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Ten Days in Manchester
An interactive intermediate business English course featuring Tony Marshall and May Hunter

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Day 1 has been a very bad day for Tony and May. In this section, you'll get a chance to use language connected with hotels. You'll also have an opportunity to find out some things on your own.

First, imagine that you are trying to get to your hotel. You're in a taxi. Follow the story below, choosing the correct word(s) to fill the gaps.

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Choose the correct words from the boxes to complete the story.

Then click on the button 'check answers' to see how well you did.


	The taxi driver didn't know the (....1....) to the hotel. When you finally arrived, there was no one at the (....2....) desk. Eventually the (....3....) turned up and told you that your room had been (....4....). After a discussion you filled (....5....) a new registration form. But then you found out that you had (....6....) your passport in the taxi. The porter carried your bags to your room, but you didn't have any (....7....) to tip him. Finally, you decided to order a sandwich but (....8....) was closed.		1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

To do yourself, or with friends


	1. Find out the difference between... double room twin room 2. If you have a problem in your hotel, who should you complain to?

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