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5 Tips In Finding Hotel

You are planning a holiday abroad for your family, and want everyone to have a good time. You surf the internet for hotel descriptions, but from the pictures you see and what you read, all hotels project a perfect image of themselves. How can you know which one is better? You have never been there and knows nothing of your destination. At the same time, you do not want a hotel room to spend your budget. How do you choose?

Check Independent Hotel Rating

Well, the first step you can take is to visit the hotel to see the search engine ratings from previous visitors. In order assessments for every hotel, most agents ask for an assessment of previous guests. Reading their comments will give you a fair idea of ​​what to expect from the hotel which is located in your destination. Make sure to read some of the comments in order to get a fair picture. Certain incidents described only a rare occurrence that may have been corrected.

Hotel Chains and Facilities

Are they part of an international hotel chain? Most international chains have strict standards attached and the default theme in all of the chain. They may have the same amenities (health club, spa, business center, etc.) are essential to maintain a high standard of hotel. Other things you can look out for shuttle services including concierge, to the city, airport transfers and laundry service is good.

Location

Perhaps one of the most important things when choosing a hotel is the location. Hotels close to shopping center, train station or city center level higher charge than those located elsewhere. Analyzing maps of the area before you order to determine the nearest shopping center or access to the train station that will provide you with a lot of ease in moving around. Also, check with the hotel if they have a large tour groups arrive at the same time. Hotel costs are higher during periods of high occupancy, and do not have the flexibility of late check-out. This is an important aspect that, if ignored, can affect your tour itinerary and your impression of the level of hotel hospitality.

Prices and Discounts

The hotel rates are a huge factor when it comes to choosing a hotel. However, paying more does not always mean that you will receive an equivalent level of service and standards. One way to maximize the price will check if they are part of an alliance with airlines or car rental companies, offering customers a discount for their allies. Sometimes, credit card companies offer their cardholders exclusive rate for special which can be very interesting. In addition, if it is possible to use your frequent flyer points to redeem hotel discounts, this could help reduce the cost of the hotel as well.

Boutique Hotel

Finally, apart from chain hotels, boutique hotels may be a good alternative for a romantic place for couples or families looking for a more typical of the theme. Many boutique hotels have less space but offer value added services such as in-room spa bed, breakfast in bed or even in-room massages. In the end, your choice of hotel really depends on what you want from your holiday.

Tugas bahasa inggris 2

Choose the correct word for each sentence.

Note: Answer is the one that underlined.

1. She works for an advertisement/advertisingagency.
2. How will the increase in interest rates affect/effect your sales?
3. My bank manager has agreed to borrow/lendme another $2,000.
4. We’ve had to cancel/postponethe meeting until next Monday.
5. These machines are controlled/inspected at least once a day.
6. My plane was delayed/postponed by an hour due to computer failure.
7. Before coming here, I studied economics/economy at university.
8. I am interested/interesting in their new camera.
9. She applied for a job/work as a personnel officer.
10. Some employees have a long journey/travel to work every day.
11.  The cost of life/livinghas gone up again.
12. Please send precise measurements/measures when ordering.
13. We expect prices to raise/rise by at least five percent.
14. We only exchange goods if you produce a receipt/recipe.
15. I must remember/remindthe boss about that meeting this afternoon.
16. Can you say/tellthe difference between these two products?
17. The company is extremely sensible/sensitiveto any criticism.
18. There’s some more paper in the stationary/stationerycupboard.

9. Banking Services

Fill each blank in the text with the correct word or phrase. Choose from the following list. Use each item once only.

commission                 issued                          statement                    credit rating

debited                        outstanding                withdraw                    credit transfer

in full                          salaries                        banker’s draft           financial institutions

interest                        slip                              cash dispenser            standing order

Bank offers many services to business and their customers. Here are some of the most common:

Many people now have a card which enables them to 1. withdraw money from a 2. cash dispenser. You feed your card into the machine and key in your PIN (personal identification number) and the amount of money you want. If you have enough in your account, the money requested will be 3.issuedup to a daily limit. Your account is automatically 4. debited for the amount you have drawn out.

Provided you have a sound 5.credit rating,you can get a credit card from a bank and other 6. financial institution. To obtain goods or services, you present your card and sign a special voucher. When it receives the voucher, the credit card company pays the trader (less a 7. commission) and then send you a monthly 8. slip. Depending on the type of card you have, you will either have to pay 9. in full or be able to pay part of what is owed and pay 10. interest in the balance left 11. statement.

