商务英语情景口语100主题012

12 International Business Travel

Dialogue 1

A: I hear you're being sent to Madrid for the annual conference. Is that right?

B: Yes, it would be my first trip overseas. Actually, it's going to be my first time leaving the country.

A: Are you serious? You haven't even been anywhere on vacation?

B: No, I have never vacationed anywhere exotic. But even if I don't get a chance to travel on my personal time, at least I can travel on company time!

A: Well, being able to go to the conference sounds like such a great opportunity. Have you applied¹ at the embassy for a visa yet?

B: Yes, it wasn't too hard to get. All I had to do was fill out the paperwork and pay the application fee.

A: You leave next Tuesday, right? What time is your flight?

B: My flight departs at 7 am. I have everything except for my luggage ready.

A: If your flight is leaving so early, I can take you to the airport and see you off. I'll still be able to make it into the office by 9.

B: That would be great! Thanks a lot!

Dialogue 2

A: How were things in the Tokyo branch when you were there?

B: Good! They have expanded and are doing better than they were last quarter. It's nice to see some improvement for a change.

A: Do you see the trend continuing over the next few months?

B: Yes, especially with so many of our executives going back and forth² from here to Japan. The only problem is, they may have trouble when they go to open up business here.

A: Why would you say that?

B: They aren't too familiar with doing business outside of Japan. There are a lot of cultural differences to account for.

A: I'll say! Sometimes they just do things really differently. But one thing I can say, they are really hospitable³.

B: Have you ever been to Japan?

A: Sure! I just got back yesterday. I'm still suffering from jet lag.

1 applied   

adj.应用的；v.应用，适用

参考例句：

• She plans to take a course in applied linguistics.她打算学习应用语言学课程。
• This cream is best applied to the face at night.这种乳霜最好晚上擦脸用。

2 forth   

adv.向前；向外，往外

参考例句：

• The wind moved the trees gently back and forth.风吹得树轻轻地来回摇晃。
• He gave forth a series of works in rapid succession.他很快连续发表了一系列的作品。

3 hospitable   

adj.好客的；宽容的；有利的，适宜的

参考例句：

• The man is very hospitable.He keeps open house for his friends and fellow-workers.那人十分好客，无论是他的朋友还是同事，他都盛情接待。
• The locals are hospitable and welcoming.当地人热情好客。