The travel agency

Toerisme is een booming business! In deze module ga jij je inleven in de rol van travel agent, je maakt weloverwogen keuzes voor je klanten, scant teksten en leert een paar dingen over goedkoop reizen in de bruisende stad Londen.

Exercise 1

Lees de volgende tekst, zoek de vetgedrukte woorden op in een woordenboek en schrijf de betekenis op in je schrift in je eigen woorden:

Your first day in London!

"Let’s start by getting the big ticket items done on the first day! Your friends at home will wonder what’s wrong with you if you go all the way to London and don’t see Big Ben, so let’s start there! Big Ben costs nothing to look at, so have a gawk, snap your photos, and have a look around you. Notice anything? Yep, you’re staring straight at one of the most important landmarks in the United Kingdom, the Houses of Parliament. You can tour the building, watch debates, or grab a snack.

Once you’re done admiring the architecture (and had a look at Westminster Abbey since you’re in the neighbourhood), nip around the corner to Horse Guards Parade, where hopefully you can catch the Changing of the Guards. It’s free and a great English tradition! Don't forget to have a look around the corner at Downing Street. If you see anyone famous coming out of a little black door with a Number 10 on it, lucky you! You’ve spotted the Prime Minister!

Next up: The Queen! Take a 15-20 minute walk down The Mall, and you’ve arrived at Buckingham Palace! If the flag’s up, she’s in residence. If it’s not, well, the building is pretty majestic on its own! Have a walk around, make funny faces at the guards if you must, and then hop on the Jubilee Line from Green Park and head to Waterloo Station.

Get ready to oohand ahh, we’re headed to the London Eye! Online prices for The Eye are a bit cheaper, so hopefully you’ve booked ahead. The trip around the wheel lasts for about thirty minutes, and you’re probably starving by now, so grab a quick bite at one of the vendors or restaurants that dot the South Bank and pat yourself on the back for a day well spent!

Rest up, you’ve got another big day ahead of you tomorrow!"

Exercise 2

Oefening: True or False

Start

Exercise 3

You're a travel agent booking trips to London, England. You have six customers who all want to book a place to stay , it's your job to pick one based on their interests and budget.

Scan the following texts.

Picadilly Hostel

London's most central hostel for the budget travellers! This hostel is situated near Soho Square and the National Gallery. Dorm rooms starting from only £12 a night.

Features:

FREE Showers
FREE Luggage storage on Arrival
Breakfast Available
Most central hostel in London
Female only dorms available
Bed Linen Included
Towels for hire

No pets allowed.

Menzies Chequers Hotel

The Menzies Chequers Hotel London Gatwick is situated in Horley, just 2 miles from Gatwick airport. Explore the Surrey and Sussex countryside and key local attractions such as Chessington World of Adventures or Epsom and Lingfield Races. You can reach central London in 30 minutes by train using the Gatwick Express. From £53.00 per room per night of stay.

Our hotel features:

•Cribs

•WiFi In Public Areas (charge)

•Room Service

•Non-Smoking Hotel

•Disabled Facilities

•Laundry Facilities

•Car Parking Onsite (charge)

We allow small pets but will charge an additional cleaning fee.

Kensington Gardens apartment

This studio flat would suit a single or couple. It has its own entrance from the street, but is part of a large private house. Located near the park, shopping centre and other tourist attractions. Nearest underground stations: Paddington and Bayswater.
£97 per night.

This apartment features

A two person bedroom
Free towels and linen
TV, DVD player and Wi-Fi
Kitchen with oven, microwave, coffee maker and refrigerator
Dining area
Bathroom with shower and toilet

Suitability: No pets, wheelchair inaccessible.

Toets: Answer your customers!