Reserving a room at the hotel –Заказ номера в отеле

- Hello. Northern Star Hotel. Can I help you?

- Yes. I’d like to reserve a single room with bathroom, for three nights, from Wednesday, the 12^th of February, to Friday, the 14^th of February, inclusive.

- Let me see… Yes, sir. A single room for three nights with English breakfast, is that right?

- Yes, that’s right.

- What is your name, please?

- It’s for Mr Klimenko.

- Could you spell it, please?

- Yes, of course. K-L-I-M-E-N-K-O.

- Thank you, sir.

- Shall I send a deposit?

- No. It isn’t necessary, sir.

- Thank you very much.

At the Hotel – В отеле

- Good evening, sir. What can I do for you?

- Good evening. I have a room reserved at your hotel.

- What is your name, please?

- Klimenko.

- Just a moment. I’ll check. … Yeah. A single room with private bath and English breakfast for three nights. Is that right, sir?

- Yes, that’s right.

- Just sign the register … Thank you. Here’s your key. Room three-o-seven, it’s on the third floor. The lift is over there. I’ll have your things sent up.

- Thank you. What time is breakfast?

- Any time between 7 and 9.30. Where are you going to have your breakfast, sir? In your room or in the restaurant?

- I’d rather have it in my room.

- What time, sir?

- At 8 o’clock.

- O.K. Anything else, sir?

- I’d like to eat here this evening. When is the restaurant closing?

- At 9.30, so you’ve got two hours to have your dinner, sir.

- Fine. Thank you.

At a passport and customs desk – У стола таможенного и паспортного досмотра

- Your passport, please. How long are you planning to stay in the country?

- Three weeks. Could I prolong my entrance visa in case of necessity?

- Sure. The receiving party shall take care of it. Can you put your bags on the table, and your customs form, please.

- How much do they weigh?

- 23 kilos. I’m sorry, but you’ll have to pay an excess luggage charge.

- Oh! It’s only three kilos overweight.

- Yes, sir…that’s ₤6… Thank you. Have you anything to declare?

- Pardon?

- Alcohol, cigarettes, fresh fruit, plants …?

- Uh, no.

- Open your suitcase, please. Any gifts?

- Only one bottle of vodka.

- All right. It’s duty free. As you probably know, it’s forbidden to bring in more than two bottles of alcohol and two blocks of cigarettes to England. And no limitations as to currency. Here’s your form.

- Thank you.

- Not at all. Next, please.

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