 If you need to make fixed payments at regular intervals, e.g. for insurance premiums, you can arrange a 12. credit transfer (sometimes known as a banker’s order) so that the bank will do this for you.

If you have several bills to pay, you can do this by 13. standing order . You write one cheque for the total sum involved, fill in a 14. outstandingfor each bill and hand everything to the bank cashier.

The transfer system is also used by employers to pay 15. salaries directly into employees’ bank accounts.

If you are dealing with a supplier for the first time, a16. banker’s draftmay be used as payment. This is a cheque guaranteed by a bank and therefore it is not likely to ‘bounce’.

47. What’s the job?

accountant                             clerk                                        personnel officer

advertising executive             computer operator                R&D Manager

assembly person                    draughtsperson                     receptionist

chauffeur                               motor mechanic                     salesperson

You will be in charge of a team of highly creative individuals delivering new quality products and enhancing our existing range.

1. personnel officer

With particular responsibilities for recruitment and selection. Communication skills and a pragmatic approach to problem solving essential.

2. R&D Manager

With mechanical design experience to work as a member of a team producing designs and drawings for production. Experience of our products range is not essential.

3.draughtperson

Duties include filing, mailing, relief reception and other general office work.

4. receptionist

Needed for night shift. Clean modern factory. Varied work. Good eyesight essential.

5. assembly person

Successful applicant will be articulate and presentable. Remuneration includes retainer and car allowance plus commission structure.

6. salesperson

Reporting directly to Managing Director. You will take over financial control for all aspects of daily operation.

7. accountant

Sober habits, clean driving licence, able to be on call 7 days per week at times. Uniform supplied.

8. chauffeur

Must be experienced in the repair and maintenance of heavy duty vehicles. References must be provided from previous employers.

9. motor mechanic

You are the first person our clients will meet so you need to be friendly, stylish and efficient.

10. clerk

Some experience in the above-mentioned software is essential but training will be given to the successful applicant.

11. computer operator

You will be an essential member of an agency responsible for some of the country’s top accounts. You will be responsible for the administration of local and national promotions.

12. advertising executive

RESENSI FILM

ABRAHAM LINCOLN VAMPIR HUNTER

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is a 2012 American dark fantasy action film directed by Timur Bekmambetov, based on the 2010 mashup novel of the same name. The novel's author, Seth Grahame-Smith, wrote the screenplay with Simon Kinberg. Benjamin Walker stars as the title character with supporting roles by Dominic Cooper, Anthony Mackie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Rufus Sewell, and Marton Csokas. The real-life figure Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States (1861–1865), is portrayed in the novel and the film as having a secret identity as a vampire hunter.

The film was produced by Tim Burton, Bekmambetov and Jim Lemley. Filming began in Louisiana in March 2011 and the film was released in 3D on June 20, 2012 in the United Kingdom and June 22, 2012 in the United States. The movie received mixed reviews, praising the action sequences and originality, but criticized for its lack of story and pacing.

PLOT

In 1818, Abraham Lincoln (Benjamin Walker) lives in Indiana with his parents,Nancy (Robin McLeavy) and Thomas (Joseph Mawle), who works at aplantation owned by Jack Barts (Marton Csokas). There, Lincoln befriends a young African American boy, William Johnson (Anthony Mackie), and intervenes when he sees Johnson being beaten by a slaver. Because of his son's actions, Thomas is fired. That night, Lincoln sees Barts break into his house and attack his mother. Nancy falls ill the following day, and dies shortly afterwards. Thomas tells Lincoln that Barts poisoned her.

Nineteen years later, a vengeful Lincoln attacks Barts at the docks, but Barts, who is actually a vampire, overpowers him. However, before Barts can kill him, Lincoln is rescued by Henry Sturges (Dominic Cooper). Sturges explains that vampires exist, and offers to teach Lincoln to be a vampire hunter. Lincoln accepts and, after a decade of training, travels to Springfield, Illinois. During his training, Sturges tells Lincoln that the vampires in America descend from Adam (Rufus Sewell), a vampire who owns a plantation in New Orleans with his sister, Vadoma (Erin Wasson). Sturges also tells Lincoln of the vampires' weakness, silver, and presents him with a silver pocket watch.

In Springfield, Lincoln befriends shopkeeper Joshua Speed (Jimmi Simpson), and meets Mary Todd (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). Though Sturges warned him not to form any close relationships, Lincoln develops romantic feelings for Mary.

