Natural English Elementary Tapescript

1. Unit nine - places to stay
9.1
The credit card number is 4924 5680 3721 9609, and the expiry date is 12/08.
At 'Piece of Pizza', Spaghetti Carbonara is €7.20.
At the Hill Finders Hostel, a family room is £40 a night, and it’s £3 extra per person for
breakfast.
On the supermarket bill, butter’s £1.10, and the tomatoes are 95p.
9.2
A Has the hotel got a bar?
B Erm, I think so.
A Is there a pool?
B I don’t think so.
A Are all the bedrooms en-suite?
B I don’t think so.
A Is the hotel near the centre of town?
B Er, I think so.
A How about breakfast – is it included?
B I don’t think so.

2. A And have they got parking?
B I think so.
9.3
tune in
Receptionist Sandy Bay Hotel. How can I help you?
Stephen Hello, could you give me some information, please?
R Yes, of course. What do you want to know?
S Well, how much is a double room for a night?
R When are you thinking of staying? During the week or at a weekend?
S Er, weekend.
R I’ll just have a look…erm, that’s $100 a night.
C $100 a night, right, erm…
listen carefully
S Erm, I’ve got a few more questions, if that’s all right. Is breakfast included in the price?
R Yes, and it’s a continental breakfast.
S Right, and the hotel is in the centre of town, erm so has the hotel got parking?
R Yes, parking’s not a problem.
S And what about a pool?
R No, I’m sorry, but there is a public swimming pool near the hotel.
S Right, and do I have to pay a deposit?
R No, all you have to do is leave your credit card number.

3. 9.4 listening challenge
S OK, well, that sounds fine, so I’d like to book a room, please.
R Very good. What date would you like to come?
S Next weekend – the 24th
and 25th
.
R Hmm, just the two nights?
S Yes, please, erm, Saturday and Sunday night.
R Good, and would you prefer a double or a twin?
S Erm, a double, please.
R And would you prefer en-suite?
S Yes, please, if possible.
R Not a problem. Can I have your name, please?
S Of course, it’s Stephen Turner.
R OK, that’s $200, Mr Turner. Can I have your credit card details?
S Yes, it’s er, it’s a Visa card, (hmm) and the number is 4929
R 4929
S 8941
R 8941
S 3996
R 3996
C 0701.
R 0701. (Hmm) Good, erm, and the expiry date?
S Oh, it’s erm, it expires 10/09.

4. R Thank you. I’ll just confirm that booking with you (hmm) – that’s two nights, next
Saturday the 24th and Sunday the 25th
, a double room with en-suite.
S That’s right.
R Thank you very much, Mr Turner, and see you next Saturday.
C Thank you! Goodbye.
R Bye bye.
9.5
R And would you prefer a double or a twin?
C Erm, a double, please.
R And would you prefer en-suite?
C Yes, please, if possible.
9.6
A We could call it ‘Paradise Hotel’.
B Yeah, that’s a good idea.
A And let’s have a French restaurant.
B Hmm. I’m not sure about that.