Unit 1: Are you here on vacation?

A. Complete the conversations in the hotel. Use the words in the box or use your own ideas.

1. Great. How about you?

2. You're welcome.

3. Bye. Take care.

4. I'm William. But my nickname is Bill.

C. Read the conversation. Complete the sentences with a form of the verb be.
You can use contractions. Use negative forms when you see (not).

Mr. Akina: Hello. My name (1) is Mr. Akina.

What (2) is wrong?

John: Hello, Mr. Akina. My suitcases (3) arenot (not) here.

Mr. Akina: What color (4) are they?

John: They (5) are black.

Mr. Akina: (6) Are they big?

John: One (7) is big. The other one (8) isn't (not) big.

Mr. Akina: (9) is that your suitcase?

John: No, it (10) isn't (not).

Mr. Akina: (11) Are you here on vacation?

John: Yes, I (12) am.

Mr. Akina: Where (13) are you from?

John: I (14) am from Los Angeles.

Mr. Akina: Well, there (15) are three more flights from Los Angeles today.

John: (16) Are my suitcases on a different flight?

Mr. Akina: I don’t know. What (17) is the name of your hotel?

John: It (18) is the Royal Hawaiian.

Mr. Akina: (19) is that near the airport?

John: No, it (20) isn't (not).

It (21) is on the other side of the island.

Mr. Akina: I can call you when we find your suitcases.

John: But I need them now!

Mr. Akina: I (22) am sorry. That (23) is all I can do.

They simply (24) aren't (not) here right now.

John: OK. Thanks, Mr. Akina.

D Make each statement a yes/no question. Then give a short answer.

1. Aisha and Fadwa are at the mall.

Q: Are Aisha and Fadwa at the mall?

A: Yes, they are

2. The hotel is on the beach.

Q: Is the hotel on the beach?

A: Yes, it is.

3. They’re not on vacation.

Q: Are they on vacation.

A: No, they are not.

4. The restaurant is in the hotel.

Q: Is the restaurant in the hotel?

A: Yes, it is.

5. I’m on the phone with my friend.

Q: Are you on the phone with your friend?

A: Yes, I am.

E Write complete questions. Then answer the questions for yourself.

1. where / your father from?

Q: Where is your father from?

A: He is from Makkah.

2. what / favourite vacation place?

Q: What is your favourite place for vacation?

A: My favourite place for vacation is Paris.

3. how old / you?

Q: How old are you?

A: I am 14 years old.

4. who / your English teacher?

Q: Who is your English teacher?

A: Mr. Badr is my English teacher.

5. why / your brother at home and not at school?

Q: Why is your brother at home not at school?

A: Because he is sick.

6. when / your vacation?

Q: When is your vacation?

A: It is on August.

F Complete the conversation with your information.

Desk clerk: Hello. Welcome to the beautiful Beach Resort Hotel. How are you today?

You: (1) I am fine thanks, how about you?

Desk clerk: Fine. Thank you. Do you have a reservation?

You: Yes, I do. My name (2) is Mr. Ali Saleh.

Desk clerk: How do you spell your last name?

You: (3) S _ A _ L _ E _ H.

Desk clerk: Are you here on vacation?

You: (4) Yes, I am.

Desk clerk: That’s great. I have your reservation here. Are you here for the weekend?

You: (5) Yes, I am.

Desk clerk: I need your email address, please.

You: (6) badr@gmail.com.

Desk clerk: Thank you.

You: Where (7) is the café?

Desk clerk: It’s next to the elevator.

You: When (8) does it open?

Desk clerk: 6:00 a.m.

You: Thank you for your help.

Desk clerk: You’re welcome. And enjoy your stay with us.