Question

Decide on a place to visit and approach a travel agency to make arrangements. Write a conversation between you and the travel agent. 

Read the tips given below of the Text.

Tips 

You should book the cheapest holiday possible, inquire about distance, price, travel time, etc. 

The travel agent should try to sell the most expensive package and try to impress the client. 

Structure the conversation, using appropriate expressions.

This interactive activity aims at 

establishing and maintaining social relations i.e., requesting, offering, asking/granting/refusing permission, etc.

Request 

Asking to do things 

Could I /May I / Can I / Do you mind if I Asking people to do things 

Can you / Could you / Will you /Would you / Do you think you could (Avoid Do you think you can) 

Asking for things 

Can I have/Could I have/May I have / I’d like to have 

Offers 

Can I /Would you like (Avoid Do you like) 

Permission 

Asking Permission 

Can I / Could I / May I

Giving permission 

You can /You may (Avoid You could ) 

Could I borrow the book? Of course, you can. 

Refusing permission 

You can’t / You may not 

Could I borrow the book? 

I am sorry. I’m afraid you can’t

Answer 1

You : Is that Intersight, the Tour Company? 

Agent: Insight here, I am Tom. How can I help you? 

You : I saw your advert in Malayala Manorama about the 8-days tour of Europe, starting on 19th April. I would like to join you.

Agent: You are welcome. To book you have to pay an initial amount of Rs. 30,000/-. Then you send us your passport. We have to get you a European visa. 

You : When should I pay the rest of the amount? 

Agent: It should be paid when you get the visa. We will let you know of the date. 

You : How many are there in the group? 

Agent: You are the 33rd member of the group. 

You : What are the things I must bring with me? 

Agent: You will need warm clothes as Europe is still cold in April. You should also bring your essential medicines. You can’t buy medicines in Europe as you buy them in India. You will need a doctor’s prescription and seeing a doctor could be quite expensive and time-consuming. Carry your camera with you as you will like to take photographs. Keep some Euros with you, in case you want to buy something special.

You : How much luggage can I carry?

Agent: You can carry 30 kgs. But I suggest you take the minimum luggage. Less luggage, more comfort. 

You : Okay, thanks. I will send you the passport and the money soon.

 Agent: That’s fine. I assure you that it will be a memorable trip. Bye! 

You : Bye!