英语对话之旅游咨询-1

A: Hello. The front desk told me to ask you for sightseeing advice.
B: Of course. I'd be more than happy to help. I am, after all, the hotel's concierge¹.
A: Concierge? What exactly is that?
B: We advise you on where to visit, eat, or shop during your stay here in New York.
A: Great! So where should I start my sightseeing?
B: The Statue of Liberty² is always a good place to begin.
A: Well, I saw the Statue of Liberty on my last visit here. Can you recommend³ somewhere else?
B: Hmm. What type of interests do you have?
A: In my spare time, I really like to view art and go running.
B: Aha! Have you been to Central Park or the Museum of Modern Art?
A: No, but I've heard a lot about both.
B: Well, Central Park is wonderful for running. Afterwards, you should head to the Museum to enjoy the art.
A: Great! That sounds like a plan. Thanks a lot.
B: I'm sure you'll have a good time there.
 

1 concierge   

n.管理员；门房

参考例句：

• This time the concierge was surprised to the point of bewilderment.这时候看门人惊奇到了困惑不解的地步。
• As I went into the dining-room the concierge brought me a police bulletin to fill out.我走进餐厅的时候，看门人拿来一张警察局发的表格要我填。

2 liberty   

n.自由，自由权；冒昧行为

参考例句：

• He stood for the cause of liberty and justice.他为自由和正义的事业而奋斗。
• You are at liberty to do as you please.你可以随意行事。

3 recommend   

vt.推荐，介绍；劝告，建议；使成为可取，使受欢迎

参考例句：

• Can you recommend me a good book?你能给我介绍一本好书吗？
• I can recommend this play to all lovers of good theatre.我把这个剧推荐给所有爱好优秀戏剧的人。