Choosing the Best Formula

Hertz

1. You’ll enjoy the reliability of a car that’s: a) usually a maximum of seven months old;b) checked, cleaned, with full tank of petrol; c) delivered free to your doorstep;

2. To help you make the most of your holiday motoring, Hertz will give you an area road map. Parents can rest assured (= уверенный) that all four-door cars are equipped with rear-door(= задняя дверь) child-proof locks and that child safety seats are normally available (= доступный) at a small additional charge.

3. When you pre-book your Hertz car, availability will be guaranteed, provided (= при условии) that you indicate your requirement at the time of looking your holiday.

4. Your car will be delivered to your hotel or apartment free of charge with a full tank of petrol and collected from you again at the end of the rental. Expenditure and maintenance repairs will be refunded on production of receipt at the end of the rental.

Plan:

1. Cars are never more than 7 months old. 2. You have to collect the car from garage. 3. When you get the car it will not be dirty. 4. You do not need to buy a local road map.

5. You must pay local tax. 6. If you have a problem with the car it will be changed. 7. You can drive as far as you want without paying extra. 8. You must pay for any oil and maintenance repairs you need.

Ex. 38. Listen, study and act out the dialogue.

Travel Agent: Good morning, Madam. How can I help you!

Customer: Well, yes. We intend to visit the United States, but we’d like to take our four children with us. Is this possible?

T.A: Of course, it is. But your trip needs careful planning.

C: I see, well. I don’t think we can afford expensive hotels, but we would like to travel and see different places.

T.A: But summer is very hot and humid here. I wouldn’t advice this for children.

C. We could go for the Easter (= пасха) holidays …

T. A: Yes well. Let me see. We have an interesting tour. You fly to Atlanta, Georgia, and then you take local flights to Charleston and Savanah.

C: I think we’d rather travel by car; with children it gives one greater flexibility (= гибкость)

T.A: Then you could hire a car and stay at motels. Hertz offers bargain rates (= минимальные цены) for 7 days with unlimited mileage, or, cheaper still, you could hire a motor home: they provide sleeping arrangements.

C: That’s a good idea! Could you let me have a brochure with details for hiring motor homes and list of motels in the south?

T.A: Here you are.

C: Thank you for your help. I’ll come back when we have made our minds (= decide).

Ex. 39. Listen to the address of a flight attendant to the public. If you flew, compare this one with the address of your airline company. Render the text from the part of the flight attendant.

Welcome aboard. Sit back and relax. If there is anything you require, just call a member of a cabin crew. Before take-off the crew will demonstrate the safety features of the aircraft while additional information can be found in the folders in the seat pocket in front of you.

For your comfort as well as safety, seat belts must be fastened during take-off and landing, and seat-backs and tray-tables should be in an upright position. In the event of encountering (= столкновение) turbulent weather you are advised to remain seated with your seat belt fastened.

Most experienced travellers also usually keep seat belts loosely fastened during the flight for extra comfort in case of unexpected turbulence. Please remember not to smoke during take-off and landing and in the toilets.

Portable radios and televisions can interfere with aircraft’s sophisticated electronics systems, besides annoying other passengers. We would also like to remind you to keep your hand-baggage secure under your seat or stored in the overhead lockers. Loose baggage can be a safety hazard (= угроза безопасности).

Should (= if) you want a cocktail or baby food, playing cards or additional reading material, just reach for the call button. You will get attention immediately. Have a pleasant flight.

Ex. 40. Discuss the questions.

1. What do you understand by the term “global village”?

2. What are some facts that make Heathrow a remarkable airport?

3. What do you understand by the words “par excellence”?

4. What are the advantages of travelling by coach and by car?

5. What is special about hiring a motor home?

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