Built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford, this hotel in the heart of Bedford overlooks the River Ouse, which winds through the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside.
We offer a flexible approach to conferencing. With purpose-built meeting rooms offering a flexible and functional space, our hotel is designed for comfort and convenience. Day Delegate（代表/代表团）, 24 Hour Delegate or room hire only can be arranged to meet your needs and we offer a range of food and drinks for all requirements.
The Bedford Swan Hotel provides an impressive range of conference, training and function rooms which are suitable for up to 250 delegates.
Our hotel is located 30 minutes drive from Luton Airport and a 20-minute walk from Bedford Train Station with regular trains to and from Central London.
What to expect:
? A professional service from the beginning
? Your own event consultant
? A great location with car parking
? Well equipped rooms perfect for your meeting or event
? Various Day Delegate packages
? Personalised dining and refreshment breaks
? Accurate billing
Discounted Day Delegate Rates from £35 per person
* Hold your meeting before 30th November 2013 and benefit from our special day delegate rates
* Day Delegate Rate from £35.00 per person
* Minimum numbers of 8 apply
Call us on 01234 346565 or e-mail us on info@bedfordswanhotel.co.uk
1.Bedford Swan Hotel is more suitable for _______.
A．busy sightseers B．conference travelers
C．fresh trainees D．event consultants
2.Which of the following is true according to the text?
A．It takes you 20 minutes to walk here from Central London.
B．The Bedford Swan Hotel was built in the late 18th century.
C．The hotel is located sixty kilometres from Luton Airport.
D．Guests can get professional service by offering extra tips.
3.From the advertisement above we can learn that Bedford Swan Hotel _______.
A．can serve up to 250 delegates B．winds through Bedfordshire
C．can provide personalised billing D．offers no car parking service
4.The special discount will be given if _______.
A．a delegate of 8 apply for 24-hour-meeting rooms
B．guests pay £35.00 per person for the rooms they live in
C．you book a purpose-built meeting room on a special day
D．8 delegates hold a day meeting on November 2, 2013
One day, a kind woman happened to say something that hurt her best friend of many years. She 1 immediately and would do anything to take the words back. What she said hurt the friend so 2 that this good woman was herself hurt for the 3 she caused. In an effort to undo what she had done, she went to an older, wiser woman in the village, explained her 4 , and asked for advice.
Listening to her, the older woman sensedthe younger woman’s worry and knew she must 5 her. She also knew she could never 6 her pain, but she could teach. She knew the outcome would only 7 the character of the younger woman. She said, “Tonight, 8 your best feather pillowsand put a single feather on the 9 of each house in town before the sun rises.”
The young woman hurried home to prepare for it, 10 the feather pillows were very dear to her. 11 , she labored alone in the cold. Finally the sky was getting 12 . She placed the last feather on the steps of the last house. Just as the sun rose, she 13 to the older woman.
“Now,” said the wise woman, “Go back and 14 your pillows with the feather you have put on the steps. 15 everything will be as it was before.”
“You know that’s impossible! The wind 16 away each feather as fast as I placed them on the doorsteps!” The young woman was surprised.
“That’s 17 ,” said the older woman. “Never forget. Each of your 18 is like a feather in the wind. Once spoken, no amount of 19 , no matter how heartfelt or sincere, can return them to your 20 . Choose your words well and, most of all, guard them in the presence of those you love.”
1. A．replied B．forgot C．laughed D．regretted
2. A．deeply B．slightly C．little D．straight
3. A．blank B．intention C．pain D．mess
4. A．lecture B．situation C．shortcomings D．position
5. A．help B．scold C．praise D．punish
6. A．feel B．resist C．remove D．find
7. A．contribute to B．focus on C．depend on D．recover from
8. A．show B．hide C．throw D．take
9. A．roof B．step C．wall D．mailbox
10. A．as though B．even though C．in case D．so long as
11. A．Worse still B．As a matter of fact C．The following day D．All night long
12. A．light B．dark C．snowy D．cloudy
13. A．appealed B．returned C．waved D．nodded
14. A．sew B．decorate C．refill D．preserve
15. A．Besides B．Or C．Instead D．Then
16. A．blew B．gave C．put D．drove
17. A．awesome B．elegant C．wonderful D．true
18. A．words B．friends C．promises D．expectations
19. A．appetite B．effort C．idea D．joke
20. A．ears B．eyes C．mouth D．face
— Can I have a look at the menu, please?
— _______, sir, just a minute.
A．If you like B．You are welcome C．It’s up to you D．Of course
Before going for an interview, it is important to ________ as much information as possible about the company.
A．take out B．bring away C．look up D．turn down
It was with great joy _______ he worked out the problem that he had long been puzzled about.
A．which B．that C．because D．since
The manager is always very _______ for appointments, which earns him a good reputation.
A．punctual B．numb C．allergic D．content
