Working out Schedules for Activities 按排活动日程

    Key Sentences（重点句子）
    232．I have come to make sure that your stay in Beijing is a pleasant  one.
    我特地为你们安排使你们在北京的逗留愉快。
    233．You're going out of your way for us, I believe.
    我相信这是对我们的特殊照顾了。
    234．It's just the matter of the schedule, that is, if it is convenient for you right now.
    如果你们感到方便的话，我想现在讨论一下日程安排的问题。
    235．I think we can draw up a tentative¹ plan now.
    我认为现在可以先草拟一个临时方案。
    236．If he wants to make any changes, minor² alternations can be made then.
    如果他有什么意见的话，我们还可以对计划稍加修改。
    237．Is there any way of ensuring we'll have enough time for our talks?
    我们是否能保证有充足的时间来谈判？
    238．So our evenings will be quite full then?
    那么我们的活动在晚上也安排满了吗？
    239．We'll leave some evenings free, that is, if it is all right with you.
    如果你们愿意的话，我们想留几个晚上供你们自由支配。
    240．We'd have to compare notes on what we've discussed during the day.
    我们想用点时间来研究讨论一下白天谈判的情况。
    241．That'll put us both in the picture.
    这样双方都能了解全面的情况。
    242．Then we'd have some idea of what you'll be needing.
    那么我们就会心中有点儿数，知道你们需要什么了。
    243．I can't say for certain off-hand.
    我还不能马上说定。
    244．Better have something we can get our hands on rather than just spend all our time talking.
    有些实际材料拿到手总比坐着闲聊强。
    245．It'll be easier for us to get down to facts them.
    这样就容易进行实质性的谈判了。
    246．But wouldn't you like to spend an extra day or two here?
    你们不愿在北京多待一两天吗？
    247．I'm afraid that won't be possible, much as we'd like to.
    尽管我们很想这样做，但恐怕不行了。
    248．We've got to report back to the head office.
    我们还要赶回去向总部汇报情况呢。
    249．Thank you for your cooperation.
    谢谢你们的合作。
    250．We've arranged our schedule without any trouble.
    我们已经很顺利地把活动日程安排好了。
    251．Here is a copy of itinerary³ we have worked out for you and your friends. Would you please have a look at it?
    这是我们为你和你的朋友拟定的活动日程安排。请过目一下，好吗？
    252．If you have any questions on the details, feel free to ask.
    如果对某些细节有意见的话，请提出来。
    253．I can see you have put a lot of time into it.
    我相信你在制定这个计划上一定花了不少精力吧。
    254．We really wish you'll have a pleased. stay here.
    我们真诚地希望你们在这里过得愉快。
    255． I wonder if it is possible to arrange shopping for us.
    我想能否在我们访问结束时为我们安排一点时间购物。
    Dialogue A(A: Miss Huang, the secretary of the China National Industrial Prducts Import ＆ Export Corporation;  B: Mr Wilson ＆ Mr. Matthew, businessman and technician⁴ from the United States)A: Good morning, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Matthew. I trust you've had a good rest.
    B＆ C: Yes, thank you.
    A: I have come to make sure that your stay in Beijing is a pleasant one.
    B: Why, thank you. You're going out of your way for us, I believe.
    A: Not at all. After all, it's your first trip here and we'd like you to feel at home. If there's anything special you want, you can tell me. I'll try my best to help you.
    B: Thank you. The room service here is quite good and we like the food here.
    A: I'm very much glad you find the hotel service satisfactory⁵.
    B: Yes, I do.
    A: By the way, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Matthew, I have a few things I'd like to talk over with you.
    B: By all means.
    A: It's just the matter of the schedule, that is, if it is convenient for you right now.
    B: Why not? No better time than now.
    A: I understand that Mr. Paul of your party has not arrived yet. When do you expect him?
    B: Mr. Paul has booked his flight for the 28th. I think we can draw up a tentative plan now. If he wants to make any changes, minor alternations can be made then. Will that suit you?
    A: That would be fine.
    C: Well, Wilson. I'm sure Mr. Paul wouldn't mind two days of sightseeing as our hosts have taken all the trouble to arrange things.
    B: Well, in that case…C: Miss Huang, were you thinking of any particular place you wanted to take us to?
    A: Well, we had the Summer Palace and Great Wall in mind.
    C: Wondeful! I was told that the Summer Palace was the summer residence⁶ of the Empress Dewager. The Great Wall is the sign of the civilization of human beings. I've heard so much about them. How about them, Wilson?
    B: Sure, I'm all for it now that you've got me interested. But is there any way of ensuring we'll have enough time for our talks?
    A: Well, so long as we know what each other's requirements are and we don't get bogged⁷ down on details, I'm sure the talks will progress as planned.
    C: Well, for our part, we'll do our best to make everything smooth sailing.
    A: Thank you. If all goes well, we'll be able to wind up our talks on Friday this week.
    B: I hope so. Anyway we'll do our best.
    Dialogue B(Miss Huang proceeds⁸ to discuss the arrangements of the following activities with Mr. Wilson and Mr. Matthew. )(A: Miss Huang; B: Mr. Wilson; C: Mr. Matthew)A: There are some minor details I'd like to say.
