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Types of Accommodation

When you travel, the place where you stay is essential. Understanding the various types ofaccommodation will help you choose the right place for your needs and budget. Let’s explore some common options you may encounter.

• Hotel: a commercial establishment offering lodging; rooms typically rented per night.
• Hostel: a budget-friendly option; often shared rooms with communal facilities.
• Inn: a small hotel; usually in the countryside, provides meals and rooms.
• Motel: a roadside hotel; designed for motorists, often with parking adjacent to rooms.
• Resort: a vacation destination; offers recreational facilities like pools and restaurants.
• Bed and Breakfast (B&B): a small lodging establishment; offers overnight accommodation
  and breakfast.
• Villa: a luxurious house; often rented for vacations, may include private pools.
• Guesthouse: a private home offering paid lodging; typically more affordable.
• Apartment Hotel: offers apartment-style rooms; includes kitchen facilities.
• Boutique Hotel: a small and stylish hotel; emphasizes unique design and personalized
  service.
• Cabin: a small, rustic dwelling; often found in rural areas.
• Timeshare: a property with a divided ownership; often used for vacation purposes.
  
  Room Types
  Selecting the right room type is key to a comfortable stay. Whether you’re traveling alone, with a partner, or with family, knowing the words from hotels related to room types will guide you in making the right choice. Here’s a look at some common room types.
  
• Single Room: a room with one single bed; suitable for one person.
• Double Room: a room with one double bed; suitable for two people.
• Twin Room: a room with two single beds; suitable for two people.
• Suite: a luxurious room; often includes living space and additional amenities.
• Connecting Rooms: rooms with a connecting door; suitable for families.
• Family Room: a room designed for families; typically more spacious.
• Accessible Room: a room designed for disabled guests; includes accessibility features.
• Penthouse: a luxurious apartment or suite; typically on the top floor of a hotel.
• Balcony Room: a room with an outdoor balcony; offers additional outdoor space.
• Ocean View Room: a room with a view of the ocean; it may come at a premium.
• Smoking Room: a room where smoking is allowed; usually designated in specific areas.
• Non-Smoking Room: a room where smoking is not allowed; common in many hotels.

Booking and Check-in/Check-out
Booking a hotel involves more than just selecting a room. Understanding the words used in the hotel industry related to reservations, check-in, and check-out is vital for a smooth experience. Here are some essential terms to help you navigate this process.

• Reservation: booking a room in advance; ensures room availability.
• Check-in: the process of registering upon arrival; usually requires identification.
• Check-out: the process of leaving and paying; typically by a specific time.
• Deposit: an upfront payment; secures the reservation.
• Cancellation: terminating a reservation; may result in a fee.
• Early Check-in: checking into the hotel before the regular time; may incur a fee.
• Late Check-out: checking out of the hotel after the regular time; may incur a fee.
• Confirmation Number: a number that confirms your reservation; provided by the hotel.
• No-Show: failing to arrive without canceling; often results in a fee.
• Occupancy Rate: the percentage of available rooms that are occupied; used in hotel
  management.
• Waitlist: a list of people waiting for a room; used when the hotel is fully booked.
• Upgrade: moving to a better room category; may be complimentary or for a fee.
  General Services
  In a hotel, there are many services provided to make your stay as pleasant as possible. These
  services range from assistance with your luggage to transportation and spa treatments. Let’s explore
  the words in English for the hotel industry related to these general services so you can take full
  advantage of what your hotel has to offer.
• Concierge: hotel staff that assists guests; helps with directions, reservations, etc.
• Wi-Fi: wireless internet connection; usually free or at a cost.
• Room Service: meals or other services delivered to the room; available at specific hours.
• Laundry: washing, drying, and ironing of clothes; usually for an additional fee.
• Bellman: a staff member who helps with the luggage; offers assistance upon arrival or
  departure.
• Shuttle Service: transportation provided by the hotel; usually to nearby attractions or the
  airport.
• Spa: a facility offering health and beauty treatments; includes massages, facials, etc.
• Gym: an area with exercise equipment; available for guests.
• Valet Parking: a service where staff park and retrieve your car; usually for a fee.
• Lost and Found: a place where lost items are kept; can be inquired at the front desk.
• Business Center: a place with computers, printers, and other office facilities; for guest use.
  