Lincoln successfully finds and defeats Barts. Before dying, Barts reveals that Sturges is also a vampire. Lincoln confronts Sturges, who reveals that, centuries ago, he was attacked and bitten by Adam. Because Sturges' soul was impure, he became a vampire, and that prevented him from harming Adam or any other vampire (since "Only the living can kill the dead"). Sturges has since been training vampire hunters, hoping to destroy Adam.

Disappointed, Lincoln decides to abandon his mission. However, Adam learns of his activities and kidnaps Johnson to lure Lincoln into a trap at his plantation. Adam captures Lincoln and tries to recruit him, revealing his plans to turn the United States into a nation of the undead. Speed rescues his friends, and they escape to Ohio.

Lincoln marries Mary and begins his political career, campaigning to abolish slavery. Sturges warns Lincoln that the slave trade keeps vampires under control, as vampires use slaves for food, and if Lincoln interferes, the vampires will retaliate. After Lincoln's election as President of the United States of America, he moves to the White House with Mary, where they have a son, William Wallace Lincoln (Cameron M. Brown). However, tragedy strikes when William is later bitten by a disguised Vadoma and dies.

Confederate President Jefferson Davis (John Rothman) convinces Adam to deploy his vampires on the front lines, and their appearance on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg terrorizes the Union Army as their weapons prove ineffective on them.

Lincoln orders the confiscation of all the silverware in the area and has it melted to produce silver weapons. Speed, believing that Lincoln is tearing the nation apart, defects and informs Adam that Lincoln will transport the silver by train.

On the train, Adam and Vadoma, who have set fire to the upcoming trestle, attack Lincoln, Sturges, and Johnson. During the fight Adam learns that the train holds only rocks, not the silver. Speed then reveals that his betrayal was a ruse planned by him and Lincoln to lure Adam into a trap, and Adam kills Speed for this. The bridge begins to collapse, and Lincoln, with Johnson make an escape.

Lincoln then uses his silver watch to stab Adam, killing him, and the three escape the train before it explodes. Meanwhile, Mary and the ex-slaves have transported the silver to Gettysburg through the Underground Railroad. There, Mary spots Vadoma and kills her, avenging William's death. The now leaderless Confederate vampires stage a final, massive assaultand are met head on by the Union. Armed with their silver weapons, the Union Infantry destroy the vampires and eventually win the war.

Nearly two years later, on April 14, 1865, Sturges tells Lincoln that the remaining vampires have fled the country. Sturges tries to convince Lincoln to allow him to turn Lincoln into a vampire, so that he can become immortal and continue to fight vampires, but Lincoln declines before going to the theater with his wife, assuming John Wilkes Booth will shoot him. In modern times, Sturges approaches an unknown man at a bar in Washington, D.C., as he hopes that the man will become the next vampire hunter.

ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE

   A.    Change the verb to the active voice and rewrite the sentence. Be sure to keep the same tense. In    some cases, it will be necesary to supply a subject (see the second example).

1.      The books were taken by John.

Jhon took the books.

2.      The boxes were mailed today.

He mailed the boxes today

3.      The two packages were opened by my secretary.

My secretary opened the two packages.

4.      Our homework is corrected by our teacher.

Our teacher corrected our homework.

5.      Two buildings have been constructed by that company.

That company have constructed two buildings.

6.      That room wasn’t cleaned carefully yesterday.

He didn’t clean that room carefully yesterday.

7.      The truck is being loaded by the men now.

The men is loading the truck now.

8.      Was that machine checked by the inspector ?

Did the inspector checked that machine ?

9.      Will that report be written by the same committee ?

Will the same committe write that report ?

10.  Has the news been announced by the presiden yet ?

Has the president announced the news ?

11.  The mail is delivered to this office twice a day.

He delivered the mail to this office twice a day.

12.  All of us were suprised by his frank attitude.

His frank attitude suprised all of us.

13.  Was the repair work done by the mechanic ?

Did  the mechanic done the repair work ?

14.  He wasn’t very much respected by the employees.

The employees didn’t respected him very much.

15.  Are many courses in English given during the summer ?

Are you give many courses in English during the summer ?

     B.     Change the verb to the passive voice and rewrite the sentence. Be sure to keep the same                 tense.

1.      He signed the letter.

The letter was signed by him.

2.      The secretary opens the mail every morning.

The mail is opened by the secretary every morning.

3.      The committee is considering that proposal right now.

That proposal is being considered by the committee right now.

4.      The army will complete that project next  year.

That project will be completed by the army next year.

5.      His boss has transfered him to the another department.

He has been transfered by his boss to the another department. 

6.      Will the company distribute the announcements ?

Will the announcements be distributed bye the company ?

