HS2 2019 unit2 p36 act6

Reading 1

Which notice (A-H) says this (1-5)?

For questions 1-5, mark the correct letter A-H.

Reading 2

Read the texts below. Match choices(A–H) to (1–6). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Which of the hostels ?

A has a limit on big group reservations

B used to be a place for sailors

C admits guestsfor no more than two weeks

D has guestsand the staff of the same age

E enables guests to enter or leave the hostelfreely at any time

F provides separate rooms for boys and girls

G offers guests to listento live music in the hostel building

H was redecorated not long ago

1   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

Astor Quest London

Astor Quest is locatednot far from Hyde Park,Kensington Palace and Whiteley’s Shoppingcentre. We only permit guests between the ages of 18–30 to stay at our hostel,so we are an idealaccommodation for young travellers. Everybody working at Astor Quest is also youngand lives here too, so they can give you hints aboutgreat places to see in London. We have dormitory rooms with 4 beds per room, and showers and toilets on each floor.

2   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

Travel Joy Hostels Chelsea

Travel Joy Hostels Chelsea is located in London between Pimlico and Chelsea and facing the River Thames. Underneath us lies a lively pub featuring bands from all over the city playing.If you don’t feel like going far for a bit of food, we have a Thai restaurant where you can choose from tasty Asian and English dishes here on the premises. Our rooms are clean and comfortable, our staff are hardworking.

3   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

Hoax Hostel Liverpool

Hoax is a luxury hostel situated right in the city centre. Guests can choose from double rooms to dormitory rooms for groups of up to 8. We offer guests a free continental style breakfast. Guests also have the option to upgrade to full English, American and veggie breakfasts! Wi- Fi is free throughout the building on your own wireless device. All guests must provide their ID on check in. All bookings for more than 16 people will not be accepted.

4   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

YHA London Oxford Street

A quiet hideaway from the bustle of the busiest street in the world, YHA Oxford Street allows you to relax and have this fabulous city at your fingertips. We offer private 2-bed, 3-bed or 4-bed rooms and family pricesfor all of them. We operate a key card system throughout the hostel so you can get in and out whenever you like. Please note, due to our location we are a very busy and vibrant hostel and would not recommend families bring children under the age of 14 here.

5   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

Wombats City Hostel London

We’re located only minutes away from the Tower Bridge, the Tower of London and the City Hall. Not only is the location awesome, the building itself is breathtaking. Formerly a seamen’s hostel, the six-storied building was converted to an astonishing travellers’ place. All our rooms come with comfy wooden beds, private shower, toilet facilities and lockers for your belongings. You’ll get our self-made city map with all essential information about the going- ons in town.

6   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

Astor Hyde Park London

Astor Hyde Park is located in South Kensington. Interesting places in the area include the Natural History Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Science Museum. You will enjoy modern living in a traditional recently restored English accommodation. The wonderful wooden staircase maintains the Victorian style character. Our 33 guestrooms are decorated with modern designs and are comfortably spacious. A stainless steel kitchen, 2 lounges and a largedining area are all available for guest use.

Reading 3

Read the text below. For questions (39—48) choose the correct answer (А, В. C, or D).

COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOLS

This school (39)   [A, B, C, D]was initiated by the Labour government in 1966 and was (40)   [A, B, C, D]on by the Conservatives. Comprehensive Schools are (41)   [A, B, C, D] by children of all abilities and (42)   [A, B, C, D] all types of secondary education. Ideally they are non-selective and are attended by all children in a district; classes are (43)   [A, B, C, D] . In practice pupils are put into different classes (44)   [A, B, C, D]ability (e.g. top set and bottom set). Opposition to comprehensive education remains, (45)   [A, B, C, D] , and since the return of a Conservative government in 1979 LEAs are no longer required to abolish (46)   [A, B, C, D] schools.
Because of the complexity of the British school system and due to recent educational (47)   [A, B, C, D]a variety of school exams which a child may (48)   [A, B, C, D] in his school career can be distinguished.

Listening 1

Listen to the phone call from a customer to practise and improve your listening skills.

A phone call from a customer

1.Read the words with the translation before listening for better understanding.

1.an exception - виняток

2.payment terms - терміни оплати

3.an invoice - рахунок-фактура

4.an extension - розширення

5.delivery confirmation - підтвердження доставки

6.cash flow - грошовий потік

7.a regulation - регламент

8.to appreciate - оцінити

2.Listen to the text and do the following tasks:

a) Choose true or false statement:

1. The delivery hasn’t arrived yet.       [True, False]

2. Andrea is having cash flow issues and needs a payment extension.       [True, False]

3. Andrea usually asks for an extension of the payment terms.       [True, False]

4. Andrea has a new order to place, even bigger than the last one.       [True, False]

5. Junko can extend the payment terms on the last order to 60 days.       [True, False]

6. Junko will send Andrea an email confirmation.       [True, False]

b) Decide whether the customer or the supplier says this:

1.Let me see what I can do.              [the customer, the supplier]

2.I promise this won’t become the norm.              [the customer, the supplier]

3.I’m happy to help you.              [the customer, the supplier]

4.I’m not sure if I can do that.              [the customer, the supplier]

5.You’ll really be helping us.              [the customer, the supplier]

6.I appreciate your help.              [the customer, the supplier]

7.I need a favour.              [th customer, the supplier]

8.I think we can make an exception this time.              [the customer, the supplier]

Listening 2

Listen to the speakers. For questions (1—6) choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

1) What time will the train arrive?   [A, B, C]

2) What will they buy?   [A, B, C]

A B C

3) What will Sam do after dinner?   [A, B, C]

4) What does the woman suggest?   [A, B, C]
A to surf the Net
В to take a pill
C to go for a swim

5) Where are the couple?   [A, B, C]
A airport
В cinema
C bus station

6) Which room has the mother cleaned?   [A, B, C]
A bedroom
В living room
C kitchen

Listening 3

Listen to the text. For statements (7-11) choose T if the statement is true according to the text, F if it is false.

7) The company has carried thousands of pets since 2001.   [T, F]

8) Pets can’t travel together with their masters on the train.   [T, F]

9) You need some documents if you want to travel with your pet.   [T, F]

10) Rodents are not allowed on the express train.   [T, F]

11) You don’t need to pay for the Helper Dogs.   [T, F]