A WEEKEND IN CARDIFF I - PRÉSENTATION DU SUJET 1.1 - Situation You work for the Tourist Office in Cardiff. Mr and Mrs lodge want to spend two days in this town (March 11th March 12th) with their two children. They are arriving by train from London and need a hotel in the city centre (1) which would be convenient (2) to visit the Castle, the Millenium Stadium and do some shopping in Queen Street. Give them the information they need to find the most suitable (3) hotel. 1.2 - Your task/role play Use documents 1, 2 and 3 to help them choose a hotel. Justify your choice : advantages, location (4), price Explain to them how to get from (5) the railway station (6) to the hotel and from the hotel to the various tourist attractions or places of interest (the Castle, the Millennium Stadium and the shopping areas). A member of the jury will play the part (7) of Mr or Mrs Lodge. Adaptation d un sujet d examen Académie de Rennes 1. City centre : centre ville 2. Convenient : pratique/commode 3. Suitable : qui convient/approprié 4. Location : emplacement 5. To get from... to... : aller de... à... 6. Railway station : gare 7. To play the part : jouer le rôle... Tertiaire - A weekend in Cardiff 3
1.3 - Lexique Document 2 En suite accommodation : chambre avec salle de bain attenante Great value rates : prix très attractifs Twin room : chambre à deux lits Heating : chauffage Wake up service/ : service de réveil matin Early morning call Disabled guests : clientèle handicapée elevator : ascenseur Safety deposit box : coffre-fort laundry : blanchisserie Wall mounted LCD flat-screen TV : Télévision murale avec écran plat LCD Built-in freeview channels : chaînes Freeview intégrées (equivalent de la TNT française) Entire hotel : tout l hôtel Document 3 non refundable : non remboursable Hair dryer : sèche cheveux luggage rack: garde-baggages Packed lunch : panier-repas 1.4 - Phrases types du dialogue to give directions : indiquer le chemin You ll have to turn left into Scott Road : Vous devrez tourner à gauche dans Scott road a short way from : près de this street will take you to : cette rue vous amènera à this street leads to : cette rue conduit à/amène à 4 Tertiaire - A weekend in Cardiff
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Document 2 Park Hotel - Cardiff City Centre Park Street, CF10 3MK Cardiff In the heart of Cardiff city centre, this hotel offers good service in a friendly atmosphere. The hotel is situated near Cardiff s shops, restaurants, cafes, shopping centres and bars. The Millennium Stadium (0.1 km), the Castle (0.2 km) and all of the city s other attractions are also within easy distance. With a convenient central location and comfortable en suite accommodation at great-value rates, Park Hotel is an excellent choice. Available rooms from Wed 11, March 200N, to Thu 12, March 200N Room type Twin Room These rooms have 2 twin single beds and can accommodate 1 or 2 people. Room facilities : bathroom with shower and bath, safety deposit box, TV, telephone, toilet, heating, hair dryer, wake up service, work desk, ironing facilities. Breakfast : breakfast is not included and costs 12.00 per person (continental or full English breakfast) Double Room These rooms can accommodate 1 or 2 people. Room facilities : shower, bath, safety deposit box, TV, telephone, toilet, bathroom, heating, hair dryer, wake up service, work desk, ironing facilities. Breakfast : breakfast is not included and costs 12.00 per person (continental or full English breakfast) Rate Max (Per room) 2 80 2 80 Hotel facilities General Restaurant, bar, 24-hour front desk, newspapers, non-smoking rooms, room facilities for disabled guests, elevator, safety deposit box, heating. Services Laundry, breakfast in the room. All rooms now feature a wallmounted LCD flat-screen TV with built-in freeview channels. Internet Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs 10.00 per 24 hours. Accepted credit cards American express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Maestro, Solo, Switch. 6 Tertiaire - A weekend in Cardiff
Document 3 Clifton Inn Bute Street, CF12 7BR Cardiff This hotel is located about 30 minutes walk from the shopping district or the city centre attractions such as the Millennium Stadium, Welsh Millenium Centre, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff Castle and the National Museum of Wales. Available rooms from Wed 11, March 200N, to Thu 12, March 200N Room type Twin Room Non Refundable Breakfast excluded Room facilities : bathroom with shower and bath, telephone, radio, toilet, heating, hair dryer, wake up service, work desk. Breakfast : breakfast is not included and costs 10.00 per person (continental or full English breakfast) Double Room Room facilities : bathroom with shower and bath, telephone, radio, toilet, heating, hair dryer, wake up service, trouser press, work desk. Breakfast : breakfast is not included and costs 10.00 per person (continental or full English breakfast) Rate Max (Per room) 2 70 2 70 General Services Internet Accepted credit card Hotel facilities Restaurant, bar, 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, safety deposit box, heating, luggage rack. Dry cleaning, packed lunches. Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge. American express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Maestro, Switch. PS) The hotel has 4 floors, but unfortunately does not have a lift. Tertiaire - A weekend in Cardiff 7
II - PRÉSENTATION DE LA SITUATION 2.1 - Analyse de la situation et des documents 1) Who do you work for? 2) What is the name of the couple you have to provide information for? 3) When do they want to visit Cardiff? 4) Where should the hotel be located? 5) Which is the most suitable hotel for the Lodge family? 6) What are the advantages of this hotel? 7) What rooms are required for the family? 8) How much will the bill come to? 2.2 - Présentation de la situation et des documents au jury Documents (1, 2 et 3) Enregistrement n 1 / Sujet d examen n 1 8 Tertiaire - A weekend in Cardiff
III - PRÉSENTATION DU TRAVAIL A FAIRE Préparation de l entretien Hotel to be recommended to the Lodge family : PARK HOTEL Advantages... Directions - How to get from the station to the hotel... - How to get from the hotel to the places of interest (the Castle, the Millenium Stadium and the shopping centres)... Tertiaire - A weekend in Cardiff 9
IV - COMPRÉHENSION ORALE Enregistrement n 2 / Sujet d examen n 1 Dialogue entre l employé(e) de l office de tourisme de Cardiff et les touristes. Ecoutez ce dialogue puis répondez aux questions suivantes ou cochez la bonne case. 1) What is the name of the employee at Cardiff Tourist Office?... 2) What arguments does the lady use to convince Mr and Mrs Lodge to choose the Park hotel? its very convenient location its very reasonable prices its indoor swimming pool its services its good atmosphere its Lounge Bar its good breakfast the possible use of a fitness centre 3) What does the lady suggest as a first visit? The Millennium Stadium The Castle The shopping area 4) What tourist attraction is the castle near to?... 5) What is the name of the street that leads to Queen street? Luke street Duke street Muke street 6) What does the lady at the Tourist Office offer to do?... 7) Who is making the reservation at the Park Hotel? The Lodge family The lady at the Tourist office Enregistrement n 3 / Sujet d examen n 1 10 Tertiaire - A weekend in Cardiff