Sample tour guide speech

Welcoming tourists: Hello everyone. My name is Luca. On behalf of Suntan Tours I'd like to welcome you all to Los Cabos. The bus ride to your hotel will take about fifteen minutes. Right now I'd like to take a minute to familiarize you with the area and discuss some brief safety precautions. Firstly, I ask that you remain seated until we reach our destination and that you not eat or drink while on the bus. Secondly, please realize that it is against the law to get drunk in public. Enjoy your vacation, but do drink responsibly and do not drink and drive.

Describing the location: I promise you are going to enjoy your stay here in San Jose, Los Cabos. This is a beautiful, quiet city where you can relax, sit by the beach, enjoy great meals and feel very safe. You can walk into town and enjoy the fountains or take a moonlit walk along the water. Please do not swim here. This is not a safe place to swim because there is a strong underflow. Cabos San Lucas is the place to go if you want to enjoy swimming in the ocean. You can take a short bus ride from your hotel. There you will also enjoy entertainment and dancing.

Introducing special events and offers: Suntan tours offers a variety of special discounts depending on your travel plans. We have golf packages, as well as guided whale boat tours, and fishing charters. There will be a short information session at 1pm in the lobby of the hotel tomorrow where you can learn all about these offers. We recommend that you do not purchase packages from street vendors as they are not always 100 percent reliable. They also may charge you more than what they say. Please take my advice and allow Suntan tours to book all of your day trips and activities while you are here.

Offering advice: If you need to exchange your dollars into pesos, please use a bank or money exchange. We don't recommend exchanging your money at the hotel because you won't get a fair rate. Some restaurants will accept American or Canadian money, but you are better off to exchange your money and pay with pesos. Or, if you prefer, you can always use your credit cards. Also, if you want to get around the city, or travel to Cabos San Lucas, we recommend that you take the local bus rather than a taxi. The bus costs about one American dollar, and the driver can give you change if you don't have the exact amount. If you do decide to take a taxi make sure that you negotiate a price before you go.

Closing remarks: We're going to be pulling up to the hotel in just a few minutes. Please sit back and enjoy the view of the ocean on the left hand side of the bus as we enter the city. I ask that you remain in your seats until we have come to a complete stop. Javier will be meeting us at the bus to help you with your bags. Please double check to make sure your bag has been taken off the bus. On behalf of Suntan Tours, have a wonderful vacation in San Jose and I hope to see you tomorrow at the information session.

1. Answer the questions:

a. Which elements does a tour guide speech consist of?

b. What safety warnings do you need to mention?

c. Why doesn’t the guide recommend purchasing packages from street vendors?

d. What facilities does Suntan tours company offer?

e. What are the transportation options?

2. Give the English equivalents from the text:

От имени, полностью остановиться, через несколько минут, меры предосторожности, специальные скидки, обменять деньги, договориться о цене, проверить дважды, в зависимости от, наслаждаться пребыванием.

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PACKING & TRAVEL TIPS

Fashion vs. comfort: When the options are looking good and feeling miserable or looking practical and staying comfortable, most experienced travellers choose comfort.

Jewellery: The more you leave at home, the less you will have at risk. Think about what you will need and what you will be heartbroken over if it is lost or stolen.

Footwear: The most important item in your luggage will be your shoes. Make sure your footwear is in good condition, waterproofed (or oiled with mink oil) and well broken in. Select shoes that are sturdy, with non-slip soles. Bring along some lambs wool or bandages to prevent blisters. Plan on wearing shoes at all times since protozoa, fungi, and worms enter the body through the skin, and often through your feet. Open toed shoes and sandals aren't very functional in some areas. Bring slippers or shower shoes, etc. Some foreign homes won't allow street shoes in the house and going barefoot is really taboo! Be prepared. Bring along wool or cotton socks. Chances are you'll be doing some walking and you might find yourself changing your socks more often.

Laundry: Most natural fabrics (cotton, denim, etc.), stand up to laundry methods around the world - but not delicate items and knits. Pack some fine washable detergent and hangers and wash some items yourself. Don't bring clothes that require dry cleaning. Choose items for their lightness and washability.

General: Coordinate your wardrobe around one main colour. Choose separates that can be mixed and matched. Scarves, belts, and costume jewellery can change your look. You may notice that women in other countries dress up more than they do in the U.S., especially for dinner in a restaurant. Although pants are acceptable all over the world, you may want to bring along at least one skirt if you expect to be eating frequently in restaurants. Dressing with dignity is key in many foreign cultures.

If you'll be travelling to a country that has altitude fluctuations or temperature extremes, plan on layering clothes (i.e. turtleneck, flannel shirt, nylon wind breaker, light T-shirt, shirt/blouse, sweater combinations). You can peel off layer-by-layer as the day warms - replacing each layer in the evening. Most countries do not have central air/heat, so you'll feel the temperature changes more.

Items the streamlined traveller often does without include pyjamas and nightgowns (a T-shirt will do); bathrobe (a raincoat will serve just fine); fancy clothes and expensive jewellery.

The ideal raincoat is crushable, dark in colour so that it never shows dirt and looks great on you at any given time. Raincoats that can be folded, rolled and stuffed into your suitcase or carry-on are ideal.

Bring a hat: A beret or wool hat for cold weather, a crushable hat with a visor or baseball cap for sunny climates.

The black rubber galoshes people wear over their shoes are perfect for travelling because they take up little room in your suitcase, will save you from wet, uncomfortable shoes, and are easy to tote around daily in case of a sudden rain storm.

Travelling Clothes: You may want to wear your bulkiest outfit, suit, heavy sweater or overcoat the day of travel. Pack one more complete, coordinated set of clothes, for a total of two complete outfits. Women should not include dresses in this formula, which are less versatile than separates. Many women travellers claim that a full-skirted, comfortable dress is great for flying.

Knit Items are Ideal. A jogging suit is also comfortable on the plane (but carry a change of clothing in your carryon).

1. Answer the questions:

a. What is the most important item in your luggage?

b. When do you need layering clothes?

c. Which items can you do without?

d. What is the ideal raincoat?

e. What should you carry in your carryon?

2. Give the English equivalents from the text:

Комплект одежды, занимать мало места, опытные путешественники, складывать, химчистка, смешивать и сочетать, центральное отопление, перепад высоты, натуральные ткани, вязаные вещи.

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