【Introduction】

In our hotel, there are many foreign guests. When they arrive at our hotel, they may usually meet a common question, that is, time difference. It is very inconvenient for a guest who doesn’t get used to the time difference. So we should explain the time difference to the guests once they get to our hotel. What is more, a guest who doesn’t get used to the time difference usually can′t get up on time. So they maybe need another service——morning call service. 

【New lessons】

 14-1  Explaining Time Differences

Scene: The room attendant (RA) is explaining time differences to Mr. Bellow (B).

B: I wonder if you can help me.

RA: I will be very happy to try.

B: We have just come from New York and we are not at all used to the time difference here. But I hate to be a late sleeper as I am fond of morning exercises, you see.

RA: I understand. Time is the same throughout China. Chinese Time is 16 hours ahead of West Coast Time (Pacific) in the United Statesor 13 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. When it is 12 noon in Shanghai, the standard time in New York is 11 p.m. of the previous day.

B: Oh, I see. Thank you for the information. Without your help, I’d have no idea what the time is.

RA: My pleasure to help you. It is four o’clock in the afternoon now. You′d better take a good rest, Mr. Bellow. It takes a while to recover after a long flight. Some guests have jet-lag for a few days.

B: That is very considerate of you. But would you please wake me up at 6 BeijingTime tomorrow? 

RA: Yes, sir.

14-2  AMorning Call

    Scene: Mr. Smith (S) asks the room attendant (RA) how to have the morning call service.

    S: Will you do me a favor, Miss?    

    RA: Certainly, sir.

    S: This is my first visit to China. I wonder if your hotel has the morning call service.

    RA: Yes, sir. Anyone who stays in our hotel can ask for the service. Would you like a morning call?

    S: Yes, I must get up earlier tomorrow. I want to go to the Bund to enjoy the morning scenery there. You know, this is my first visit to Shanghai. People say there is a marvelous view of a poetic yet bustling life at the Bund just at dawn.

 RA: That’s true. At what time do you want me to call you up, sir? 

S: At 6 sharp tomorrow morning, please.

RA: What kind of call would you like, by phone or by knocking at the door?

S: By phone. I don′t want to disturb my neighbors.

RA: Yes, sir. I will tell the operator to call you up at6 tomorrow morning. Anything else I can do for you?

S: No, thanks. Good night.

RA: Good night, sir. Sleep well and have pleasant dreams.

【Homework】

         Make a dialogue about morning call service or time difference service.