Asking About the Internet Connection

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Intermediate

Exercise 1

Vocabulary

Ethernet cable

Noun

ˈiːθərnet ˈkeɪbəl

a cable that carries the broadband signal from the router to the devices connected to it

Can I borrow an Ethernet cable?

Ethernet port

Noun

ˈiːθərnet pɔːrt

an opening on a router or computer that an Ethernet cable goes into

The problem is that my laptop doesn't have an Ethernet port.

free of charge

Phrase

friː əv ʧɑːrʤ

that does not have a price to pay

We can fix this bike for you free of charge.

If our product has any problems in the first year after purchase, we promise to repair it free of charge.

I'll have to charge you for the parts, but I can offer you the repair work itself free of charge.

How much are the drinks? // The non-alcoholic beverages are free of charge.

No problem, sir. It's free of charge. Here it is.

Is this water free of charge?

e-ticket

Noun

iː ˈtɪkɪt

a ticket bought online

I'd like to print out my e-ticket.

the ground floor

Noun

ðə graʊnd flɔːr

the floor of a building, located at ground level

I'm sorry sir, we have a printer in the computer room on the ground floor.

quarter

Noun

ˈkwɔːrtər

a coin that is worth one fourth of a US dollar

Every morning, on my way to work, I give a quarter to that homeless man.

Exercise 2

Useful Expressions

I was wondering if I could use the internet in my room.

Come this way, sir.

Is there, by any chance,...?

The problem is that...

Exercise 3

Dialogue Practice

Read the dialogue aloud with your tutor.

Matt wants to use the internet. He asks the hotel receptionist about it.
	Matt Excuse me, I was wondering if I could use the internet in my room.
	Receptionist Yes, sir. Each room is equipped with an Ethernet cable. You can plug it into your computer.
	Matt The problem is that my laptop doesn’t have an Ethernet port.
	Receptionist I see. In that case, you can use the Wi-Fi connection here in the lobby.
	Matt So, I cannot use Wi-Fi in my room?
	Receptionist I’m sorry, sir. Wi-Fi connection is only available in the lobby. The signal doesn't reach the rooms.
	Matt Okay. Can I have the password?
	Receptionist Certainly. Here's the password, sir.
	Matt Thanks.

Exercise 4

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks to complete the dialogue.

Nina wants to use the internet. She asks the hotel receptionist about it.
	Nina Hi, can I (1) the internet in my room?
	Receptionist Sure, we have an Ethernet connection in each room. We also (2) Wi-Fi connection.
	Nina I’d rather use the line. (3) I borrow an Ethernet cable?
	Receptionist No problem, miss. Here it is. It’s free of charge. You can (4) it when you check out of the hotel.
	Nina Okay, thanks. And is there, by any chance, a printer I could use at this hotel? I’d (5) to print out my e-ticket.
	Receptionist We do have a printer in the computer room on the ground (6), but there is a small charge of one quarter per sheet.
	Nina That's okay. Could (7) tell me how to use it?
	Receptionist Certainly. Come this way, miss. I’ll help you.
	Nina Thanks.

Choose answers from the options below that fit in blanks 1 to 7

Answer Pool (Questions 1-7)

have
like
use
you
return
floor
Can

Exercise 5

Role Play

Role-play the following situation with your tutor.

Situation

You realized that there is no Wi-Fi in your room. Ask the receptionist if there's any way to get access to internet. Your teacher will act as the receptionist.

Exercise 6

Discussion

Do you think the internet is an important factor to consider when booking a room at a hotel? Why? Why not?

Do you think it's necessary for all hotels to have internet connection? Why? Why not?

Do you usually ask to have internet connection at the hotel or not? Why?

What do you usually use the internet for when you are abroad?

How inconvenient do you think it is to stay in a room with no internet connection? Why?