[originaltext]M: Good morning! Betel Box Backpackers Hostel. Can I help you?W:

M: Good morning! Betel Box Backpackers Hostel. Can I help you?
W: Oh, yes. Good morning. My name’s Bernie Richards. I’d like to book some accommodation for around two weeks at the end of the year.
M: From...
W: December 27th to January 10th next year.
M: December 27th. Just a minute, please. We are rather full at that time because of the holidays.
W: Yes, I understand it’s Christmas and New Year...
M: And all the students are on vacation, too. Besides, we do have lots and lots of events and festivals, such as Carols by Candlelight, Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, and New Year’s Eve Celebration, at the end of the year...
W: Yes, I understand. So you are fully booked, hey?
M: Not really. Depends on the kind of rooms you prefer.
W: Well, I’d like two double rooms and two single rooms, all on the same floor, if possible.
M: Let’s see...oh, we have only one double room but no single rooms are available at that time. Sorry. But we still have some beds in mixed dorm and all-female dorm.
W: Um, could you recommend some other hostels for me, please?
M: Well, you know, it’s the peak season, so hostels in the downtown area are almost the same, I’m afraid. Maybe you want to try your luck in Blue Mountain...
W: Oh, no! I can’t even see it on the map of Sydney. Maybe we can do with the dorms anyway. Could you tell me more about the rooms and dorms you have?
M: Yes, of course. The double room consists of queen-sized bed for 2 person occupancy, mixed dorm has 16 beds and female only dorm has 8 beds.
W: What’s the difference in price?
M: The double room price per night is $50, the mixed dorm price per person per night is $18, and the female only dorm price per person per night is $20. Besides, all the dorms are on the same floor.
W: Um...Can I have extra beds in the double room?
M: Yes. At most 2 extra beds are available for $20 per person per night.
W: So what does this price include?
M: It covers hot and cold showers, use of bed linen and blanket, breakfast consisting of fruits, common as well as local varieties for you to try, bread with spreads & toppings, tea & coffee...
W: Sounds nice.
M: And use of a security locker, free broadband Internet access, free scheduled tours, free use of fitness centre facilities.
W: How about the tax?
M: All taxes inclusive.
W: Do you have any special offer for...
M: Oh, yes! How can I forget that? If you stay 7 nights or more, the price per person per night is reduced to $15. This discounted price is valid from the 7th night onwards and only valid for mixed dorm.
W: OK. And I’d like to know more about the double room.
M: They’re very nice rooms. Madam. All ensuited with balcony and bathroom.
W: Any other facilities? Like TV, ice-box, telephone...
M: Sorry, Ma’am. We don’t have these facilities in the room. But if you don’t mind, we do have a lobby with TV, a guest kitchen, telephone and fax facilities on the ground floor.
W: All right, fine. Um...then I’d like to book a double room, 2 beds for mixed dormitory and 2 beds for all-female dormitory for two weeks.
M: OK. Can I have your credit card number please?
1. There are many events and festivals being held at the end of the year. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
2. What kind of rooms and dorms are available in the hostel at that time?
3. Why doesn’t the woman want to try her luck in Blue Mountain?
4. How much is a double room with 2 extra beds per night?
5. The hostel can offer several facilities on the ground floor. Which of the following facilities is NOT one of them?