Classic English V3.

0 Level 7

Unit 4 For rest and relaxation LEARNING OBJECTIVE

In this lesson, you will describe a hotel.
LESSON 3 The finest hotel

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Warm-up
What are the good hotels in your
town or city?

New words and expressions

Get to know the words and phrases, and complete the sentences.

1. terrace – an area outside a house or building where people can relax

The hotel terrace is where _______________________________.

2. beachfront – an area of land in front of a beach

There is a _________________________________ at the beachfront.

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New words and expressions
Get to know the words and phrases, and complete the sentences.

3. five-star – of the best quality

A five-star hotel provides __________________.

4. central heating system – a system for heating air inside the entire building
The central heating system of a hotel must _________________________.

5. adjoining rooms – connected rooms that have a door in between

Adjoining rooms are convenient for people who ___________________________________.

6. shuttle service – a car service that takes hotel guests from one place to another
I’d like to request a shuttle service because __________________________.

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 Speaking naturally (Part I)
Conversation

(Hailey and her best friend Clara talk about the hotel
they are staying at.)

Hailey: Clara, what do you think about this hotel? It seems we got
a good deal.
Clara: I know. The terrace facing the view outside the hotel is such a lovely sight.
Hailey: The hotel itself looks very nice. This is pretty much like a five-star hotel. I’m happy we got
adjoining rooms. We can talk to each other any time.

Clara: Right. Did you notice how polite and helpful the staff are? They always ask us if we need
help with anything. They really take care of us.

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 Speaking naturally (Part II)
Conversation
Hailey: That’s so true. One staff member readily gave me information about the swimming pool.
There is a pool at the beachfront which can be used until 12:00 A.M.
Clara: That’s great. Something is wrong with the central heating system of the hotel, though.
It feels a bit cold.
Hailey: Why don’t you ask for room service? The staff said they are available 24/7. I’m sure they
can fix that right away.
Clara: I’ll do that. I’ll also confirm the shuttle service to the museum tomorrow.

1. What did the hotel employees do to take care of Hailey and Clara?
? 2. Why did Clara feel a bit cold?

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 Application
Speak out

You work for a travel agency. Your client asks you about the hotel you are
recommending to her. Tell her about the hotel in the picture below.

1. What does the hotel look like?

(Hint: Focus on positive descriptions.)

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 Application
Speak out

2. What facilities does the hotel have?

(Hint: Mention different facilities like a gym.)

3. What services are offered at the hotel?

(Hint: Talk about the shuttle service and services
provided by the staff.)

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Around the world
Reach out and discuss the topic with your teacher.
The MGM Grand Las Vegas

• The MGM Grand Las Vegas, which opened in 1993,

is in Paradise, Nevada.

• At present, it is the second largest hotel in the world

with 30 floors and 6,852 rooms.

• It has outdoor pools, shops, restaurants, bars, spas,

exercise rooms, and meeting rooms.

1. How many rooms does the MGM Grand Hotel have?

? 2. What is the biggest and tallest hotel in your town or city?