1、 Departure and Arrival出發(fā)與到達(dá)
Kim’s Note:
These are the three most important steps for a successful trip abroad. Mastering these dialogues will increase your confidence because they will make you well prepared! These are the exact words you will hear all over the world.
(1)Checking in for a Flight 辦理登機(jī)手續(xù)
A:Where will you be flying today?
你今天去哪里?
B:Los Angeles.
洛杉磯。
A:May I see your ticket, passport, and visa, please?
請出示您的機(jī)票、護(hù)照和簽證嗎?
B:Here you go. My visa’s on page six of my passport.
都在這兒了。簽證在護(hù)照第六頁。
A:Would you like a window or an aisle seat?
你要靠窗口的座位還是靠過道的座位?
B:Aisle, please.
請給我靠過道的座位。
A:I have 13A available. Are you checking any luggage?
我可以給你13A座。你有幾件行李?
B:Two pieces.
兩件。
A:Here’s your boarding pass. The plane will board half an hour prior to departure. You’ll be leaving from gate three, on your left.
這是你的登機(jī)牌。起飛前半小時開始登機(jī)。從3號門出發(fā),就在你的左邊。
B:Thank you. 謝謝。
(2)Going through Customs 通過海關(guān)
Welcome to Los Angeles International Airport. Please have your passport and immigration forms ready.
歡迎各位來到洛杉磯國際機(jī)場。請準(zhǔn)備好您的護(hù)照和入境表格。
A:What’s the purpose of your visit? Business or pleasure?
你來訪的目的是什么?經(jīng)商還是旅游?
【This sentence is also asked by friends and people you meet when traveling.這句話也同樣適用于旅游期間人們或朋友之間的互相問候。】
B:Pleasure. 旅游。
A:How long will you be staying in the United States?
你打算在美國呆多長時間?
B:Three months.
三個月。
A:OK. Please proceed to customs.
好的。請去海關(guān)辦理手續(xù)。
A:Do you have any dairy or meat products with you?
你是否帶有奶制品或肉制品?
B:No.
沒有。
A: Any fruits or vegetables?
有沒有帶水果或蔬菜?
B: No.
沒有。
A:OK, you’re all set.
行了,你沒事了。
(3) Renting a Car 租車
A:Hi, I’d like to rent a car for a week.
你好,我想租一輛車用一個星期。
B:What kind would you like?
你想租什么樣的車?
A:A compact.
小車。
B:May I see your driver’s license and have your credit card?
可以看一下您的駕駛執(zhí)照和信用卡嗎?
A:Will my international license do?
國際駕駛執(zhí)照可以嗎?
B:Sure. Just fill out this form. Write your address here, and sign your name on the bottom of the page. Unlimited mileage and the mandatory collision insurance are included.
當(dāng)然可以。請?zhí)钜幌逻@張表。把你的地址寫在這兒,在末尾簽上名字。你租的車?yán)锍滩皇芟拗疲矣幸?guī)定的碰撞保險。
A:Do I have to return the car to this location?
車用完后是否得交回到這里?
B:No, you can drop it off at any of our local branches.
不用,你可以交回我們在本地的任何分支。
A:The keys are in the car?
鑰匙在車?yán)飭幔?
B:Yes. Our complimentary bus to the parking lot is through the door to your right.
是的。從右邊的門出去,我們有便車帶您去停車場。
A:Great!
太好了!
額外成就感
乘坐飛機(jī)用語
window seat 靠窗戶的座位
* I’d like a window seat so I can watch the landing.
我想要一個靠窗戶的座位,這樣我可以看到飛機(jī)降落的情形。
* I always try to get a window seat when I travel.
我每次外出旅游的時候都爭取要靠窗戶的座位。
immigration forms 入境表格
* Be sure to use a pen when filling out the immigration forms.
填入境表格一定要用鋼筆。
* Do I have to fill out these immigration forms in English?
我要用英語填入境表格嗎?
租車用語
compact 小汽車
* I don’t need a big car. A compact will do.
我不需要大的,一輛小車就可以了。
* This parking space is for compact cars only.
這個停車場只能停小車。
unlimited mileage 不限里程
* With unlimited mileage, you don’t have to pay extra for every mile you drive.
里程不受限制,你開多遠(yuǎn)都不用另交費。
* For ten dollars extra, you can have unlimited mileage.
多交10美元,你就可以不限里程。
口語要素
★ Here you go. 都在這兒了。
★ You’re all set. 你沒事了。
舉一反三:
* All I need is your signature and you’re all set to go.
你只須在這簽個名就可以走了。
* Here you go. Here’s your room key and a coupon for a free breakfast.
You’re all set.
都在這了,這是你的房間鑰匙和早餐免費券。您可以入住了。
精彩句子
★ Unlimited mileage and the mandatory [強(qiáng)制的;命令的]collision insurance are included.
你租的車?yán)锍滩皇芟拗?,而且有?guī)定的碰撞保險。
舉一反三:
* You have to take collision insurance; it’s mandatory.
你必須要買碰撞保險,這是規(guī)定的。
* A visa is mandatory for entry to the US.
簽證是進(jìn)入美國的必備通行證。
★ You can drop it off at any of our local branches.
你可以交回我們在本地的任何分支。
舉一反三:
* You can drop me off at the next intersection.
你把我放在下一個十字路口就可以了。
* This isn’t our only office, we have branches all over the world.
這不是我們唯一的辦公地點,我們在全世界都有分支機(jī)構(gòu)。