SKI DUBAI
Adults
(13 years and up)
Children
(up to 12 years)
Ski slope
(2 hours) $ 40 $ 35
Extension
(per hour) $ 10 $ 5
Ski slope
Day pass $ 75 $ 60
Included in the price
• Jacket
• Pants
• Disposable socks
• Helmets for children
• Skis, poles and boots
• Ski lift pass
Νοt included
• Gloves
• Locker rental KI SKI IN THE DESERT!
is an indoor ski resort covering 22,500
square metres and features real snow all year round.
There are 5 ski runs, the longest being 400 metres.
There is a Snow Park with lots of activities for children
and parents alike. Attached to the resort is the
Kempinski Hotel, a five-star luxury international hotel.
For general information call or e-mail us.
HOURS AND ADMISSION FEES
Sun to Wed 10am-11pm, Thu to Sat 10am-midnight
Ski Passes:
* Prices are in US dollars and are subject to change.
SKI SCHOOL
The ideal place to learn, refresh or improve ski and
snowboard skills. The emphasis is on fun and guests
also learn skills suitable for all ages and abilities. Safety
is always our priority.
Group lessons price list:
Discovery Lesson [60 mins] $ 40
Adult Group Lesson [90 mins] $ 50
Child Group Lesson [90 mins] $ 45
Youngsters [3-6 years, 60 mins] $ 40
CORPORATE CLIENT DEALS
r esort is ideal for companies planning
team building or an outing for their staff and families. Ski
beginners are taught the basics and experienced skiers
are provided with a two-hour ski pass. Activity on the snow
is followed up by a delicious meal in the café.
The programme can be taken for lunch or dinner and is
available only for groups of 20 persons and more.
For reservations e-mail us and indicate preferred date, time
and the number of persons who are first timers and those
who can manage alone with a ski pass.
Please consider booking at least 10 days in advance.
THE KEMPINSKI INTERNATIONAL
5-STAR HOTEL
The hotel features 393 deluxe rooms and suites including
15 unique, Alpine ski chalets. The ski chalet includes a
bathroom, living area, spacious bedroom and kitchen.
The Kempinski has a spa, an infinity swimming pool
and tennis courts. The courts and pool open daily from
10:30am – 8pm.
See bulletin board or contact us for consultation on an
individualised, one-on-one fitness regime organised by a
personal trainer.
Deluxe doubles from $200 per room.
Special offer:
Book a minimum of two nights and get a 10% discount at
Ski Dubai.
To check availability and room prices please contact us.
Free shuttle service to and from the airport
available.
Maximum group numbers are 10
people of the same ability per instructor.
Individual lessons available.
Please book in advance to ensure
instructor availability.
Please note that people who have
never skied or snowboarded need to
take at least two lessons before they
can purchase a ski pass. Minimum
requirements are to take the chairlift on
your own, make turns and be able to stop.
SKI DUBAI
SKI DUBAI
SNOW PARK
This is the world’s largest Snow Park and lies on 3000
square metres of snow. It has hills, rides, a cave and
regular snowfalls. A large observation tower offers a
wonderful view of the main slope and has a self-service
restaurant.
Opening times:
Sun-Wed 10am-11pm, Thu-Sat 10am-midnight
Entrance fees (full day access):
Adults (13 years and up) $ 30
Children (up to 12 years) $ 15
Rates are in US dollars and are subject to change.
Visit our website to book group lessons or buy ski passes
and Snow Park tickets online
Payment methods
Visa, MasterCard, American Express.
SKI DUBAI
SKI DUBAI
115
GRAMMAR
A. Read the text below and match the rules about
the uses of the Past Simple with the verbs in
red in the text.
Look back at the text and answer the following
questions.
• Which verb is used to form the negative and question
form of the Past Simple?
• In which persons do we use was and in which do we
use were?
• In which of the two past tenses do some verbs have an
irregular form?
WORDS EASILY CONFUSED
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the
words in the boxes.
