Unit 2 Lodging Options
Part 1 Couch surfing
Listening Practice
Practice 1
1. What will Lis do in July?
a. Go surfing.
b. Take a trip abroad.
c. Go to Paris with Mike.
2. Where will Lis stay?
a. In a hotel.
b. In a hostel.
c. In a stranger’s house.
Practice 2
1. Are you really going to stay in a hostel during the trip/
a. No, they stayed in a local hotel.
b. Thanks, I’d love to.
c. Yes, it will be cheaper.
2. Where are you going to live when you move to Taipei?
a. At my sister’s place.
b. I’m meeting friends.
c. No, it’s a bit too large.
3. Wouldn’t it be better to take a bus or a train if you’re going to keelung?
a. No, the taxi is expensive.
b. Not really. I prefer driving myself.
c. Yes, it’s still quite early.
4. Will it be safe to eat at a local marker when I go to Thailand?
a. Yes, you’ll be fine.
b. No, in a supermarket.
c. Yes, this soup is great!
Practice 3
1. What might the woman be doing?
a. Packing for a trip.
b. Catching a plane.
c. Writing an e-mail.
2. What can we say about the women?
a. They’re each holding a glass.
b. They are sitting on a couch.
c. They’re having a good time.
3. Where is the woman?
a. In a restaurant.
b. In a drugstore.
c. In a hotel.
Look at the three pictures again. Then listen to a short talk. What will Liz do on
Saturday afternoon?
Liz made some plans for this Saturday. In the morning, she will go buy some medicine.
In the afternoon, she will start packing for her trip to Paris. Then, in the evening, she
plans to go out and have some fun with friends.
Part 2 Checking into a Hotel
Practice 1
1. What is the woman doing?
a. Greeting an old friend.
b. Welcoming a guest.
c. Checking into a hotel.
2. Why did the man come to the place?
a. To attend a meeting.
b. To meet the woman.
c. To sell something.
3. What type of room will the man stay in?
a. A twin room.
b. A single room.
c. A double room.
4. What might the woman so later today?
a. Go to a conference.
b. Phone the man.
c. Mail a package.
Practice 2
1. Excuse me. Would I be able to change this skirt for a smaller one?
a. Sorry, the shirt is not for sale.
b. Certainly. What size would you like?
c. Yes, please check in by 3 p.m.
2. Frank, could you call me if the boss comes in?
a. Sure. No problem.
b. Yes, it lasted for an hour.
c. No, the boss is not in now.
Practice 3
Listen and choose the statement that best describes each picture.
1. a. There’s a package on the side table.
b. There’s a painting on the wall.
c. There’s a big cake in the center of the bed.
d. There’s a vase of flowers beside the lamp.
2. a. It’s a conference room.
b. It’s a double room.
c. It’s an exercise room.
d. It’s a single room.
3. a. The man is having his hair cut.
b. The man is in a movie theater.
c. The man is resting by a pool.
d. The man is in a spa center.
Look at the three pictures again. Then listen to a short talk. What service of facility
did Mr. Peterson NOT use in the hotel?
After Mr. Peterson checked into the hotel, he decided to use some of the hotel’s
facilities. He went swimming in the hotel pool first. Then, he went to the spa center
to enjoy the services. Afterwards, he went back to his room and called for room
service.
Picture 2