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A Do you know these credit cards? What other credit cards can you list?

Today, more and more people are 1 credit cards instead of 2 to buy things.Almost anyone who has a steady (稳定的) income (收入) and a good 3 record can apply for a credit card.There are many credit cards 4:AE, MasterCard,VISA, and Diners Club are some of the most 5 credit cards.

With a 6 card in your wallet (钱夹) or purse, you don’t have to 7 much cash.This saves you trips to the bank to 8 checks or withdraw (提取) cash.Also, if you carry credit cards 9 of a lot of cash, you don’t have to worry about losing your 10.The card user only has to worry about 11 the final bill.This, of course, can be a problem, if you charge 12 than you can afford to pay.

1.claim [kleɪm] n.要求权　　　 2.Luggage Claim Tag 行李牌

Pair work.Role-play the following situations.

1.Student A:You are Mary White.You want to check out and pay the bill by credit card.

Student B:You are a cashier and receive the payment by credit card.

2.Student A:You are Ms.Lee.You want to pay your bill with traveler’s checks, but the hotel only accepts credit cards or cash.You then pay by credit card.You want to visit your friend before leaving the hotel, so you ask the hotel to hold the luggage for you.

Student B:You are a cashier.Receive the payment by credit card and agree to hold the luggage for the guest until she returns.

33.2 Match the sentences to ones with a similar meaning from the speech balloon below.

__________1.How would you like to settle your account?

__________2.The hotel amount is 3,600 Yuan.

__________3.Could you sign here, please?

__________4.I’d like to pay my bill now.

__________5.Would you like to check and see if the amount is correct?

__________6.This is for the phone calls you made from your room.

__________7.Can I pay by credit card?

__________8.What’s this item for?

33.3 Read the following passage and then put it into Chinese.

Hotel accounting must keep an up-to-date record of the guests’ bills.Posting, the entry of charges into the record, must be done immediately.Guests’ postings should show not only the room charge, but also any other charges incurred by guests, such as room service,telephone, laundry, valet, and restaurant bills.After the charges have been posted, a night auditor checks the records for accuracy.When guests receive the account or bill, it will then accurately reflect the correct room rate along with any additional charges.

The cashier at the front desk is responsible for receiving guests’ payments and for being aware of the exchange rates for various foreign currencies.Of course, assisting with these financial affairs is the credit manager, who also checks the financial reputation of the hotel clients.This inspection extends beyond the clientele to include all individuals and companies doing business with the hotel.