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íng forms
Some texts are hard to
For example:
understand because thel¡ We use the rng form of the verb after some prepositions.
contain a lot of long sentences. She's good ot speoking to customers. He's thinking of becoming o chef.
Understanding who and what We also use the ing form after (be) responsible for.
pronouns and possessive
Which of the porters is responsible for these duties? Complete the sentences.
adjectlves reler to can help you a The __________ is responsible for welcoming guests into the hotel.
understand long sentences.
b The ---"------ is responsible for ensuring that guests' needs are met.
for takine care of puests who attend
c The ---------- is tesponsible
Look carefully at the first functions.
paragraph. What do the d The ---------- is responsible for ensuring that all requirements
words in italics refer to? arranged between the customer and the banqueting co-ordinator are met.
6..ib tt'r" correct option. Complete these sentences about other duties in the hotel.
a one (line 1) e The chef is responsible -___--_-_______________
for
the meals.
@a job f The chambermaid is responsible for ____--_---__---,-______
the rooms.
2 a hall porter s The receptionist is responsible suests in.
for
b they (line 3) h The waiter is responsible for _-_----________________
the meals.
t hall porters
2 hall porters and the reception
ó The website also includes a list of each porter's duties. Read the
team
lists and match the duties with the job titles in the Overview
c their (line 5)
(page 7ó).
1 the hntel nnders'
T ' ' - "
porter's dulies.
2 the guests' List A contains the holl porter's / night portels / banquettng
d their (line 5) List B contains the holl pofter's / night porter's / bonqueting porter's duties.
1 the hotel porters'
2 the guests'
What do these words in italics
in the other two paragraphs
Duties include:
refer to? Write your answers.
r booking guests ¡n or checking out
a that (paragraph r operating telephone switchboard
2, line 1)
r serving refreshments io guests
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I providing room service and early tea or breakfast
b lt (paragraph Iine 2)
2,
r checking security of building
I Íoyer, reception area and clean and tidy
lTping
.lounges
c they (paragraph r delivering morning papers to guests
2,line 2)
Duties include:
2,
d s/he (paragraph line 4) r greeting guests on arrival
r answering general queriés
3,
e they (paragraph line 2) r showing guests to their rooms and carrying luggage
I looking after all mail and messages, both internally and
externally
f They (paragraph line 3) r obtaining tickets, reserving tables and organising transport
3,
I recording any special requests for guests such as
g who (paragraph newspapers, early morning calls, early tea or breakfast
3, line 4)
7 Claudio would prefer to be a night porter so that he can study
during the day. Which of the three jobs would you prefer?
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