Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match the items that have a related meaning.
Exercise 2: Exam preparation
Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below
Avviso alla reception: check-in, servizi e segnalazioni
Fill in the gaps: vista, check-out, reception, chiave, problema, soluzione, numero
(Reception notice: check-in, services, and reporting issues)
Per il check-in presentarsi alla con un documento e la conferma della prenotazione. La receptionist consegna la e comunica il della camera; l'ascensore è vicino all'entrata. Il servizio di pulizia passa ogni giorno tra le 9 e le 14. Se desideri una camera con mare, puoi chiederla se disponibile.
Durante il soggiorno, se c'è un , informa subito la reception: lo staff cerca una o propone il cambio stanza. Per l'uscita, fai il entro le 11 e lascia la chiave alla reception. Se parti prima, avvisa la sera prima.For check-in, please go to the reception desk with an ID and your booking confirmation. The receptionist will give you the key and tell you your room number; the elevator is near the entrance. Housekeeping comes every day between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you would like a room with a sea view, you can ask for one, if available.
During your stay, if there is a problem (noise, air conditioning, or a key that doesn’t work), tell the reception right away: the staff will try to find a solution or offer to change your room. When you leave, check out by 11 a.m. and return the key to reception. If you’re leaving earlier, let them know the evening before.
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Quali azioni consiglia il testo in caso di rumore o altro problema in camera e cosa puoi chiedere al personale?
(What does the text recommend you do if there is noise or another problem in your room, and what can you ask the staff for?)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio fragment and indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
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(The customer said that she could hear a lot of noise near the elevator and the entrance.) |
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(The receptionist suggested staying in the same room with a sea view.) |
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(The customer said that she will check out tomorrow at nine.) |
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Buongiorno, ___ alla reception perché ho una prenotazione a nome Rossi.
(Good morning, ___ at reception because I have a reservation under the name Rossi.)2. Ieri sera ___ alla receptionist un problema con l'ascensore.
(Last night ___ an issue with the elevator to the receptionist.)3. Ogni mattina ___ al servizio di pulizia per cambiare gli asciugamani.
(Every morning ___ for the cleaning service to have the towels changed.)Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 6: Discussion questions
Instruction: Answer the questions using the vocabulary from this chapter.
Useful expressions:
Scusi, posso parlarle un momento? / Mi può dare la chiave della camera, per favore? / C'è un problema: può aiutarmi a trovare una soluzione?
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Arrivi in hotel e la receptionist ti dice che c'è un problema con la prenotazione: cosa rispondi e quale soluzione chiedi?
You arrive at the hotel and the receptionist tells you there is a problem with the reservation: what do you answer and what solution do you ask for?
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Durante la notte senti molto rumore nella tua camera: vai alla reception, spieghi il problema e chiedi il cambio di camera o un'altra soluzione. Cosa dici brevemente?
During the night you hear a lot of noise in your room: you go to the reception, explain the problem, and ask to change rooms or for another solution. What do you say briefly?
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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
Buonasera, sono Marco della reception dell'Hotel Aurora.
Ci ha scritto che c'è del rumore vicino alla sua camera. Vuole cambiare stanza? Se sì, mi può dire il numero della camera e a che ora preferisce?
Inoltre, domani il servizio di pulizia può passare tra le 10 e le 12. Va bene per lei?
Good evening, I’m Marco from the reception at Hotel Aurora.
You wrote to us that there is some noise near your room. Would you like to change rooms? If so, could you tell me your room number and what time you would prefer?
Also, tomorrow the housekeeping service can come by between 10:00 and 12:00. Is that okay for you?
Useful phrases:
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Le scrivo perché c'è un problema con…
(I’m writing because there’s a problem with…)
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Mi può cambiare la camera, per favore?
(Could you change my room, please?)
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Le confermo anche che…
(I’d also like to confirm that…)
Good evening, Marco. Thank you for your message. I’m in room 418. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of noise coming from the hallway and I can’t sleep. Could you move me to a quieter room, please? I can switch rooms after 19:00. As for housekeeping, between 11:00 and 12:00 is fine. Thank you, and have a nice evening.