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Hotel Reservations
 I. Pre-Listening Exercises
II. Listening Exercises
III. Post-Listening Exercises

I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
Finding a cheap hotel is important to budget travelers, whether for a Hawaiian honeymoon, adventure travel, or for business. How do you find a budget hotel: online through a hotel reservation Website, in a guidebook, or in the phone book? What questions would you ask if you called to make a hotel reservation?

HELPFUL TIP: Many hotels accept reservations over the Internet, so compare prices and book a room early to avoid problems.

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II. Listening Exercises [Top]
I. Listen to the conversation by pressing the "Play Audio" button and answer the questions. Press the "Final Score" button to check your quiz.

1. The man makes a reservation finally for which day?
A. March 20th
B. March 21st
C. March 22nd

2. What kind of room does the man prefer?
A. a non-smoking room
B. a smoking room
C. either one is okay

3. Why doesn't he want to reserve the suite?
A. It doesn't have a nice view.
B. It doesn't come with a sauna bath.
C. It's too expensive.

4. Including tax, how much is the man's room?
A. 80 dollars
B. 88 dollars
C. 96 dollars

5. How do you spell the man's name?
A. Maxner
B. Maexner
C. Mexner

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Correct answers:

II. Listen to the conversation again as you read the Quiz Script.

III. Do practice activities to review the vocabulary:

IV. Review Explanation of Answers.

III. Post-Listening Exercises [Top]

Choose a city you want to visit and use the Internet to find three cheap, affordable accommodations (hotels, youth hostels, etc.) that interest you. Then, compare prices, location, and features of each.

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IDIOMS!
"roll out the red carpet" = give very special treatment to welcome guests

"The nice thing about the hotel is that they always roll out the red carpet for their guests."

"24-7" = twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week

"The front desk is open 24-7 in case you need assistance."