Travel English--02住宿问路篇

神州侠客

一. Take A Taxi

Note T--Tourist

D--Driver

T: Excuse me, can you take me to Central Park, please?

D: Sure! Do you have a specific entrance you want to go to?

specific adj 明确的/具体的

entrance n 入口/进口

好的，具体要到哪个入口？

T: No, just drop me off near the main entrance.

D: Allright, do you prefer the highway or the regular streets ?

regular adj 通常的/普通的

T: Which ever is faster, I'm in a bit of a hurry.

D: Got it. The highway might have some traffic, but I'll check on the GPS.

T: Thank you.

D: Looks like there's a bit of traffic ahead. Should I take a detour?

detour n/v 绕行/绕路

T: How much longer will it take if we don't?

D: Maybe an extra 10 to 15 minutes.

T: Let's take the detour then. Could you open the window a bit more, please?

D: Of course! Here we are, Central Park main entrance.

T: Great, how much is it?

D: That'll be $25.50.

T: Here's $30, keep the change.

D: Thank you! Have a great day!

T: You too, thanks for your ride.

二.1. Check in at the hotel

Note T--Tourist

R--receptionist

T: Hi, I'd like to check in. I have a reservation under the name of Johnson.

R: Good evening, Mr.Johnson. Let me check your reservation.

T: Thank you, also, could you please ensure that my room has a view of the sea?

ensure v 确保

R: Absolutely, we're reserved a sea view room for you, it's room 912 on the ninth floor.

T: Great, thank you, and do you offer any airport shuttle services?

R: Yes, we do.We can arrange a shuttle for you. It's a complimentary service for our guests.

T: That's very thoughtful, can I book it for tomorrow morning around 9 AM?

R: Of course, I'll make a note of that, we'll contact you to confirm the pick up time.

T: Thank you very much for your help.

R: You're welcome, Mr. Johnson, enjoy your stay with us.

T: I'm sure I will. have a great evening.R: Thank you, you too!

二. 2. Check in at the hotel

Receptionist: Good evening, sir.

Mark: Hello, I have a reservation. My name’s Mark Ryder.

Receptionist: Can you spell that, please?

Mark: R-Y-D-E-R.

Receptionist: For five nights?

Mark: Yes, that’s right.

Receptionist: Can I have your passport, please?

Mark: Just a moment. Here you are.

Receptionist: Can you sign here, please? Do you want a smoking or non-smoking room?

Mark: Non-smoking, please.

Receptionist: Here your key. It’s room 425 on the fourth floor.

Mark: Thank you, oh, where’s the lift?

Receptionist: It’s over there. Do you need help with your bags?

Mark: No, it’s ok, thanks.

Receptionist: Enjoy your stay Mr Ryder,

Mark: Thank you.

二. 3. Check in at the hotel

 notes: A-- Alice

R--Receptionist

R: Good evening, ma'am! How can I help you?

A: Good evening! I have a reservation. My name's Allie Gray. I'm here for the MTC conference.

R: Just a moment. Uh. Here it is, Miss Gray, For 6 night?

A: That's right.

R: Okay, Miss Gray. Here's your key. You're in room 419 on the 4th floor.

A: Thank you. What time is breakfast?

R: From 7:00 to 9:00 in the pavilion restaurant on the sixth floor.

pavilion n 分馆，阁，凉亭。

v 搭帐篷，笼罩

A: Thanks. Where is the lift?

R: The elevators are over there.

A: Thanks.

R: Do you need any help with your bag?

A: Yes, please.

二.4. Airbnb check in

Note T--Tourist

M--Airbnb Manager

T: Hi there! We just arrived town and wanted to check in to the Airbnb, could you guide us on how to do that?

你们好!我们刚到镇上，想在办理入住，你能告诉我们怎么做吗？

M: Of course!Welcome! Did you receive the check-in instructions I sent through the Airbnb app?

没问题，欢迎！ 你们有收到我通过Airbnb app 发送的入住说明吗？

T: Yes, we did, but we just wanted to make sure v we understood everything correctly.

收到了，不过我们只是想确保完全了解。

M: No problem at all, first, you'll need to find the lockbox, It's attached to the front gate.

没问题，首先，你的找到琐箱，在它前面的门柱上。

T: Okay, got it, and how do we access the lockbox?

好的，明白了，那我们怎么打开琐箱呢？

M: You should have received a code in the instructions, enter the code, and the lockbox will open, revealing the key.

输入那个密码，琐箱就会打开，里面有钥匙。

T: Perfect, is there anything specific we should know about the house once we're inside?

太好了！ 我们进入房子后有什么特别需要注意的吗？

M: Just a couple of things, please make sure to remove your shoes at the entrance and try to keep noise to a minimum after 10 PM.

有两个是事，请确保在入口处脱鞋，并在晚上十点后尽量保持安静。

T: Sounds good, and what about the Wi-First? is the network name and password in the house manual?

好的，那Wi-Fi 呢？网络名称和密码在房屋手册里吗？

M: Yes, the Wi-Fi details are listed in the house manual,which you'll find on the coffee table bin in living room.

是的，Wi-Fi 的详细信息在房屋手册里有。你们可以在客厅的咖啡桌上找到，

T: Awesome, thank you so much,once last thing,what should we do with the trash?

太好了。非常感谢， 最后一个问题，垃圾应该怎么处理呢？

M: There are bins in the backyard, trash pickup is on Tuesdays, so if you're staying until then，please place the bins by the curb Monday night.

后院有垃圾桶，垃圾收集日是星期二， 如果你们你们能到那天的话，请在周一晚上把垃圾桶放到路边。

T: Got it. Thanks for all the information, we're looking forward to our stay!

