(1)At the Travel Agent
(1)在旅行社
Model Dialogs
標準對話
Dialog 1 Arranging a Tour
對話1安排旅程
A:Yes, sir. What can I do for you?
A：是的，先生，有什么我可以效勞的嗎?
B:Well, I’d like to do some sightseeing. Could you give me some information about the tours?
B：嗯，我想觀光，你能提供一些有關旅程的資料嗎?
A:Certainly. We have a number of tours. Is there anything special you want to see?
A：當然可以，我們有幾種旅程，有沒有什么特定地點你想看的?
B:No, just the interesting and historical places in the city.
B：不，只是城內的名勝古跡。
A:All right. Let me give you some brochures. You’ll notice there are morning, afternoon, and all-day tours.
A：好的，我給你一些簡介，你會注意到有上午、下午和整天的旅程。
B:Yes, I see. What about this morning tour? Does it include the United Nations?
B：是的，我看到了，上午旅程怎樣?包括聯合國嗎?
A:No, sir. That’s in the all-day tour or the afternoon tour.
A：不，先生，那是整天或下午的旅程。
B:Well, I think I’d better take the all-day tour and see everything. Where does the bus leave from?
B：嗯，我想我最好選擇整天的旅程參觀每樣東西，大巴車從哪里出發?
A:It leaves from the Hilton Hotel at 8:30.
A：8點半從希爾頓出發。
B:That’s fine. Would you reserve a seat for Saturday morning, please?
B：好的，請你幫我預訂星期六上午的座位好嗎?
Useful Expression
常用語句
I’d like to take a tour of the city.
我想參觀一下市區。
I’m interested in seeing(going to, visiting) the Statue of Liberty.
我想看自由女神像。
I’d like a tour of the city.
我想在市內觀光。
What does the morning tour include?
上午旅程包括些什么?
What’s the most comprehensive tour of the city?
市內旅程內容最豐富的是什么?
I’m most interested in historic sights. Which tour do you suggest?
我最喜歡古跡，你建議我參加哪一個旅程?
Does this tour include (visit, stop at) the Statue of Liberty?
這個旅程包括自由女神像嗎?
How much does the all-day tour cost?
整天旅程的費用是多少?
Can I pay for this in traveler’s checks?
我可以用旅行支票付款嗎?
What does the price include?
這個價格包括什么?
Where can I find a map of the city?
哪里有市區地圖?
I’d like to buy a subway map.
我要買張地鐵地圖。
I need a train(bus, plane) schedule.
我要一張火車(公共汽車、飛機)時刻表。
Could you find me a Chiese-speaking guide, please?
請你找個說中文的導游好嗎?
I’d like to hire a guide to show me the town tomorrow.
我想雇個導游明天帶我參觀這個城市。
I’d like to do some sightseeing by car.
我想坐汽車觀光
Where do I catch the bus?
我在哪里坐大巴車?
I suppose I’ll take the all-day tour.
我想選擇整天的旅程。
I’d like to reserve one seat for this Saturday.
我想預訂星期六的一個座位。
How long will the tour take?
這旅程有多少時間?
How long does it take to get to the United Nations Building?
去聯合國大廈要多久?
What’s the fare on the Staten Island Ferry?
史第頓島渡船的費用是多少?
Please pick me up in front of the Hilton Hotel at 3 o’clock (in 2 hours).
請在3點時(兩個鐘頭后)在希爾頓飯店前接我。
Is the museum open today?
博物館今天開放嗎?
Do you know the admission fee for the Museum of Art?
你知道美術館的入場費是多少嗎?
Vocabulary
詞匯
monument
紀念牌
famous spots(sights)
名勝
places of interest
觀光地區
places of historical interest
古跡
fair
展覽
carnival
嘉年華會
circus
馬戲團
exposition
博覽會
parade
游行
sightseeing bus (boat)
觀光大巴(船)
museum
博物館
art gallery
美術館(畫廊)
photo gallery
攝影展覽會
picture gallery
畫廊
concert hall
音樂廳
opera house
劇院
movie theater
電影院
drive-in theater
空調電影院
stadium
體育場
auditorium
禮堂
aquarium
水族館
bowling alley
保齡球場
zoo
動物園
statue
雕像
park
公園
botanical garden
植物園
conservatory
溫室
scrutinizer
雙層大巴
bus depot; bus terminal
車站
meal stop
用餐停車站
rest stop
休息停車站
token
乘車專用幣
turnstile
十字轉門
junction
聯絡站，換車站
(2)At the Rent-a-Car Office
(2)在出租汽車公司
Model Dialogs
標準對話
Dialog 1 Renting-a-Car
對話1租車
A:I’d like some information about renting a car.
