小頭爸爸帶大頭兒子去美國華盛頓游玩,一來為了增長他的見識,俗話說“行萬里路,讀萬卷書”嘛!二來為了提高他的英語口語。你瞧!他們剛出機場。正要打的去旅館呢。你能聽懂他們在說些什么嗎?
Taking a Taxi
Father: Hey, Taxi!
Driver: Where to, sir?
Father: We want to go to the Washington Hotel
Driver: OK, please hop in.(1)
Son: Excuse me, could you tell me how long to get there?
Driver: About 40 minutes. You know the traffic is big at this timeof day.(2)
Son: Is it rush hour now?(3)
Driver:Yes, it is.
Father: Take it easy! (4)
Driver: Thank you!
1.請上車吧。 2.每天這個時間交通都很擁擠。 3上下班高峰期。 4.別著急。5.要一個單人間。 6.可能再多幾天。 7.每晚50無,含早餐。 8.想吃什么? 9.不著急,慢慢來。 10.有什么好吃的,推薦一下? 11.祝你晚餐愉快! 12請往后門走。 13.多少錢? 14.請投幣。
In a Hotel
Clerk: Good evening, Sir. Can I help you?
Father:.Good evening, l'd like a single room. please.(5)
Clerk: And how long do you want to stay?
Father: At least a week, possibly, longer.(6)
Clerk: Ok, I see. Ah,we have a single room on the 2nd floor.
Father: How much is this room?
Clerk: 50 dollars a night including breakfast.(7)
Father:Thank you! I'll take it.
Eating Out
Father: Are you ready to order?(8)
Son: Not yet, Dad.
Father: OK, take your time.(9)
Son: What's good for tonight?(10)
Waitress: Southern fried chicken, steak and Lobster New burg.
Son: All right. Please give me a southern fried chicken.
And how about you, Dad?
Father: Oh, I'd like to order a steak. That's all.
Waitress: Please wait a minute. I hope you'll enjoy your dinner.(11)
Riding the bus
Son: Excuse me, is this the right bus to the National Park?
Driver: Yeah. Get in, please. Move to the rear.(12)
Son: How much is the fare?(13)
Driver: One dollar. Drop it in the box.(14)
Son: Would you please let me know when we get there.
Driver: Surely.