    B: Yes?
    A: We think you'd like to taste some Beijing Duck while you're in Beijing.
    B: Oh, that would be great!
    A: Then we'll have dinner together on the evening of the 28th, that is the evening of Mr. Paul's arrival. By the way, would you be interested in Beijing opera?
    C: I wouldn't mind taking in some Beijing opera. Would you, Wilson?
    B: No, I'd like to. But I hear it is difficult to understand.
    A: Don't worry. I'll take care of that.
    B: Thanks. So our evenings will be quite full then?
    A: Oh, no. We'll leave some evenings free, that is, if it is all right with you.
    B: Oh, sure, that's I wanted to suggest. We'd have to compare notes on what we've discussed during the day.
    A: Right, Let's see what we can work out. And is there anything special you'd like to do?
    B: There is, if it can be arranged…A: Yes?
    C: We'd like to see a couple of your factories.
    A: That can be easily arranged. Anything else?
    B: But if it is not too much trouble, we would like to talk to some of the technicians⁹, if this is possible.
    A: That could be done when you visit the factories.
    C: Good!
    A: We'll take it, then, that the day after Mr. Paul arrives, we'll have a briefing session¹⁰, so you'll know what we need andwe'll know what you have to offer. Will that do?
    B: Sure. That'll put us both in the picture.
    A: The day after that----should we continue with our talks or would you…B: Look, could you arrange a visit to one of your factories on that day? Then we'd have some idea of what you'll be needing.
    A: I can't say for certain off-hand. But I think it can be arranged for Mr. Paul to visit the Beijing Electronic Equipment Factory, which you and Mr. Matthew visit the Jinghua Electronic Equipment Factory in the afternoon, that is, if it's convenient for you.
    B: That's a good idea! Better have something we can get our hands on rather than just spend all our time talking.
    A: And after that we'll continue with our talk. You'll have some first hand knowledge of the situation by then.
    B: Yes, it'll be easier for us to get down to facts then. We'll be having talks for a couple of days! I think, there're a lot of thing to go over.
    A: We thought you might like to see the sights of Beijing between talks.
    B: Thanks, maybe later. Let's get business over first.
    A: Well, we had thought a sightseeing trip between talks would be a welcome diversion¹¹. Business can be combined with pleasure, you know.
    B: Of course. I'd appreciate it, if you'll arrange it.
    A: All right. Then I believe that's settled.
    B: By the way, Miss Huang, can you recommend a good restaurant?We'd like to give a dinner for you, too.
    A: Thank you, When the time comes, I'll make the necessary reservations¹² for you.
    B: Thanks.
    C: And would you please see that our plane tickets are booked for the next Thursday, the day after we wind up our talks.
    A: Sure! But wouldn't you like to spend an extra day or two here?
    B: I'm afraid that won't be possible, much as we'd like to. You see, we've got to report back to the head office.
    A: Oh, I see. Maybe some other time then.
    B: We're sure we'll be in and out of Beijing pretty often in the future.
    C: Then it's all settled, Miss Huang. Thank you for your cooperation. I'm sure the talks will go well. We've arranged our schedule without any trouble.
    Dialogue C(Miss Li, the secretary, is asking for their guest Mr. Schurz's opinion on the itinerary she has worked out for their visit. )(A: Miss Li; B: Mr. Schurz, a foreign businessman)A: Good morning, Mr. Schurz. We are very glad you could come.
    B: Thank you, Miss Li. We are pleased to have the opportunity to visit your company.
    A: Mr. Schurz, we have arranged for you and your friends to have dinner with our manager, Mr. Sun at twelve o'clock today.
    B: Good.
    A: Here is a copy of itinerary we have worked out for you and your friends. Would you please have a look at it?
    B: That's OK.
    A: If you have any questions on the details, feel free to ask.
    B: (After reading the itinerary) Oh, it's a very good one. I can see you have put a lot of time into it.
    A: Thank you. We really wish you'll have a pleased stay here.
    B: By the way, Miss Li. I wonder if it is possible to arrange shopping for us.
    A: Yes, of course. I'm wondering what time would be most convenient for you.
    B: How about the day before the end of our visit?
    A: OK. I'll arrange the shopping in the schedule.
    B: It's very kind of you.
    A: It's a pleasure. And we've arranged for a car to come to pick you up at half past eleven. Will you be ready and wait for us in the lobby¹³?
    B: OK.