VOCABULARY
FOCUS ON USE
FOCUS ON FORM
1. PAST SIMPLE / PAST PROGRESSIVE
vocabulary & grammar
1. We stayed at the Radison Hotel in a luxurious
with a living area, a separate dining area and a
spacious bedroom.
2. The ship we took the cruise on was huge, and our
was comfortable even though it was a bit
small.
3. Did you book a single or a double ?
4. Many students prefer to stay in when they
travel because they offer cheap accommodation.
5. We stayed at a popular seaside holiday in
Spain with great beaches and lots of restaurants.
6. This brand new is located in the centre of
the city, and facilities include a Health and Beauty
Spa, a Fitness Centre and a Business Centre.
7. We had a long and hard ahead of us, so we
decided to make an early start.
8. We stayed in the largest town on the island, but we
organised several to nearby villages.
9. On the first day in Rome, we went on a sightseeing
of the city.
10. Mr Johnson is on a business in South
America and will be away for two weeks.
11. The ship made its first cross-Atlantic in
1927.
12. My cousin Kyle volunteered to join a scientific
to the South Pole.
13. Some banks charge an extra for this service.
14. How much is the bus ?
15. I have to pay my electricity tomorrow.
16. Our neighbours are inviting 600 to their
daughter’s wedding!
17. The shop assistants at this shop are very polite and
always try to satisfy .
18. He is a very successful lawyer and many of his
are well-known businessmen.
hotel resort hostel
outing tour journey
voyage trip expedition
fee bill fare
client guest customer
room suite cabin
A few years ago, I was working for an international
company in Zurich. One Monday morning after an
exhausting weekend, my alarm didn’t go off, so I got
to work late. I rushed into my office, sat down at my
desk and tried to look busy. Like any Monday morning,
some of my colleagues were working while others were
discussing their weekend. At that moment, our boss
walked in, and to our surprise, he announced, ‘I have
arranged a Corporate Clients weekend in Dubai for all
the staff!’ As Dubai is hot, we all imagined ourselves
relaxing on a beach. But that is not what happened.
While we were wondering about what clothes to take for
the weekend, our boss said, ‘Don’t forget to bring some
warm clothes for skiing!’ Of course, we thought he was
joking, but as it turned out, we stayed at the Ski Dubai
resort and went skiing every day! The biggest surprise of
the whole weekend came when we saw our boss doing
some really fancy tricks on a snowboard! At work, he
was always very serious and never showed us that there
was an adventurous side to him.
B. Read the text again and match the rules about
the uses of the Past Progressive with the verbs
in blue in the text.
Grammar Reference p. 140.
The Past Progressive is used for:
1. temporary past states or actions
2. an action in progress in the past that was
interrupted by another action
3. simultaneous actions in progress in the past
The Past Simple is used for:
1. completed actions in the past
2. completed actions that happened one after the
other in the past
3. past habits or repeated actions in the past (often
used with adverbs of frequency)
4. an action in the past that interrupted a ‘longer’
action in progress
116
1. My younger brother
(go) swimming every afternoon last summer.
2. The cat (jump) onto the
table, (drink) the milk and
(fall) asleep.
3. It (be) a warm summer
afternoon, and we
(sit) in a café when we
(hear) someone shout for help.
4. Anwar (still learn) to be a
pilot in those days.
5. When Husain (be) thinner,
he (often borrow) his
brother’s jeans.
6. Bill (graduate) from
Cardiff University in 2007.
7. This time last year I (surf)
in Barbados.
8. She (shop) in the market
when someone (take) her
handbag.
2. PRACTICE
A. Complete the sentences with the Past Simple or the Past Progressive of the verbs in brackets.
Read the text below and decide which answer a, b or c best fits each gap.
