Making travel arrangements

I. Write down some words and expressions from the film.

1. Extra – additional.

2. To be delighted – to admire.

3. To be scheduled (to) – to be to do something in conformity with a plan or schedule.

4. Lettering – written or drawn letters, especially of a particular type, size, colour etc.

5. To get on with somebody – to find mutual understanding with somebody.

6. Artwork – design, workmanship, finish of a product.

7. Display – an attractive arrangement of objects for people to look at or buy.

8. To upgrade – to be given a better seat on a plane than the one you paid for.

9. Leg – a part of a long journey, race, process etc that is done one part at a time.

10. Hospitality – friendly behaviour towards visitors.

11. Fire away / fire ahead – a spoken expression used when you are ready to answer questions, e.g. “I have a few questions.” “Fire away.”

12. A courtesy bus – a bus provided by a hotel near an airport that their guests can use to travel to and from the airport.

13. To hire – to rent, i.e. to pay money to borrow something for a period of hours or days.

14. Saloon – BrE a car that has a separate enclosed space for your bags etc; sedan AmE.

15. Full collision waiver – insurance on the occasion of a road accident.

16. Unlimited mileage – the right to use a vehicle without any limitations on the number of miles it can pass.

17. A corporate charge card – a credit card provided and covered by a company.

II. Translate the new vocabulary into Russian.

III. Watch the film for the 1^st time.

IV. Give a proper Russian interpretation of the following sentences and phrases from the film.

1. We can’t make that deadline. – Мы не успеем к сроку.

2. We can re-schedule the launch. – Мы можем перенести выпуск.

3. To stay an extra day – остаться еще на один день.

4. These colours will work together. – Эти цвета будут хорошо сочетаться.

5. And when is your deadline? – А когда крайний срок?

6. I have an enquiry about… – Мне нужна информация о…

7. How did you get on with RUYJ Advertising? – Что вы решили в рекламной компании RUYJ?

8. Latest check-in time is 13.55. – Регистрация до 13.55. / Регистрация заканчивается в 13.55.

9. You have been upgraded to First class at no extra charge. – Вас без доплаты перевели в салон первого класса.

10. I hope to return your hospitality when you come to us. – Я надеюсь ответить на вашу гостеприимность, когда вы приедете к нам.

11. Can I ask you a quick question? – Можно маленький вопрос?

12. Fire away. – Давай.

13. It is getting late. – Уже поздно.

V. Watch the film for the 2^nd time.

VI. Answer some questions on the film.

1. Was there any discordance in Kate’s and Don’s opinions on meeting the deadline? By the way, what deadline exactly was it spoken about?

2. What relation did Mad Monkey bear to the launch of Big Boss?

3. What did Bibury Systems have to undertake under the circumstances?

4. Who did they have to get in touch with?

5. Was Kate going to take a flight or a sea voyage to the USA?

6. What impact did the presentation make on Mr. Sakai?

7. What decision did Mr. Sakai take after the presentation?

8. What was Mr. Sakai’s scheduled itinerary and how did he want to amend it?

9. What was the talk between Edward and Phil dedicated to?

10. What launch date was Phil Watson informed of by Edward?

11. That’s true, it was February 15^th; but how about January 28^th? Will you please use Past Simple versus Past Perfect to illustrate the time difference?

12. What is English for “вызвать такси” and “прислать такси”? Don’t be mistaken with the English name of the transport facility. Mind that the second syllable is emphatic. What synonym for “a taxi” do you know?

13. Why did Phil order a taxi instead of Edward? Do you or your friends tend to call a cab when they are about to leave your place?

14. Where and why did Jenny Ross phone? Interpret the following passage from Russian into English as in the film: “Добрый день. Мне нужна информация о рейсах во Франкфурт. Завтра во второй половине дня есть рейсы? Для одного пассажира в бизнес-классе. В котором часу рейс? А когда начинается регистрация? Да, я подожду”.

15. Interpret one more passage into English: “А раньше есть рейс? Нет, мне нужен прямой рейс. Ладно, я жду”.

16. What did Edward report to Don about the outcome of his visit to RUYJ Advertising?

17. What task did Kate McKenna give to Jenny Ross? What kind of seat did she need? When was she scheduled to come back?

18. Had Mr. Sakai visited Frankfurt before? Did he go there on business or for pleasure, in your viewpoint?

19. Let’s get down to Jenny Ross once again. What did she inform Mr. Sakai about?

20. What flight did she make a reservation for?

21. What was the latest check-in time?

22. What class did she upgrade him to? Did he have to pay extra for that?

23. When was Mr. Sakai’s flight due to arrive in Frankfurt?

24. What supplementary arrangements Jenny make for the Japanese partner?

25. What time did she settle his flight back to Japan for? Was that a non-stop flight? Where is Dubai located?

26. Why was it necessary to re-confirm the last leg of the journey 48 hours before the flight?

27. Was it possible, in Derek’s opinion, to meet the January 28^th deadline?

28. What questions did a car hire clerk ask Kate McKenna?

29. How long did she hire a car for?

30. What kind of car did she rent?

31. What did the price of the car involve?

32. What manner of payment did Kate prefer?

VII. Make up a dialogue on the topic “Making travel arrangements” utilizing the vocabulary of the film as much as possible. It can be a dialogue between a passenger and a booking office clerk, a report of a person who has made a ticket reservation to a person who is supposed to travel etc[4].