1 tentative   

adj.试验性质的，暂时的，犹豫不决的

参考例句：

• I have some tentative suggestions.我有几点不成熟的想法。
• Please come out with your tentative ideas at the meeting.请把你的初步设想在会上讲一讲。

2 minor   

adj.较小(少)的，较次要的；n.辅修学科；vi.辅修

参考例句：

• The young actor was given a minor part in the new play.年轻的男演员在这出新戏里被分派担任一个小角色。
• I gave him a minor share of my wealth.我把小部分财产给了他。

3 itinerary   

n.行程表，旅行路线；旅行计划

参考例句：

• The two sides have agreed on the itinerary of the visit.双方商定了访问日程。
• The next place on our itinerary was Silistra.我们行程的下一站是锡利斯特拉。

4 technician   

n.技术员，技师

参考例句：

• The technician is busy repairing the machine.技师正忙于修理那台机器。
• A skilled technician takes years to train.一个熟练的技师需要数年时间才能培训出来。

5 satisfactory   

adj.令人满意的；可喜的；恰当的

参考例句：

• I hope this arrangement will be satisfactory to you.我希望这种安排会使你满意。
• After much discussion we came at a conclusion satisfactory to all.经过充分讨论，我们得出了大家都很满意的结论。

6 residence   

n.住处，住宅；居住，(合法)居住资格

参考例句：

• They are only allowed one month's residence.他们获准只逗留一个月。
• He took up residence in Australia.他去澳大利亚居住。

7 bogged   

adj.陷于泥沼的v.（使）陷入泥沼， （使）陷入困境( bog的过去式和过去分词 )；妨碍，阻碍

参考例句：

• The professor bogged down in the middle of his speech. 教授的演讲只说了一半便讲不下去了。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
• The tractor is bogged down in the mud. 拖拉机陷入了泥沼。 来自《简明英汉词典》

8 proceeds   

n.（pl）收益

参考例句：

• She sold her car and bought a piano with the proceeds. 她卖掉了汽车，然后用这笔收入买了一架钢琴。
• They bought a new minibus with the proceeds from the auction. 他们用拍卖得来的钱买了一辆新面包车。

9 technicians   

技术人员( technician的名词复数 )； 专家； 技巧好的人； （艺术、体育等的）技巧精湛者

参考例句：

• Two technicians were preparing a videotape recording of last week's programme. 两个技术人员正在准备上周节目的录像带。
• The exploitation of natural resources was hampered by the lack of technicians. 自然资源的开发因缺少技术人员而受阻。

10 session   

n.会议，开庭期，市盘，学期；adj.短期的

参考例句：

• This matter will go over until the next session.这件事将留待下次会议讨论。
• Congress is now in session.国会现在正在开会。

11 diversion   

n.转移，转向，消遣，娱乐，临时绕行路

参考例句：

• Golf is my father's favourite diversion.高尔夫球是我父亲最喜欢的娱乐。
• The magician's talk created a diversion of attention.魔术师的讲话分散了人们的注意力。

12 reservations   

n.[法律]（权益等的）保留( reservation的名词复数 )；预订；保留地；保留意见

参考例句：

• Most of these workers are American Indians living on reservations. 这些工人中的大多数是住在居留地的美洲印第安人。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Have you made the reservations for our holiday yet? 你为我们度假做好预订安排了吗？ 来自《简明英汉词典》

13 lobby   

n.前厅，（剧院的）门廊

参考例句：

• As he walked through the lobby,he skirted a group of ladies.他穿过门厅时，绕过了一群女士。
• The delegates entered the assembly hall by way of the lobby.代表们通过大厅进入会场。