ENGLISH IN USE
Last year, just after we got (1) , my wife and I decided to spend a couple
of months travelling around South America. Among the many interesting
places we visited was the Nevado del Ruiz, an active volcano near the town of
Manizales, Colombia. A bus (2) us up from our hotel at around 7:00
o’clock in the morning and took us near the foot of the mountain. It was a
tiring (3) with lots of twists and turns and this, together with the high
altitude, made some of the (4) really ill. But nobody (5)
because the beauty of the landscape made up for everything. On the way back,
the bus stopped at a nice (6) with thermal baths. There were many
(7) staying here and enjoying the hot springs. In fact, we found the
resort so relaxing that we wanted to spend the night there but, unfortunately,
there were no rooms (8) . Next time we’ll just have to make
reservations.
1. a. married
b. engaged
c. in touch
2. a. was picking
b. picked
c. pick
3. a. voyage
b. outing
c. journey
4. a. passengers
b. visitors
c. inhabitants
5. a. quarrelled
b. complained
c. nagged
6. a. resort
b. cabin
c. hostel
7. a. clients
b. customers
c. guests
8. a. attached
b. available
c. alike
Taif, the country’s summer capital, is a very attractive holiday destination in the
Makkah province of Saudi Arabia. Last year, I (1) (travel) there with my
family and I can honestly say that it (2) (be) one of the most amazing
experiences of our lives.
During our stay there, we (3) (notice) that Taif was much cooler than
other places in Saudi Arabia and that a scented breeze (4) (always /
blow). Later we (5) (_ind out) that the King’s family spends the summer
months here, when Riyadh is too hot. We (6) (visit) the city’s souq, or
market, which according to the locals is one of the most famous in the Kingdom.
Another sight worth seeing is Taif’s local museum, which, as the story goes,
(7) (be) the palace where King Abdul-Aziz (8) (stay) at in
the 1930s. But the most fascinating moment was when we (9)
(take) a trip to the rose plantations. It (10) (be) an April morning and
the workers (11) (pick) some small pink roses that (12)
(smell) like perfume. That is why Taif is also known as ‘Arabia’s Rose’.
B. Complete the text below with the Past Simple or the Past Progressive of the verbs in brackets.
Adults
(13 years and up)
Children
(up to 12 years)
Ski slope
(2 hours) $ 40 $ 35
Extension
(per hour) $ 10 $ 5
Ski slope
Day pass $ 75 $ 60
Included in the price
• Jacket
• Pants
• Disposable socks
• Helmets for children
• Skis, poles and boots
• Ski lift pass
Νοt included
• Gloves
• Locker rental KI SKI IN THE DESERT!
is an indoor ski resort covering 22,500
square metres and features real snow all year round.
There are 5 ski runs, the longest being 400 metres.
There is a Snow Park with lots of activities for children
and parents alike. Attached to the resort is the
Kempinski Hotel, a five-star luxury international hotel.
For general information call or e-mail us.
HOURS AND ADMISSION FEES
Sun to Wed 10am-11pm, Thu to Sat 10am-midnight
Ski Passes:
* Prices are in US dollars and are subject to change.
SKI SCHOOL
The ideal place to learn, refresh or improve ski and
snowboard skills. The emphasis is on fun and guests
also learn skills suitable for all ages and abilities. Safety
is always our priority.
Group lessons price list:
Discovery Lesson [60 mins] $ 40
Adult Group Lesson [90 mins] $ 50
Child Group Lesson [90 mins] $ 45
Youngsters [3-6 years, 60 mins] $ 40
CORPORATE CLIENT DEALS
r esort is ideal for companies planning
team building or an outing for their staff and families. Ski
beginners are taught the basics and experienced skiers
are provided with a two-hour ski pass. Activity on the snow
is followed up by a delicious meal in the café.
The programme can be taken for lunch or dinner and is
available only for groups of 20 persons and more.
For reservations e-mail us and indicate preferred date, time
and the number of persons who are first timers and those
who can manage alone with a ski pass.
Please consider booking at least 10 days in advance.
THE KEMPINSKI INTERNATIONAL
5-STAR HOTEL
The hotel features 393 deluxe rooms and suites including
15 unique, Alpine ski chalets. The ski chalet includes a
bathroom, living area, spacious bedroom and kitchen.