7.      An artist wrote that interisting article about Paris.

That interisting article about Paris was written by an artist.

8.      Today a large number of people speak English.

Today English spoke by a large number of people.

9.      Didn’t they return those books to the library ?

Wasn’t those book returned by them to the library ?

10.  The government has not changed that regulation yet.

That regulation has not been changed by the government yet.

11.  Someone stole all her valuable jewelry last night.

Her valuable jewelry was stolen by someone last night.

12.  Miss Peters wrote all of the reports for Mr. Jhonson.

All of the reports for Mr. Jhonson was written by miss Peters.

13.  Bad weather has delayed flight 202 from Miami.

Flight 202 from Miami has been delayed by bad weather.

14.  Did the court divide the money among the children ?

Was the money among the children by the court divided ?

15.  Many scholars have translated that famous Greek epic.

That famous Greek epic have been translated by many scholars.

ACTIVE VS PASSIVE

Use the correct voice (active or passive) and the correct tense of verb in each sentence.

1.      Everyone (shock) by the terrible news yesterday.

 The terrible news was shocked everyone yesterday.

2.      Almost everyone (enjoy) the lecture last night.

The lecture was enjoyed by almost everyone last night.

3.      English (teach) in the schools of almost every nation.

English taught in the schools of almost every nation.

4.      That proposal (consider) by the members right now.

That proposal is considering by the members right now.

5.      The accident (happen) right here at 6:30 last night.

The accident happened right here at 6:30 last night.

6.      Smith (teach) at the University of Washington since 1948.

Smith has taught at the University of Washington since 1948.

7.      Mr. Harris (divide) the class into two sections tomorrow.

The class will be divided into two sections by Mr. Harris tomorrow.

8.      Wilson (borrow) the money from Brown two weeks ago.

Wilson borrowed the money from Brown two weeks ago.

9.      Not much (say) about the matter since that time.

Not much said about the matter since that time.

10.  My friend (write) to me about it several times now.

My friend is writing to me about it several times now.

11.  Davis (promote) to the rank of sergeant last week.

Davis was promoted to the rank of sergeant last week.

12.  That event (occur) shortly after the meeting last week.

That event occurred shortly after the meeting last week.

13.  All the students (bring) guests to the party tomorrow night.

Guests will be brought by all the students to the party tomorrow night.

14.  Less than half of the cans of paint (use) up to now.

The cans of paint is being used less than half up to now.

15.  More classes in English (list) in the catalog next fall.

The catalog will be listed more classes in English next fall.

16.  Everything (go) well so far. There (be) no trouble yet.

Everything is going well so far. There is no trouble yet.

17.  That movie about Napoleon’s life (disappoint) me greatly.

That movie about Napoleon’s life disappointed me greatly.

18.  The mail (deliver, always) to this office before 10 a.m.

The mail is always deliver to this office before 10 a.m.

19.  Who (furnish) the food for the picnic next weekend?

Who will furnish the food for the picnic next weekend?

20.  At this time, much attention (devote) to that problem.

At this time, much attention is devoting to that problem.

21.  Think carefully. I’m sure you (remember) his name.

Think carefully. I’m sure you remember his name.

22.  We (treat) very kindly by our hosts last Saturday.

Our hosts were treated us very kindly last Saturday.

23.  Mr. Wilson (make) something interesting statements yesterday.

Something interesting statements were made by Mr. Wilson yesterday.

24.  A new textbook (publish) by that company next year.

That company will publish a new textbook next year.

25.  The noise from the trains (annoy) me terribly last night.

The noise from the trains annoyed me terribly last night.

26.  That old red house (build) in the year 1822.

That old red house was built in the year 1822.

27.  The report (examine, not) by a committee of experts yet.

A committee of expert has not examine the report yet.

28.  Cocktails (serve) to the guests about 10 minutes from now.

Cocktails will be served to the guests about 10 minutes from now.

29.  His sharp remarks (embarrass) everyone last night.

His sharp remarks embarrassed everyone last night.

30.   Fred (introduce) to the fellow by Mr. Brown yesterday.

Mr. Brown introduced Fred to the fellow yesterday.

31.  Listen to this! I think this news (surprise) you!

Listen to this! I think this news will surprise you!

32.  The Ajax Shoe Company (employ) 25 new men next month.

The Ajax Shoe Company will employ 25 new men next month.

33.  Only 25 new students (admit) into the department in 1955.

Only 25 new students were admitted into the department in 1955.

34.  A second coat of paint (spread) over that surface tomorrow.

A second coat of paint will spread over that surface tomorrow.