Explore writing 1: Comparing and contrasting hotels Answer these questions and compare your answers in class. 1 Do you travel and stay in hotels? 2 What are the most important features of a hotel for you? 3 Many people travel and stay in hotels for work. Business travellers may have different needs and expectations. Can you think of some? Katherine and Mauro are organising their company’s annual conference in Miami. Read Mauro’s email and complete Katherine’s list of the pros and cons of each venue. Possible venues Pros Cons The Excelsior more facilities, The Hotel Arts good food, 33 34 Hi Katherine I’ve visited the two hotels we’re considering for the conference. They’re lovely and would both be fine. However, there are some differences that are probably worth thinking about. The Excelsior is much bigger (24 floors!) so it’s got more facilities for guests. Although we’ll probably be working too hard to use the swimming pools and tennis courts, some people might appreciate the shopping arcade. On top of that, there are plenty of places to eat, including a buffet Italian restaurant as well as a more formal dining room and a café. The Hotel Arts is very different in size and style. It’s much smaller but has a large conference room (seating 160) which would be fine for us. The business centre isn’t quite as well equipped, though I think it would be sufficient for our needs. There are fewer places to eat, but the food sounds good. It’s a beautiful place in an art deco building, quite stunning in fact. As for price, the Excelsior offers some pretty good discounts, but the Arts is slightly cheaper. On balance, I have to say I’d go for the Arts. The Excelsior is so enormous that it might feel rather impersonal, whereas the Arts feels a bit more special. Anyway, let me know what you think, and please pass on your ideas to Belinda for her final decision. Best wishes Mauro Which highlighted linking expressions in the email: A add information? (x2) Underline the information which is added. B contrast two ideas? (x4) Underline the ideas which are contrasted. C conclude an argument? (x1) Underline the conclusion. 35 82 Language skills Extras Explore 6 Sorting things out Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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