Read a conversation between a front desk clerk and a hotel guest. Then answer the questions.

Front Desk Clerk: Hello, sir. How may I help you today?

Guest (G): Hi. Can I exchange some money here?

Front Desk Clerk: Yes, sir.

Guest: Excellent! I really didn't feel like going all the way down to the bank.

Front Desk Clerk: No, there's no need for that. What type of currency would you like to exchange?

Guest: I have dollars. And, of course, I want euros. What's the rate these days, anyway?

Front Desk Clerk: It's 0.73 euros to the dollar.

Guest: Wow! The dollar was worth a lot more the last time I visited Europe.

Front Desk Clerk: Those are the current exchange rates, though.

Guest: Oh, I understand. So, what kind of a commission do you take?

Front Desk Clerk: We have a ten percent commission.

Guest: That's fair enough.

Front Desk Clerk: Also, you should know that we don't buy back any currency. So you should only exchange as much money as you think you'll need.

Guest: That's good to know. Urn, okay. I want to exchange two hundred dollars.

Front Desk Clerk: Okay, sir. I'll just need you to fill out this form and then you'll be all set.

Guest: Sure. Thanks for your help.

1. What is the dialogue mostly about?

A exchange rates for different currencies

В the benefits of traveler's checks

С the importance of buy back policies

D the details of a currency exchange service

2. What can you infer about the guest?

A He doesn't know where the bank is.

В Не always carries traveler's checks.

С Не has exchanged money before.

D He is visiting Europe for the first time.

Fill in the blanks.

Clerk: Hello, sir. How may I help you today?

Guest: Hi. Can I exchange some money here?

Clerk: Yes, sir.

Guest: Excellent! I really 1 _______ going all the way down to the bank.

Clerk: No, there's 2 _____ for that. What type of currency would you like to exchange?

Guest: I have dollars. And, of course, I want euros. What's the 3 ______ these days, anyway?

Clerk: It's 0.73 euros 4 __________

Guest: Wow! The dollar was worth a lot more the last time I visited Europe.

Clerk: Those are the 5 ______________________, though.

Guest: Oh, I understand. So, what kind of a commission do you take?

Clerk: We have a ten percent commission.

Guest: That's 6 __________

Clerk: Also, you should know that we don't buy back any currency. So you should only exchange as much money as you think you'll need.

Guest: That's 7 _____________ Urn, okay. I want to exchange two hundred dollars.

Clerk: Okay, sir. I'll just need you to fill out this form and then you'll be all set.

Quest: Sure. Thanks for your help.

How Will I Pay

Reading

Read the page from a restaurant's website, and then choose the correct answers.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

A rules for renting a party room

В how to guard against identity theft

С what to do if your check is inaccurate

D how to settle a bill in a restaurant

2. Parties who want separate checks should...

A ask for them at the start of the meal.

В wait for the server to offer them.

С have at least eight people.

D pay more per dish.

3. What is the server likely to do if a party of two pays with a traveler's check?

A add an 18% gratuity to the bill

В ask for proof of identity

С refuse the method of payment

D ask if the guests need separate checks

Check Please!

The Post Meridian Restaurant accepts most methods of payment, including credit cards, debit cards, personal checks, traveler's checks and cash. Please notify your server at the beginning of your meal if your party requires separate checks, as we cannot provide separate checks after your order has been placed. Please note that it is mandatory for parties larger than eight to pay on one check, to which an 18% gratuity is automatically added.Should your party decide to share dishes, remember that there is а $ 1.00 split plate charge.

When you are ready to pay, alert your server, who also acts as your cashier. Specify whether you are paying with a credit or debit card, so the server knows how to run the card. If you are a guest at the hotel, you are welcome to bill to your room.

We are vigilant in the battle against identity theft and our servers always ask customers to provide ID.

Thank you for your patronage. We hope you have an enjoyable dining experience.

Vocabulary

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