Listening to the recording twice, and then fill in the blanks.

Detail study of   Words and Expressions

Dialogue 1

(S=Seller   C=Customer)

 S: Good morning. ___________________?

C: Good morning. Would you show me some typical Chinese souvenirs?I’d like to buy a gift for

my wife.

S: We’ve got plenty of silk scarves and silk dresses for you tochoose from.

C: The dress is very nice. _______________  is it ?

S: Fifty-five US dollars.

C: It’s a little more than I expected. Could you give me a_______________?

S: I’d like to, but I’m afraid I can’t. You see, it’s already 5%off the regular price.

C: Then I’m _________ I can’t afford it.

S: Well, let me ask the manager if it’s all right… I’m sorry tohave kept you waiting. The best we

can do is to give you a 10% discount.

C: OK. I’ll  _________.

Dialogue 2

(R=Receptionist   M= Michael Han)

R: Good morning! Welcome to Holiday Hotel. What can I do for you?

M: I have a ________________ with you.

R: May I have your name, please?

M: Michael Han.

R: Let me check. Yes, there it is. A double room for one night.Mr. Han, may I have a  _______   at your

passport, please?

M: OK, here you are.

R: Would you please __________ the registration form?

M: All right. What’s the rate for one person per night?

R: 59 dollars.

M: Do you accept traveler’s checks?

R: Sure. Here is the key card to room 3316. The bell-man will showyou the way.

M: Thanks. I will be leaving tomorrow. When shall I   ____________out  ?

R: Any time before 11:00 a.m.

M: All right. I’ll remember that.

 Words and Phrases

 1 typical /ˈtɪpɪkl/ adj. 典型的；有代表性的

e.g. This meal is typical of local cookery.  这是有当地风味的饭菜。

2 souvenir /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə(r)/ n. 纪念物；纪念品；（度假时买回来送人的）礼物

e.g. I bought the ring as a souvenir of Greece.  我买了一枚戒指，留作对希腊的纪念。

3 scarf /skɑːf/ n. 围巾；披巾；头巾

e.g. I bought a great tie-dyed silk scarf.  我买了条非常好的扎染丝巾

4 discount /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ n. 折扣；打折

e.g. They were selling everything at a discount.  他们销售的所有商品都打折。

5 reservation /ˌrezəˈveɪʃn/ n. 预订；预约

e.g. I’ll call the restaurant and make a reservation .  我要给饭店打个电话预订座位。

6 registration /ˌredʒɪˈstreɪʃn/ n. 登记；注册；挂号

e.g. Another driver managed to get the registration number of the car.

另一名司机看清了该车的车牌号。

7 receptionist /rɪˈsepʃənɪst/ n. 接待员

e.g. The receptionist recognized him at once.  接待员一眼就认出他了。

8 traveler’s check  旅行支票

e.g. I’d like to cash a traveler’s check please.  我想兑换旅行支票。