A：我想了解一下有關租車的事宜。
B:Yes, sir. I’ll be happy to answer your questions.
B：好的，先生。我很樂意回答你的問題。
A:What do you charge for car rentals?
A：租車費用你們怎么計算?
B:Our rates are $10.00 a day and 10 cents a mile.
B：我們的租車費是一天10美元，每英里10分錢。
A:I see. Do I have to return the car to this agency?
A：我明白了，我必須把車還到這里嗎?
B:No, sir. We have offices all over the U.S., You can rent the car here, and turn it in at offices.
B：不，先生，我們在美國各地都有營業處，你可以在此租車，在任何一家營業
A:All right. Just one more question. How do I pay?
A：好的，不覺有一個問題，我該怎么付款?
B:We require a $10.00 deposit now. Then we record the present mileage on the car you n you turn the car in, the deposit is deducted from the bill.
B：先付10元保證金，然后我們會記錄你所租車的目前里程，當你還車時，保帳單中扣除。
A:That sounds reasonable. I’d like to rent a compact, preferably a VW.
A：聽起來蠻合理的，我要租一部小型車，最好是VW的。
B:Yes, sir. We need to see your driver’s license. You have an international license, don’t
B：好的，先生，我們要看看你的駕照，你有國際駕照，不是嗎?
A:Yes I do.
A：是的，我有。
B:Fine. Then if you’ll fill in this card, I’ll get the keys, and we’ll take you to your car.
B：好的，請你填好這張卡片，我去拿鑰匙，然后就可以帶你去取車了。
Useful Expression
常用語句
I’d like to rent a car tomorrow.
我明天要租一輛車。
Where can I rent a car?
在哪里我可以租到車?
How much does it cost to rent a car?
租一輛車要多少錢?
What are your daily rates?
每天的租金是多少?
Is there a deposit?
要保證金嗎?
I’d like to rent an economy car.
我要租一輛省油車。
That’ll be just right.
那正好。
I prefer a compact car.
我較喜歡小型車。
Fill it up, please... Regular.
請加滿，普通汽油。
Ten dollars’ worth, please.
共10元。
Five dollar’s worth of regular, please.
請加5元的普通汽油。
Ten dollars’ worth of High Octane, please.
請加10元的高辛烷汽油。
A quart of oil, please.
請加一夸脫機油。
Would you clean the rear (front) windshield, please?
請擦拭一下后(前)方擋風玻璃好嗎?
I need some air in my front left tire.
左前輪要打點氣。
I think these tires need some air.
我想這些輪胎要打點氣。
How far is the next gas station?
下一個加油站有多遠?
Vocabulary
詞匯
road map
道路地圖
highway
公路
freeway; expressway
高速公路
route
路線
interstate highway
州內公路
bypass
迂回路，旁路
underpass
地下道路
detour
臨時迂回路
turnpike; tolll road
收費道路
toll gate; tollbooth
收費站
circle
圓環
left lane
左線道
right lane
右線道
gas station
加油站
attendant
乘客
trailer truck
拖車
trailer; camper
小型拖車
ambulance
急救車
sports car
跑車
sedan
轎車
sports coupe
雙座跑車
station wagon
旅行車
oil truck
油罐車
van
有蓬卡車
rearview mirror
后視鏡
headlight
頭燈
taillight; tail lamp
尾燈
turn signal
方向燈
bumper
保險桿
car radio
汽車用收音機
antenna; aerial
天線
dashboard
儀表板
fuel(gas) gauge
燃料表
ignition
點火
choke
阻風
speedometer
速度計
steering wheel
方向盤
accelerator
油門(加速踏板)
hand (emergency) brake
手剎車
clutch
離合器
gear
齒輪
brake
剎車
seat
座位
seat belt; safety belt
安全帶
hood
引擎蓋
grille
水箱前格子窗
license plate
牌照
hubcap
輪蓋
engine
引擎
battery
電瓶
radiator
冷卻器(水箱)
distributor
配電器
spark plug
火星塞
cylinder head
汽缸蓋
drive-in restaurant
連車駕駛進去的餐館
roadside picnic area
路旁野餐區
observation area
眺望臺
motel; motor inn
汽車旅館
traffic ticket
交通違規單
highway patrol
交通警察