The Kempinski has a spa, an infinity swimming pool
and tennis courts. The courts and pool open daily from
10:30am – 8pm.
See bulletin board or contact us for consultation on an
individualised, one-on-one fitness regime organised by a
personal trainer.
Deluxe doubles from $200 per room.
Special offer:
Book a minimum of two nights and get a 10% discount at
Ski Dubai.
To check availability and room prices please contact us.
Free shuttle service to and from the airport
available.
Maximum group numbers are 10
people of the same ability per instructor.
Individual lessons available.
Please book in advance to ensure
instructor availability.
Please note that people who have
never skied or snowboarded need to
take at least two lessons before they
can purchase a ski pass. Minimum
requirements are to take the chairlift on
your own, make turns and be able to stop.
SKI DUBAI
SKI DUBAI
SNOW PARK
This is the world’s largest Snow Park and lies on 3000
square metres of snow. It has hills, rides, a cave and
regular snowfalls. A large observation tower offers a
wonderful view of the main slope and has a self-service
restaurant.
Opening times:
Sun-Wed 10am-11pm, Thu-Sat 10am-midnight
Entrance fees (full day access):
Adults (13 years and up) $ 30
Children (up to 12 years) $ 15
Rates are in US dollars and are subject to change.
Visit our website to book group lessons or buy ski passes
and Snow Park tickets online
Payment methods
Visa, MasterCard, American Express.
SKI DUBAI
SKI DUBAI
115
GRAMMAR
A. Read the text below and match the rules about
the uses of the Past Simple with the verbs in
red in the text.
Look back at the text and answer the following
questions.
• Which verb is used to form the negative and question
form of the Past Simple?
• In which persons do we use was and in which do we
use were?
• In which of the two past tenses do some verbs have an
irregular form?
WORDS EASILY CONFUSED
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the
words in the boxes.
VOCABULARY
FOCUS ON USE
FOCUS ON FORM
1. PAST SIMPLE / PAST PROGRESSIVE
vocabulary & grammar
1. We stayed at the Radison Hotel in a luxurious
with a living area, a separate dining area and a
spacious bedroom.
2. The ship we took the cruise on was huge, and our
was comfortable even though it was a bit
small.
3. Did you book a single or a double ?
4. Many students prefer to stay in when they
travel because they offer cheap accommodation.
5. We stayed at a popular seaside holiday in
Spain with great beaches and lots of restaurants.
6. This brand new is located in the centre of
the city, and facilities include a Health and Beauty
Spa, a Fitness Centre and a Business Centre.
7. We had a long and hard ahead of us, so we
decided to make an early start.
8. We stayed in the largest town on the island, but we
organised several to nearby villages.
9. On the first day in Rome, we went on a sightseeing
of the city.
10. Mr Johnson is on a business in South
America and will be away for two weeks.
11. The ship made its first cross-Atlantic in
1927.
12. My cousin Kyle volunteered to join a scientific
to the South Pole.
13. Some banks charge an extra for this service.
14. How much is the bus ?
15. I have to pay my electricity tomorrow.
16. Our neighbours are inviting 600 to their
daughter’s wedding!
17. The shop assistants at this shop are very polite and
always try to satisfy .
18. He is a very successful lawyer and many of his
are well-known businessmen.
hotel resort hostel
outing tour journey
voyage trip expedition
fee bill fare
client guest customer
room suite cabin
A few years ago, I was working for an international
company in Zurich. One Monday morning after an
exhausting weekend, my alarm didn’t go off, so I got
to work late. I rushed into my office, sat down at my
desk and tried to look busy. Like any Monday morning,
some of my colleagues were working while others were
discussing their weekend. At that moment, our boss
walked in, and to our surprise, he announced, ‘I have
arranged a Corporate Clients weekend in Dubai for all
the staff!’ As Dubai is hot, we all imagined ourselves
relaxing on a beach. But that is not what happened.
