美国观光英语会话 06
６、观光
(1)At the Travel Agent
（１）在旅行社
Model Dialogs
标准对话
Dialog 1 Arranging a Tour
对话１ 安排旅程
A:Yes, sir. What can I do for you?
Ａ：是的，先生，有什么我可以效劳的吗？
B:Well, I'd like to do some sightseeing. Could you give me some information about the tours?
Ｂ：嗯，我想观光，你能提供一些有关旅程的资料吗？
A:Certainly. We have a number of tours. Is there anything special you want to see?
Ａ：当然可以，我们有几种旅程，有没有什么特定地点你想看的？
B:No, just the interesting and historical places in the city.
Ｂ：不，只是城内的名胜古迹。
A:All right. Let me give you some brochures. You'll notice there are morning, afternoon, and all-day tours.
Ａ：好的，我给你一些简介，你会注意到有上午、下午和整天的旅程。
B:Yes, I see. What about this morning tour? Does it include the United Nations?
Ｂ：是的，我看到了，上午旅程怎样？包括联合国吗？
A:No, sir. That's in the all-day tour or the afternoon tour.
Ａ：不，先生，那是整天或下午的旅程。
B:Well, I think I'd better take the all-day tour and see everything. Where does the bus leave from?
Ｂ：嗯，我想我最好选择整天的旅程参观每样东西，大巴车从哪里出发？
A:It leaves from the Hilton Hotel at 8:30.
Ａ：８点半从希尔顿出发。
B:That's fine. Would you reserve a seat for Saturday morning, please?
Ｂ：好的，请你帮我预订星期六上午的座位好吗？
Useful Expression
常用语句
I'd like to take a tour of the city.
我想参观一下市区。
I'm interested in seeing(going to, visiting) the Statue of Liberty.
我想看自由女神像。
I'd like a tour of the city.
我想在市内观光。
What does the morning tour include?
上午旅程包括些什么？
What's the most comprehensive tour of the city?
市内旅程内容最丰富的是什么？
I'm most interested in historic sights. Which tour do you suggest?
我最喜欢古迹，你建议我参加哪一个旅程？
Does this tour include (visit, stop at) the Statue of Liberty?
这个旅程包括自由女神像吗？
How much does the all-day tour cost?
整天旅程的费用是多少？
Can I pay for this in traveler's checks?
我可以用旅行支票付款吗？
What does the price include?
这个价格包括什么？
Where can I find a map of the city?
哪里有市区地图？
I'd like to buy a subway map.
我要买张地铁地图。
I need a train(bus, plane) schedule.
我要一张火车（公共汽车、飞机）时刻表。
Could you find me a Chiese-speaking guide, please?
请你找个说中文的导游好吗？
I'd like to hire a guide to show me the town tomorrow.
我想雇个导游明天带我参观这个城市。
I'd like to do some sightseeing by car.
我想坐汽车观光
Where do I catch the bus?
我在哪里坐大巴车？
I suppose I'll take the all-day tour.
我想选择整天的旅程。
I'd like to reserve one seat for this Saturday.
我想预订星期六的一个座位。
How long will the tour take?
这旅程有多少时间？
How long does it take to get to the United Nations Building?
去联合国大厦要多久？
What's the fare on the Staten Island Ferry?
史第顿岛渡船的费用是多少？
Please pick me up in front of the Hilton Hotel at 3 o'clock (in 2 hours).
请在３点时（两个钟头后）在希尔顿饭店前接我。
Is the museum open today?
博物馆今天开放吗？
Do you know the admission fee for the Museum of Art?
你知道美术馆的入场费是多少吗？
Vocabulary
词汇
monument
纪念牌
famous spots(sights)
名胜
places of interest
观光地区
places of historical interest
古迹
fair
展览
carnival
嘉年华会
circus
马戏团
exposition
博览会
parade
游行
sightseeing bus (boat)
观光大巴（船）
museum
博物馆
art gallery
美术馆（画廊）
photo gallery
摄影展览会
picture gallery
画廊
concert hall
音乐厅
opera house
剧院
movie theater
电影院
drive-in theater
空调电影院
stadium
体育场
auditorium
礼堂
aquarium
水族馆
bowling alley
保龄球场
zoo
动物园
statue
雕像
park
公园
botanical garden
植物园
conservatory
温室
scrutinizer
双层大巴
bus depot; bus terminal
车站
meal stop
用餐停车站
rest stop
休息停车站
token
乘车专用币
turnstile
十字转门
junction
联络站，换车站
(2)At the Rent-a-Car Office
（２）在出租汽车公司
Model Dialogs
标准对话
Dialog 1 Renting-a-Car
对话１ 租车
A:I'd like some information about renting a car.
