Task 1: An Unpleasant Trip

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Task 1: An Unpleasant Trip

1. Choose the best answer (a, b or c) for each of the following questions.
(1) Where did Mr. and Mrs. Wilson go for their summer holiday?

a. To a small island. b. To climb a mountain surrounded by the sea. c. To travel a city abroad.
(2) How did they feel about the tour? a. They were impressed by the popular resort area. b. They were not pleased with their hotel. c. They were offered very good service during the trip.
(3) What did Mr. Wilson decide to do when they returned home? a. He decided to have a good rest. b. He decided to write a letter to one of his friends. c. He decided to write to the Manager of Happytours.
(4) What is Happytours? a. A big hotel in the Isle of Wight. b. A car park. c. A travel agency.
(5) What time was it planed to leave the travel place for journey home? a. 11:00 am. b. 12:00 am. c. 6:00 pm.

2. Fill in the blanks to complete the following information.
What the brochure said:
    The hotel was
,
, with
, offering
,
service and
food, served in a
atmosphere.

What Mr. Wilson described:
    The hotel was situated at least
, with his room overlooking
. The food was strictly
or
, wine at
prices. The majority of the staff were
and could
or
English. In addition, the departing time for journey home was
for
hours.

As a result:
    Mr. Wilson and his wife were most
with
and
. Certainly they will
book
through Happytours.

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Task 1: An Unpleasant Trip

1. Choose the best answer (a, b or c) for each of the following questions.
(1) Where did Mr. and Mrs. Wilson go for their summer holiday?

a. To a small island. b. To climb a mountain surrounded by the sea. c. To travel a city abroad.
(2) How did they feel about the tour? a. They were impressed by the popular resort area. b. They were not pleased with their hotel. c. They were offered very good service during the trip.
(3) What did Mr. Wilson decide to do when they returned home? a. He decided to have a good rest. b. He decided to write a letter to one of his friends. c. He decided to write to the Manager of Happytours.
(4) What is Happytours? a. A big hotel in the Isle of Wight. b. A car park. c. A travel agency.
(5) What time was it planed to leave the travel place for journey home? a. 11:00 am. b. 12:00 am. c. 6:00 pm.

2. Fill in the blanks to complete the following information.
What the brochure said:
    The hotel was
,
, with
, offering
,
service and
food, served in a
atmosphere.

What Mr. Wilson described:
    The hotel was situated at least
, with his room overlooking
. The food was strictly
or
, wine at
prices. The majority of the staff were
and could
or
English. In addition, the departing time for journey home was
for
hours.

As a result:
    Mr. Wilson and his wife were most
with
and
. Certainly they will
book
through Happytours.