地道情景表達(dá) 2

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在旅館 & 在銀行 & 在郵局
    At a Hotel 在旅館
    Hotel and motel rates vary considerably. In major cities and resort areas, it is advisable to have reservations.
    1.A: Do you have any vacancies?
    B: Yes, we have a nice room on the fourth floor.
    A: How much is it?
    B: $45.00 a night, plus tax.
    A: Can I see it, please?
    B: Certainly. Would you come with me?
    2.A: Do you have a single room for two nights?
    B: We only have a small suite.
    A: What's the rate?
    B: $50.00 a night, including breakfast.
    A: Fine. Could you show it to me, please?
    B: Of course. Just follow me.
    3.A: Can I reserve a double room for next week?
    B: You can have a room facing the ocean.
    A: How much would it be?
    B: $55.00, including tax.
    A: Could I have a look at the room?
    B: Sure. Come this way, please.
    4.A: Do you have a double room with twin beds?
    B: I can let you have a room in the new wing.
    A: What's the daily rate?
    B: $60.00 a night.
    A: Could you show me something less expensive?
    B: Yes, of course. Right this way, please.
    At a Bank 在銀行
    Banking hours are usually from 9:00 to 3:00, Monday to Friday. Sometimes you can't get service in a bank unless you have an account there.
    1.A: I'd like to change these pesos, please.
    B: How do you want them?
    A: It doesn't make any difference.
    B: Did you want anything else?
    A: Yes, I'd like to open an account.
    2.A: Would you cash these travelers checks, please?
    B: How would you like them?
    A: In ten dollar bill, please.
    B: Is there anything else?
    A: Yes, I'd like to know how to send money to France.
    3.A: Could I change these pounds for dollars, please?
    B: Do you want small bills or large?
    A: It doesn't matter.
    B: Do you want anything else?
    A: Yes, I'd like to know the exchange rate for yen.
    4.A: Could you change these for me, please?
    B: What would you like?
    A: Twenties and some smaller bills, please.
    B: Anything else?
    A: Yes. Could you tell me my balance? Here's my account number.
    In a Post Office 在郵局
    Every mailing address in the United States has a "ZIP code" which should be used whenever possible. Post offices are generally open from 8:30 to 5:00 from Monday to Friday and until noon on Saturday.
    美國每一個(gè)通信地址都編有郵政號(hào)碼, 應(yīng)該盡量加以利用. 郵局的營業(yè)時(shí)間一般是星期一到星期五的上午8點(diǎn)
    半至下午5點(diǎn)半.星期六只營業(yè)至中午.
    1.A: How much is an airmail letter to Japan?
    B: I'll have to check. Can I help you with anything else?
    A: I'd like a 20 cent stamp, please.
    B: There you are.
    2.A: Could you tell me how much it would cost to send this to France by regular mail?
    B: I'll look it up. Is there anything else?
    A: Yes. I'd like five airmail stamps.
    B: Here you are.
    3.A: How much would a post card to Brazil be?
    B: Let me check for you. Do you need anything else?
    A: Yes. I'd like a book of 20 cent stamps, please.
    B: Here you are.
    4.A: How much more would it cost ot send this special delivery?
    B: Just a second. I'll have to check that? Anything else I can do for you?
    A: Yes. I'd like to send a $20.00 money order.
    B: There you go.