标准美国英语口语 18 Traveling

Unit 18 Traveling

341. I’d like to make a reservation for my trip from Detroit to Beijing on April 13 by Trans Pacific Airline.

342. I’d like to have a round trip ticket with an open return for a year.

343. Economy or Business Class?

344. Could I get an electrinic ticket?

345. Would you like an aisle¹ seat or a window seat?

346. Please reconfirm your reservation with the airline at least 7 days prior to your departure.

347. I’d like to confirm my reservation for Trans Pacific Flight 8 on July 19 from Shanghai to Minneapolis.

348. Please cancel my reservation for Trans Pacific Flight 8 on July 19 from Shanghai to Minneapolis.

349.Would you please make it for the same time on August 2 instead of July 19?

350. Please notice this ticket has a penalty of $75 for any change or cancellation².

351. Your Flight 8 on July 19 from Shanghai to Minneapolis has been canceled.

352. Your new resveration is Flight 8 from Shanghai to Minneapolis at 9:30 a.m. on August 2.

353. Please arrive at airport two hours before your departure to check in.

354. How many pieces of luggage can I take?

355. On international flights you may have two bags checked and one carry-on.

356. On international flights the maximum weight per checked bag is 70 pounds.

357. Smoking is not allowed.

358. Sorry, there are no direct flights from Taipei to Tampa.

359. You’ll have to transfer in Minneapolis.

360. Have a pleasant trip!

Conversation 1

Ruby³: Hello! This is Ruby speaking from G.O.T. International Travel Agency. What can I do for you?

Viktar: I’d like to make a reservation for my trip from Detroit to Beijing on April 13 on Trans Pacific Airline.

Ruby: Do you want a single ticket or a round trip ticket?

Viktar: I’d like to have a round trip ticket with a one-year open return.

Ruby: Economy or Business Class?

Viktar: Economy, please. How much is it?

Ruby: It will be $850.

Viktar: Very good. Could I get an electronic ticket? I’m always afraid of losing my tickets.

Ruby: No problem. How do you wish to pay for it?

Viktar: Bank of American card. The number is 6786 9182 12300 8657.

Ruby: Thank you! Would you like an aisle seat or a window seat?

Viktar: An aisle seat, please. I’m tall and need to get up and walk pretty often.

Ruby: No problem. Your ticket is for Trans Pacific Flight 87 from Detroit to Beijing at 3:40 p.m. on April 13. You will arrive at Beijing International Airport at 6:35 p.m. on April 14. Your electronic ticket confirmation⁴ number is 1POJK4RB. You have a one-year open return ticket.

Viktar: What time should I arrive at Detroit Airport?

Ruby: Please be at the airport two hours before your departure to check in. You also need to reconfirm your reservation with the airline at least 7 days prior to your departure.

Viktar: What happens if I can’t leave on April 13? Can I cancel my ticket or change the reservation to another date?

Ruby: Yes, you can, but you will have to pay a penalty of $75 for any change or cancellation.

Viktar: That’s OK. What are the weight restrictions⁵ for checked baggage?

Ruby: On Trans Pacific international flights, each ticketed passenger is permitted a maximum of two checked bags with a maximum weight per checked bag of 70 pounds.

Viktar: That’s great! I can have two bags checked for 70 pounds each. I think I’m all set. You’re really efficient. Thank you very much for your help.

Ruby: Thank you for the compliment and for calling G.O.T. Travel Agency. Have a nice trip!

Conversation 2

Anna: Good afternoon! Trans Pacific Airline. How can I help you?

Judy: I’m calling to cancel my reservation for Trans Pacific Flight 8 on July 19 from Taipei to Minneapolis. Could you please make it for the same flight on August 2 instead of July 19?

Anna: What’s your name, please?

Judy: My name is Judy Wang.

Anna: How do you spell your name, please?

Judy: My first name is J-U-D-Y, and my last name is W-A-N-G.

Anna: Please note that this ticket has a penalty of $75 for any change or cancellation.

Judy: It’s OK. Where should I pay for the penalty?

Anna: At the airport. OK, Miss. Wang, your Flight 8 on July 19 from Taipei to Minneapolis is canceled. Your new reservation is Trans Pacific Flight 8 from Taipei to Minneapolis at 9:30 a.m. on August 2. Please arrive at the airport two hours before your departure. Your confirm number is 1POJ7403.

Judy: That’s 1POJ7403.

Anna: That’s correct.

Judy: Thank you!

Anna: Is there anything else I can do for you?

Judy: No, thanks. I’m all set. Good-bye.

1 aisle   

n.（教堂、教室、戏院等里的）过道，通道

参考例句：

• The aisle was crammed with people.过道上挤满了人。
• The girl ushered me along the aisle to my seat.引座小姐带领我沿着通道到我的座位上去。

2 cancellation   

n.删除，取消

参考例句：

• Heavy seas can cause cancellation of ferry services.海上风浪太大，可能须要取消渡轮服务。
• Her cancellation of her trip to Paris upset our plan.她取消了巴黎之行打乱了我们的计划。

3 ruby   

n.红宝石，红宝石色

参考例句：

• She is wearing a small ruby earring.她戴着一枚红宝石小耳环。
• On the handle of his sword sat the biggest ruby in the world.他的剑柄上镶有一颗世上最大的红宝石。

4 confirmation   

n.证实，确认，批准

参考例句：

• We are waiting for confirmation of the news.我们正在等待证实那个消息。
• We need confirmation in writing before we can send your order out.给你们发送订购的货物之前，我们需要书面确认。

5 restrictions   

约束( restriction的名词复数 )； 管制； 制约因素； 带限制性的条件（或规则）

参考例句：

• I found the restrictions irksome. 我对那些限制感到很烦。
• a snaggle of restrictions 杂乱无章的种种限制