明白了，谢谢你提供的信息，我们期待在这里入住！

M: You're welcome! Let me know if you need anything else, enjoy your stay!

三. Ask The Way--01

(Ask the direction)

Note T--Tourist

S--stranger

T: Excuse me, could you help me? I'm looking for Central Station.

S: Of course! Are you walking or taking public transportation?

T: I prefer walking if it's not too far.

S: It's about a 15-minute walk from here. Would you like directions?

T: Yes,please. I'm not familiar with this area.

familiar adj 熟悉的

S: Okay, first, go straight down this street for two blocks until you reach the traffic light.

T: Got it, and then?

S: Turn right at the traffic light, and you'll pass a big bookstore.

T: A bookstore, okay.

S: Keep walking for about 5 minutes until you see a park on your left.

T: And where do I go after the park?

S: The station is right across from the park. You'll see the main entrance facing the street.

T: Thank you. Once I get to the station, how can I get to v the airport?

S: From Central Station,you'll need to take line 2 to the Park Station, then transfer to line 4.

T: How many stops is it to Park Station?

S: It's about 6 stops, when you get there, follow the blue signs to line 4.

T: And how long does the whole journey take?

journey n 旅程，过程；旅行

v 旅行

S: Usually around 45 minutes, depending on the transfer time.

depend v 取决于；依赖；那得看情况

T: Perfect! Thanks so much for your help!

S: No problem at all. Have a safe trip.

三. Ask The Way--02

(Ask the direction)

Note SA--stranger A

SB--stranger B

SC--stranger C

Allie: (to SA) Excuse me! Where’s King Street, please?

SA: Sorry, I don’t know.

Allie: (to SB) Excuse me! Is King Street near here?

SB: King Street? It’s near here but I don’t know exactly where. Sorry.

Aliice: Thank you.

Allie: (to SC) Excuse me! Can you tell me the way to King Street?

SC: Yes, go straight on, go past the church and then turn left at the traffic lights, and then I think it’s the second on the right.

Allie: Sorry. Could you say that again, please?

SC: Yes, go straight on, go past the church and then turn left at the traffic lights. and then I think it’s the second on the right.

Aliice: Thank you.

三. Ask The Way--03

(Ask the direction)

Notes: A--Alice.

R--receptionist.

R. Good morning, ma'am. how can I help you?

A: I want to go shopping. where's the best place to go?

R. Well, all the big department stores are around Union Square.

A: Can you tell me how to get there?

R. Yes, of course. Go out the hotel and turn left. Go straight ahead down Sutter Street, turn left at Stockton. it's the 3Rd Street on the left. Union Square will be right in front of you. You can't miss it.

是的，当然。出旅馆然后左转。沿着萨特街一直走，在斯托克顿向左拐。在第三街的左边。联合广场就在你面前。你会找到的。

A: Thanks……Can you recommend a good museum?

R. Well, SF MOMA is fantastic.

A: Sorry. Where did you say?

R. SF MOMA, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

A: Where is it?

R. On 3Rd Street.

A. How far is it from Union Square?

T. Not far? It's just a couple of blocks.

A: Can I walk from there?

R. Sure. it'll take you 10 minutes.

A: Can you show me on the map?

R. Yes. Union Square is here. and the museum is here, From Union Square you go down Geary to the end and turn right. That's 3rd Street, go down 3rd and you'll see SF MOMA on the left.

是的。联合广场在这里。博物馆就在这里，从联合广场往下走到尽头，然后右转。那是第三街，沿着第三街走，你会在左边看到旧金山现代艺术博物馆。

A: What to does it open?

R. It opens at 11:00.

A: Thanks very much.

R. Have a good day. I'm sure you'll love the museum.…

三. Ask The Way--04

(Ask the direction)

Harry: Excuse me, can you help me?

Vender: Sure,what do you want?

Vender n 街头小贩

Harry: Where is 83 Wooster Street?

Vendor: That's easy. Walk to the corner. Then make a left turn. Then walk two blocks to the traffic light. Make another left to Wooster.

很好找。你走到拐角，然后向左转，接着走两条街到红绿灯，再向左转就到了Wooster街了。

Harry: Thank you. To the corner and then a left?

谢谢你。走到拐角向左转，对吗？

Vendor: Yeah. You can't miss it, good luck.

………

Harry: Excuse me, ma'am. I'm looking for 83 Wooster Street.

对不起，夫人。我想找Wooster街83号。

Ma'am : Yes. Wooster Street is two blocks, and 83 is to the right, about two houses.

噢，Wooster街是两条街区，83号是在右边，大约过两栋房子就到了。

Harry: Thank you, thank you!

Ma'am : You're welcome.

三. Ask The Way--05

(Ask the direction)

Alexandra: Excuse me, officer. Can you help me?

Officer: Sure.

Alexandra: Can you tell me how to get to Linden Street, in Riverdale?

Officer: "Richard Stewart, 46 Linden Street, Riverdale, New York. You should take the number 1 subway.

“Richard Stewart, 林登街46号, " Riverdale, 纽约, 你应乘坐1路地铁。

Alexandra: Is there a station near here? 附近有地铁站吗?

Officer: Yes. The station's that way. You should take the number 1 train，to Van Cortlandt Park.

有, 地铁站在那边。你可以搭1路火车，到Van Cortlandt公园下车。

Alexandra: Number 1 train to Van Cortlandt Park. Thank you.

1路火车到Van Cortlandt公园。谢谢。

Officer: Anytime. Good luck. Remember, the number 1 train. The uptown platform.

platform n 站台(月台)

不用谢。祝你好运。记住, 搭1路车。在北线月台。

Alexandra: Thank you.

Officer: You're welcome.