Comprehension quiz

Booking a Hotel Room

Listen to the lesson carefully, then answer 10 comprehension questions. Pick one option per question.

Question 1What is the main purpose of the man's conversation with the hotel receptionist?

To book a double room for next weekend To complain about the price of breakfast To cancel an existing reservation To ask for directions to the hotel

Question 2On which day will the man finally arrive at the hotel?

Saturday Friday Sunday Thursday

Question 3How much does the double room cost per night, including tax?

Eighty-five pounds Seventy-five pounds Ninety-five pounds One hundred pounds

Question 4What time is breakfast served at the hotel?

From six until nine From six thirty until ten From seven thirty until eleven From seven until ten

Question 5How is the customer's surname spelled when he makes the booking?

Harper Harpar Harpor Herper

Question 6Which telephone number does the man give as his contact number?

0792 33 88 0792 88 66 0972 33 86 0792 33 86

Question 7Which statement is closest in meaning to "That is ninety-five pounds per night, including tax"?

The tax is charged on top of the room rate The room rate already covers the tax Tax is only charged at the weekend The price changes depending on the tax

Question 8What can be inferred about the man's booking from the conversation?

He will stay alone in the room He booked the room several weeks ago At least two people will stay in the room He has stayed at this hotel before

Question 9How does the man respond when he hears that breakfast is included?

He asks for a discount instead He says he never eats breakfast He complains it finishes too early He reacts positively to the news

Question 10What information does the receptionist ask for after taking the man's name?

His home address A contact telephone number His email address A credit card number