While we were wondering about what clothes to take for
the weekend, our boss said, ‘Don’t forget to bring some
warm clothes for skiing!’ Of course, we thought he was
joking, but as it turned out, we stayed at the Ski Dubai
resort and went skiing every day! The biggest surprise of
the whole weekend came when we saw our boss doing
some really fancy tricks on a snowboard! At work, he
was always very serious and never showed us that there
was an adventurous side to him.
B. Read the text again and match the rules about
the uses of the Past Progressive with the verbs
in blue in the text.
Grammar Reference p. 140.
The Past Progressive is used for:
1. temporary past states or actions
2. an action in progress in the past that was
interrupted by another action
3. simultaneous actions in progress in the past
The Past Simple is used for:
1. completed actions in the past
2. completed actions that happened one after the
other in the past
3. past habits or repeated actions in the past (often
used with adverbs of frequency)
4. an action in the past that interrupted a ‘longer’
action in progress
116
1. My younger brother
(go) swimming every afternoon last summer.
2. The cat (jump) onto the
table, (drink) the milk and
(fall) asleep.
3. It (be) a warm summer
afternoon, and we
(sit) in a café when we
(hear) someone shout for help.
4. Anwar (still learn) to be a
pilot in those days.
5. When Husain (be) thinner,
he (often borrow) his
brother’s jeans.
6. Bill (graduate) from
Cardiff University in 2007.
7. This time last year I (surf)
in Barbados.
8. She (shop) in the market
when someone (take) her
handbag.
2. PRACTICE
A. Complete the sentences with the Past Simple or the Past Progressive of the verbs in brackets.
Read the text below and decide which answer a, b or c best fits each gap.
ENGLISH IN USE
Last year, just after we got (1) , my wife and I decided to spend a couple
of months travelling around South America. Among the many interesting
places we visited was the Nevado del Ruiz, an active volcano near the town of
Manizales, Colombia. A bus (2) us up from our hotel at around 7:00
o’clock in the morning and took us near the foot of the mountain. It was a
tiring (3) with lots of twists and turns and this, together with the high
altitude, made some of the (4) really ill. But nobody (5)
because the beauty of the landscape made up for everything. On the way back,
the bus stopped at a nice (6) with thermal baths. There were many
(7) staying here and enjoying the hot springs. In fact, we found the
resort so relaxing that we wanted to spend the night there but, unfortunately,
there were no rooms (8) . Next time we’ll just have to make
reservations.
1. a. married
b. engaged
c. in touch
2. a. was picking
b. picked
c. pick
3. a. voyage
b. outing
c. journey
4. a. passengers
b. visitors
c. inhabitants
5. a. quarrelled
b. complained
c. nagged
6. a. resort
b. cabin
c. hostel
7. a. clients
b. customers
c. guests
8. a. attached
b. available
c. alike
Taif, the country’s summer capital, is a very attractive holiday destination in the
Makkah province of Saudi Arabia. Last year, I (1) (travel) there with my
family and I can honestly say that it (2) (be) one of the most amazing
experiences of our lives.
During our stay there, we (3) (notice) that Taif was much cooler than
other places in Saudi Arabia and that a scented breeze (4) (always /
blow). Later we (5) (_ind out) that the King’s family spends the summer
months here, when Riyadh is too hot. We (6) (visit) the city’s souq, or
market, which according to the locals is one of the most famous in the Kingdom.
Another sight worth seeing is Taif’s local museum, which, as the story goes,
(7) (be) the palace where King Abdul-Aziz (8) (stay) at in
the 1930s. But the most fascinating moment was when we (9)
(take) a trip to the rose plantations. It (10) (be) an April morning and
the workers (11) (pick) some small pink roses that (12)
(smell) like perfume. That is why Taif is also known as ‘Arabia’s Rose’.
B. Complete the text below with the Past Simple or the Past Progressive of the verbs in brackets.
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