  
  Food and Beverage
  When staying at a hotel, you’ll likely enjoy some meals and refreshments on-site. Understanding the hotel words related to food and beverage services will enhance your dining experience, whether you’re having breakfast in your room or enjoying happy hour at the bar. Let’s examine these terms
  to make your culinary experience at the hotel more delightful.
• Restaurant: on-site dining option; serves meals at specific times.
• Bar: a place to purchase alcoholic drinks; may also serve light snacks.
• Buffet: a self-service meal option; a variety of foods displayed for selection.
• Breakfast Included: breakfast provided with room booking; usually a buffet or set menu.
• Café: a casual dining option; serves coffee, tea, and light meals.
• Minibar: a small refrigerator in the room; stocked with drinks and snacks for purchase.
• Happy Hour: a period with discounts on drinks; usually in the hotel bar.
• Room Charge: adding purchases to your room bill; payable at check-out.
• All-Inclusive: a package including all meals and drinks; usually at a resort.
• Vending Machine: a machine offering snacks and drinks; operates with coins or cards.
• Special Diet Menu: a menu catering to specific dietary needs; e.g. vegetarian, gluten-free.
  
  
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(Present Simple)

Every morning, Tim wakes up at 7 o’clock. He rubs his eyes and stretches his arms. Then, he jumps out of bed and gets dressed quickly. Tim puts on his favorite t-shirt and jeans. Next, he goes to the kitchen for breakfast. Tim’s mom makes him toast and pours him a glass of orange juice.

After breakfast, Tim brushes his teeth and combs his hair. He checks his backpack to make sure he has everything he needs for school. Then, he grabs his lunchbox and heads out the door. Tim walks to the bus stop and waits with his friends.

When the bus arrives, Tim hops on and finds a seat. He chats with his friends during the ride to school. When they arrive, Tim says goodbye to his friends and goes to his classroom. He’s ready for another day of learning and fun!

0. Wake up: To stop sleeping .

1. Rub: To move one’s hand or an object back and forth against a surface.
2. Favorite: Something that is preferred above all others of the same kind.
3. Pour: To cause a liquid to flow from a container in a steady stream.
4. Brush teeth: To clean teeth using a toothbrush and toothpaste.
5. Comb hair: To arrange hair neatly using a comb.
6. Backpack: A bag with shoulder straps that is carried on the back and used to carry belongings.
7. Grab: To take hold of something suddenly and roughly.
8. Head out of: To leave or exit a place.
9. Hop on a bus: To get onto a bus, usually quickly
10. Chat: To engage in conversation with someone.
    
    
    

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

(don’t forget the 3rd person s (!), Tim get_s_……

1. What time does Tim wake up in the morning?
2. What does Tim do after waking up?
3. What does Tim put on after getting dressed?
4. What does Tim have for breakfast?
5. Who makes Tim’s breakfast?
6. What does Tim do after eating breakfast?
7. What does Tim do to his teeth after breakfast?
8. How does Tim tidy his hair?
9. What does Tim check before leaving the house?
10. Where does Tim go after leaving the house?
11. How does Tim get to school?
12. Who does Tim wait with at the bus stop?
13. What does Tim do when the bus arrives?
14. Where does Tim sit on the bus?
15. What does Tim do when he arrives at school?

READ THE FOLLOWING STORY:

Kiko lives with his family in the countryside.

He has 2 brothers and 1 sister.

Kiko is 8 years old. His brothers are twins, they are 10 years old.

And his sister is 14 years old.

Kiko’s father works in a hotel. His father gets up at 6am every day. At 7am he rides his bike to the hotel.

Kiko’s mother works in her own store. She sells fruits and vegetables. She grows these in her garden.

Kiko and his sibblings go to school. They like school a lot.

NOW FORM QUESTIONS TO WHICH THE FOLLOWING WORDS ARE THE ANSWER:

example:

(1) in the countryside

YOU WRITE:

(1) Where does Kiko live with his family?

NOW YOU TRY:
(2) 2

(3) 1

(4) 10 years

(5) 14 years

(6) in a hotel

(7) at 6am

(8 ) gets up

(9) his bike

(10) when

(11) in her own store

(12) fruits and vegetables

(13) these

(14) in her garden

(15) to school

(16) a lot


Some help on how to form questions in present simple:
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/english-grammar-reference/present-simple

PS: if you’ve done the exercise, send your text to me via SMFrockZ(at)gmx(dot)at, I’ll have a look at it, if necessary correct it, and send it back with information on mistakes.