Underline the nouns in the text with which no articles are used and explain why.

3. Complete as in the text:

During their stay at the hotel .. had a few talks with ... staff, ... re­ceptionist, waiters ... etc. The text reproduces some ... talks.

4. Read the following:

Is there any message for me, please?

Is this channel paid?

What's the number of the channel?

That's a rule practically with every hotel in England.

5. Insert prepositions:

Is there any message ... me, please? Mr Brown telephoned you . three o'clock. He will call you . . eight this evening Thank you . the message. The sugar is ... the table.

What's the number ... the channel?

Can I make a local call... my room?

That's a rule practically ... every hotel in England.

I'll do that ... all means.