流利美国口语4.1

W: Could you give me some information on your European tours?

M: We have several package tours you may choose from 10 days to 4 weeks in Europe.

W: I would be interested in a 3 week trip.

M: One moment please, and I will check what’s available. We have one 3 week tour that is still available. It will depart from Ottawa on next Wednesday.

W: What is the cost?

M: The price for one person for a 3 week tour is 2,500 dollars which includes round trip air fare.

W: Sounds good. Let me think it over.

Dialogue 2.

W: I’d like to make a reservation. What flights do you have from Sydney to Hong Kong tomorrow?

M: Just a second, and I will see if there are any flights.

W: I need an economy ticket with the isle¹ seat.

M: OK, anything else?

W: I don't want a morning flight. What’s the exact fare?

M: 565 dollars one way and 820 dollars round trip, and the departure time is 3:30 p.m. Is it all right?

W: OK, thanks.

M: Will this be a one way trip or a round trip?

W: A one way trip, please.

M: By the way, which would you prefer, a smoking seat or a non-smoking seat?

W: I’d like a non-smoking seat. And what time should I check in?

M: Please get to the airport before 2:30.

Dialogue 3.

W: If I want to rent an economy car, how much would it cost?

M: 20 dollars a day, or plus 39 cents per mile.

W: I’d like to reserve one for next week. And I’ll need it from the fifth to the tenth. Could I have one for tomorrow morning?

M: Do you have your driver’s license²?

W: Of course, I have my own license. It’s right here.

M: Good. Now just complete this form and let me see your credit card, please.

W: What time shall I return the car?

M: You may bring it back by 5:30 p.m.

Dialogue 4.

W: Is there any model running a special now?

M: Let me check. And what size do you prefer?

W: Well, I would like to rent a compact car. How much does it cost?

M: 35 dollars a day.

W: How about the sub-compact cars?

M: 30 dollars a day.

W: I will be satisfied with the small one. And I will take it.

M: OK, please fill in this form.

W: What’s the rate for the economy car?

M: We have a mid³ week special. It’s 25 dollars a day.

W: Is there a mileage⁴ limit?

M: Yes, 40 dollars a day or plus 15 cents per mile plus gas.

W: Does the charge cover insurance?

M: No, it costs 6 dollars extra for collision insurance.

Exercise.

1. I want to make reservations to Los Angles for next Friday.

2. What flights do you have from Sydney to Hong Kong tomorrow?

3. Let me see what is available.

4. Would you like a one way trip ticket or a round trip ticket?

5. What would you want, the window seat or isle seat?

6. What is the fare?

7. When should I arrive at the airport for check in?

8. I want to rent an economy car.

9. How much would it cost to rent the car?

10. What’s the rate for this car?

11. 20 dollars a day or plus 39 cents per mile.

12. I need to see your driver’s license.

13. Do you have your major credit card?

14. Is there any model running a special now?

15. Wait a moment, let me check.

1 isle   

n.小岛，岛

参考例句：

• He is from the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea.他来自爱尔兰海的马恩岛。
• The boat left for the paradise isle of Bali.小船驶向天堂一般的巴厘岛。

2 license   

n.执照，许可证，特许；v.许可，特许

参考例句：

• The foreign guest has a license on the person.这个外国客人随身携带执照。
• The driver was arrested for having false license plates on his car.司机由于使用假车牌而被捕。

3 mid   

adj.中央的，中间的

参考例句：

• Our mid-term exam is pending.我们就要期中考试了。
• He switched over to teaching in mid-career.他在而立之年转入教学工作。

4 mileage   

n.里程，英里数；好处，利润

参考例句：

• He doesn't think there's any mileage in that type of advertising.他认为做那种广告毫无效益。
• What mileage has your car done?你的汽车跑了多少英里？