Scenario 1

Our Cancellation

If, for any reason beyond our control (hereinafter referred to as force majeure [,fors ma'₃ә]) it becomes necessary to materially alter or cancel your holiday, we shall offer you the choice of either alternative arrangements of equal standard (if available) or a full refund of money paid. We undertake not to cancel your holiday within 8 weeks of departure except for reasons of force majeure or for non-payment of your holiday balance. We shall offer a compensation: more than 56 days before departure – nil; 56-15 days before departure - £10; less than 15 days before departure - £20.

2) Just a Coincidence?

Have you ever thought about changing your name? Maybe this will make you think again, especially if you are going on a sea voyage. On December 5^th, 1664, a ship sailing off the coast of North Wales sank with 81 passengers on board. There was one survivor – a man named Hugh Williams. On the same date in 1785, another ship sank in the same area with 60 passengers on board. There was one survivor – a man named Hugh Williams. On the very same date, in 1860, a ship sank off the coast of Scotland. On this occasion there were only 25 passengers on board. And incredibly, there was once again one survivor – a man named Hugh Williams.

	b) Why is it so important to include “force majeure” in the contract? What circumstances are meant by “force majeure”? c) Are you superstitious? Share some of your superstitions, especially connected with travelling, with class. What superstitions are usual for the Russians? For other nationalities?
	3.36. Role play the following situations with a partner. Then discuss your choice in class.

There are two different possible sequences of situations given in chronological order. Follow the instructions and try to get out of scrapes.

At the start you are on the plane to a foreign destination. You will be staying one night at the Continental Hotel. You have an important business meeting with a client, Mr. Jones, tomorrow morning at 9.00.

1) You’ve left a piece of hand luggage in the departure lounge.

2) The person sitting next to you on the plane won’t stop talking.

3) The plane hits an air-pocket and the flight attendant pours wine over you.

4) You’ve landed. You need some local currency. Go to a currency exchange and get some of your money exchanged.

5) You take a shuttle bus to the city centre. You can’t find the hotel. Ask for directions.

6) Check in the hotel.

7) There are no drinks in the mini-bar and no towels. Phone Room Service.

8) You want to see the town at night. Ask the receptionist for any suggestions.

9) Next morning, ask for the bill. You’ve been charged for several extra phone calls you’ve never made.

10) You realize you didn’t change the time on your watch. It’s 9.30 a.m. local time. You are running late for the meeting.

11) You take a taxi. The driver overcharges you.

12) You arrive at the office at 10.15 a.m. Apologize for being late.

Дата добавления: 2014-12-27