Ａ：我想了解一下有关租车的事宜。
B:Yes, sir. I'll be happy to answer your questions.
Ｂ：好的，先生。我很乐意回答你的问题。
A:What do you charge for car rentals?
Ａ：租车费用你们怎么计算？
B:Our rates are $10.00 a day and 10 cents a mile.
Ｂ：我们的租车费是一天１０美元，每英里１０分钱。
A:I see. Do I have to return the car to this agency?
Ａ：我明白了，我必须把车还到这里吗？
B:No, sir. We have offices all over the U.S., You can rent the car here, and turn it in at offices.
Ｂ：不，先生，我们在美国各地都有营业处，你可以在此租车，在任何一家营业
A:All right. Just one more question. How do I pay?
Ａ：好的，不觉有一个问题，我该怎么付款？
B:We require a $10.00 deposit now. Then we record the present mileage on the car you n you turn the car in, the deposit is deducted from the bill.
Ｂ：先付１０元保证金，然后我们会记录你所租车的目前里程，当你还车时，保帐单中扣除。
A:That sounds reasonable. I'd like to rent a compact, preferably a VW.
Ａ：听起来蛮合理的，我要租一部小型车，最好是ＶＷ的。
B:Yes, sir. We need to see your driver's license. You have an international license, don't
Ｂ：好的，先生，我们要看看你的驾照，你有国际驾照，不是吗？
A:Yes I do.
Ａ：是的，我有。
B:Fine. Then if you'll fill in this card, I'll get the keys, and we'll take you to your car.
Ｂ：好的，请你填好这张卡片，我去拿钥匙，然后就可以带你去取车了。
Useful Expression
常用语句
I'd like to rent a car tomorrow.
我明天要租一辆车。
Where can I rent a car?
在哪里我可以租到车？
How much does it cost to rent a car?
租一辆车要多少钱？
What are your daily rates?
每天的租金是多少？
Is there a deposit?
要保证金吗？
I'd like to rent an economy car.
我要租一辆省油车。
That'll be just right.
那正好。
I prefer a compact car.
我较喜欢小型车。
Fill it up, please... Regular.
请加满，普通汽油。
Ten dollars' worth, please.
共１０元。
Five dollar's worth of regular, please.
请加５元的普通汽油。
Ten dollars' worth of High Octane, please.
请加１０元的高辛烷汽油。
A quart of oil, please.
请加一夸脱机油。
Would you clean the rear (front) windshield, please?
请擦拭一下后（前）方挡风玻璃好吗？
I need some air in my front left tire.
左前轮要打点气。
I think these tires need some air.
我想这些轮胎要打点气。
How far is the next gas station?
下一个加油站有多远？
Vocabulary
词汇
road map
道路地图
highway
公路
freeway; expressway
高速公路
route
路线
interstate highway
州内公路
bypass
迂回路，旁路
underpass
地下道路
detour
临时迂回路
turnpike; tolll road
收费道路
toll gate; tollbooth
收费站
circle
圆环
left lane
左线道
right lane
右线道
gas station
加油站
attendant
乘客
trailer truck
拖车
trailer; camper
小型拖车
ambulance
急救车
sports car
跑车
sedan
轿车
sports coupe
双座跑车
station wagon
旅行车
oil truck
油罐车
van
有蓬卡车
rearview mirror
后视镜
headlight
头灯
taillight; tail lamp
尾灯
turn signal
方向灯
bumper
保险杆
car radio
汽车用收音机
antenna; aerial
天线
dashboard
仪表板
fuel(gas) gauge
燃料表
ignition
点火
choke
阻风
speedometer
速度计
steering wheel
方向盘
accelerator
油门（加速踏板）
hand (emergency) brake
手刹车
clutch
离合器
gear
齿轮
brake
刹车
seat
座位
seat belt; safety belt
安全带
hood
引擎盖
grille
水箱前格子窗
license plate
牌照
hubcap
轮盖
engine
引擎
battery
电瓶
radiator
冷却器（水箱）
distributor
配电器
spark plug
火星塞
cylinder head
汽缸盖
drive-in restaurant
连车驾驶进去的餐馆
roadside picnic area
路旁野餐区
observation area
眺望台
motel; motor inn
汽车旅馆
traffic ticket
交通违规单
highway patrol
交通警察
