Topic 20 Hotel and Motel
Dialogue 1
Amy: Hey, Brian. Where are we going to stay tonight?
Brain: We can stay in a motel or a hotel.
Amy: What’s the difference?
Brain: A motel is cheaper and offers free parking.
Amy: So a hotel charges for parking?
Brain: Most of them do. Hotels are better and more expensive.
Amy: Let’s stay in a motel. I’m cheap.
Dialogue 2
Amy: Look! There is a motel 5 mile a head.
Brian: Oh, the Super 8.
Amy: Why is it called Super 8?
Brian: It was 8 bucks per day when first started.
Amy: I hope it’s still $8 now.
Brian: In your dreams.
New Words and Expressions:
motel: 汽车旅馆
free parking: 免费停车
cheap: 想省钱，吝啬。
In your dreams: 净做白日梦。
Notes:
汽车旅馆在美国很流行，因为大家都有车，也经常开旅游车。另一种省钱的旅游的方式是露营。
Additional Expressions:
I’m so curious about it.我很想看看是什么样子的。 Are you serious? That sounds crazy.当真？简直不可思议。 I have to say your statement surprises me.我不得不说，你的话使我感到很惊讶。 How amazing!太令人吃惊了。 I can’t believe that. 简直让人难以置信。 I have complete confidence in our success.我对胜利充满信心。 There is nothing to worry about.没什么可担心的。 I’m not too sure. I’m not too hopeful.我没把握，没什么希望了。
Topic 21 Checking In Hotel or Motel
Dialogue 1
Clerk: Good afternoon, sir! What can I do for you?
Brian: We are Amy and Brian. We sent you a cable, asking you to reserve two single rooms.
Clerk: Right. That’s your telegram. We have reserved rooms number 415 and 416, two single room. Now please fill in these registration forms.
Brain: All right. By the way, what’s the check-out time?
Clerk: The check-out time is twelve noon. But there is no extra charge if you vacate your room before 1:00 p.m.
Brian: I’ll remember that. Please have my baggage brought up.
Clerk: Yes, of course.
Dialogue 2
Clerk: Can I help you?
Amy: I need a room.
Clerk: Have you made a reservation?
Amy: No. Do you have a room available?
Clerk: Yes.
Amy: How much is it?
Clerk: For how many people?
Amy: One.
Clerk: Smoking or non?
Amy: Non.
Clerk: For how many nights?
Amy: One.
Clerk: $45.
Amy: OK.
Clerk: How would you like to settle your bill?
Amy: By credit card.
Clerk: May I see your credit card?
Amy: Sure.
Clerk: Could you please initial here at the rate?
Amy: Sure.
Clerk: Here is the key to your room, 216. You can take the stairs on the right, and your room is the 2nd floor. Checkout time is 12:00 noon.
Amy: Thanks.
Clerk: We have free breakfast in the lobby from 6 to 10 in the morning.
Amy: Thank you. Could you wake me up at 7:00 in the morning?
Clerk: Sure. Have a good night.
Amy: Thanks.
New Words and Expressions:
reservation: 预定
settle bill: 付账
check in: 入住
checkout: 退房，结账。
Notes:
汽车旅馆和宾馆都有吸烟和不吸烟房。房价有时和所住的人数有关。美国汽车协会和加拿大汽车协会出版的旅游书里，列有大多数汽车旅馆和宾馆的房价、设备、联系电话和路线。
Additional Expressions:
I have a feeling that we are doomed to lose the game.我有一种感觉，我们注定会输掉这场赛。 I’m scared of snakes. 我怕蛇。 I’m worried about getting lost.我真担心会迷路。 I’m very concerned that I’m going to fail my English exam. 我很担心我的英语考试会不及格。 Thank goodness you found it.谢天谢地，找到了。 Oh, that’s a relief.哦，那就好办了。 In fact, he is very easygoing.实际上，她很好相处。
Topic 22 Checking Out of Hotel or Motel
Dialogue 1 (Amy wants to leave the hotel at noon. She makes a telephone call to the reception desk)
Clerk: Hello, reception desk.
Amy: Hello. This is room 216. I’m checking out at noon. May I have my bill up to my room now?
Clerk: Yes, right away.
Amy: One more thing. Could you have a taxi ready for me by then?
Clerk: No problem. Would you have someone to take down your baggage?
Amy: Don’t bother. Thanks.
Dialogue 2
Clerk: Checking out?
Amy: Yes. Here is the key.
Clerk: Room number?
Amy: 216.
Clerk: $45 for the room, $2.5 for telephone calls, and $5 for the movie. The total is $56.79 including tax.
Amy: OK.
Clerk: Do you want to leave it on your credit card?
Amy: Yes.
Clerk: Can I see your credit card again?
Amy: Sure.
Clerk: Could you sign here?
Amy: Sure.
Clerk: Here’s your receipt. You are all set. Thanks for staying with us.
Amy: Thank you for everything.
New Words and Expressions:
reception desk: 前(服务)台
bill: 账单
receipt: 收据, 发票。
Notes:
汽车旅馆和宾馆都有退房的时间，大都在中午12点。过了退房时间要多收钱。有些旅馆看闭路电影要付费，但多数旅馆有一个免费的闭路电影台。一定要问一下市内电话是否要收费。
Additional Expressions:
I regret that I have to break up with my friend. 我很遗憾我不得不和朋友分道扬镖。 Very sorry to hear that.听到这个消息我很难过。 Oh, how terrible for Tom. I’m so sorry. 噢，汤姆太苦了，我真难过。 That’s really tough.真是不幸。 I am really tired of her gossip. 她的多最多舌真让我受不了。 I am fed up with typing eight hours a day.每天打字八小时，我烦透了。 His behavior made me sick.他的行为令我作呕。 I can’t stand it when people throw litter all over the park.我无法容忍人们在公园里乱扔垃圾。 Throwing litter all over the park is very annoying.在公园里乱扔垃圾真讨厌。
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