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    2003 年 7 月 11 日 (No.101)
     
    《我要訂閱》
    訂一年,12期,每期包含:
    雜誌+互動光碟+朗讀CD
    零售價2,880元 週年慶優惠價1,990
    訂二年, 24期,每期包含:
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    零售價5,760元 週年慶優惠價3,880
     訂一年送
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     訂二年再加送
     國中英語進階1000字
    《我要訂閱》
     訂一年,12期,每期包含:
    雜誌+互動光碟
    週年慶優惠價1,690
    訂二年, 24期,每期包含
    雜誌+互動光碟
    週年慶優惠價3,290
    《更多介紹》
     
     
    1. business center 商務中心 8. cashier 收銀員 14. safety-deposit box
    2. gift shop 禮品店 9. registration form   貴重物品保管箱
    3. doorman 門房   登記住宿表格 15. room key 房間鑰匙
    4. bellhop 行李服務生;行李員 10. guest 客人 16. concierge 服務台人員
    5. newspaper rack 書報架 11. luggage cart 行李推車 17. reception desk 接待處
    6. exchange rates 匯率 12. luggage 行李    
    7. elevator 電梯 13. front-desk clerk 服務台接待員
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    1. foyer 旅館大廳
    2. checkout time 退房時間
    3. late checkout 延後退房(一般飯店退房時間多在中午,有些飯店為優惠房客,讓他
        們可以晚點退房)
    4. courtesy shuttle bus (來回旅館和機場的)接駁巴士
    5. laundry service 洗衣服務
    6. room service 客房服務
    7. complimentary continental breakfast 免費歐陸式早餐(以麵包、咖啡或紅茶為主)
    8. maid 女服務生
    9. housekeeping 整理房間
    10. tour 旅遊
    11. tour guide 旅遊指南
    12. driver 司機
    13. limousine/limo 轎車
    14. city guide 城市導覽
    15. pamphlets 小手冊
    16. phrase book 常用外語手冊
    17. buffet 自助餐
    18. coffee shop 咖啡廳
    19. escalator 電扶梯
    20. souvenir 紀念品
    21. tip 小費;給小費
    22. belongings 個人的所有物品
    23. pool 泳池
    24. fitness center 健身中心
    25. wake-up call 電話叫醒
  • 流行口語  Spoken English
  • I'd like to make a reservation. 我要訂房。
    I'd like to change/cancel my reservation. 我要更改/取消訂房。
    I'd like to check in/check out. 我要辦理住宿/退房手續。
    What's your room number? 你的房間號碼是幾號?
    I am staying in room one-two-three. 我住在 123 號房。
    I would like a wake-up call. 我要安排電話起床服務。
    Do I have any messages? 有給我的留言嗎?
    I'll meet you in the hotel lobby in a half hour. 半小時後我會在旅館大廳和你碰面。
    I want to go up to my room and freshen up. 我要上去我的房間,梳洗一番。
    Are you here for business or for pleasure? 你是來洽公還是來玩的?
    I'm only in town for a few days. 我只在城裡待幾天而已。
    Is this your first time staying in this hotel? 這是你第一次住這家旅館嗎?
    I'd like to order some room service, please. 我想叫客房服務。
    I'm staying at the Liveville Grand Hotel in room number one-two-three.
    我住在活用村大飯店的123號房。
    Where should I go if I want to find some good nightlife? 
    哪裡有不錯的夜生活去處? 
    I lost my room key. 我把房間鑰匙弄丟了。 
    Where can I change some money? 我可以在哪換些錢? 
    Can you recommend a good restaurant in this area?
    你可以推薦這附近一家不錯的餐廳嗎?
    How much does it cost to make a call from my room?
    從房間打外線電話的費用怎麼算?
  • 成語 Idioms
  • check (something) out 瞧瞧(某物)
    check (something) out 除了可指「特地去瞧瞧某物」之外,另可表示「檢查」和「借出(書籍)」的意思。
      I really want to go and check that new science museum out.
        我真想去瞧瞧那間新的科學博物館。
     
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    Dialogue 1 
    Thomas, a small business owner, is visiting Rome. He is talking with the hotel receptionist.
    湯瑪斯是一家小公司的老闆,他在羅馬旅遊,正在和旅館接待員說話。
    Thomas: Good evening. I'd like to check into my room, please. 湯瑪斯: 晚安,我要辦理登記住宿。
    Receptionist: Do you have a reservation, sir? 接待員: 先生,您有訂房嗎?
    Thomas: Yes, I do. I made the reservation on-line last week. 湯瑪斯: 有啊,我上星期在網路上訂了房。
    Receptionist: If I could just have your name, please. 接待員: 麻煩告訴我您的大名。
    Thomas: Craig, Thomas Craig. 湯瑪斯: 克雷格,湯瑪斯克雷格。
    Receptionist: Here we are. Have you stayed with us before? 接待員: 看到了,您在我們這兒嗎住過?
    Thomas: Many times. I stay here every time I come to Rome on business. Say, is the concierge here today? I didn't see him at his desk. 湯瑪斯: 很多次啊,我每次來羅馬洽公都會住這裡。嘿,那位服務台的先生今天在嗎?我沒看到他在座位上。
    Receptionist: He took a long lunch today, sir, but he should be back any minute now. 接待員: 先生,他今天午餐吃得比較久,不過他應該很快就回來了。
    Thomas: I'll drop my things off in my room and freshen up, and then come back down and see him. I need to book a car with a driver for tomorrow morning. 湯瑪斯: 我先把行李放到房間,梳洗一番,再下來看他。我明天早上需要一輛車和一個司機。
    Receptionist: Better yet, sir, I'll just have him call you up in your room when he returns. How does that sound? 接待員: 先生,他回來時我叫他打電話到您房間,這樣好嗎?
    Thomas: That's a great idea. I'm a little jet-lagged and still not thinking clearly. I'll be expecting his call. Thank you! 湯瑪斯: 好主意,我還有點時差,腦袋不太清楚。我會等他的電話,謝謝!
    Dialogue 2 
    Andrea, a young businesswoman, is staying at the Liveville Grand Hotel. She is asking the concierge for some advice on where she can take some people out to dinner.
    安瑞雅是一位年輕的商界人士,住宿在活用村大旅館。此刻她正在請問服務台人員哪裡有不錯的餐廳可以在晚上宴客用餐。
    Andrea: Good evening. I was wondering if you could recommend some popular restaurants in this area. I am in charge of a big dinner tonight, and I want to make a good impression on some important clients, as well as my boss. 安瑞雅: 晚安,請問你可以推薦幾家附近的知名餐廳嗎﹖今晚我有個重要的飯局,我希望給些大客戶和我老闆留下好印象。
    Concierge: Actually, you'd be better off venturing closer to the downtown area. I do not think the restaurants in this area will meet your needs. 服務台: 其實您最好去市中心附近看看 ,這一帶的餐廳不會符合您的需求。
    Andrea: I appreciate your honesty. Do you have a map? 安瑞雅: 謝謝你這麼坦白。你有地圖嗎?
    Concierge: Here's a free copy of our local city guide, and the area you want to go to is right here. I'll mark it clearly with my pen for you. 服務台: 這裡有一份免費的城市導覽圖,您要去的地方就在這兒。我會用筆幫您作記號。
    Andrea: Great! Now, let's get back to some specific names of restaurants. Which places would you recommend? 安瑞雅: 太好了,再來談談餐廳吧,你會推薦哪些餐廳呢?
    Concierge: I've heard that the India Palace is excellent, if you like Indian food. 服務台: 如果您喜歡印度料理的話,我聽說「印度皇宮」很棒。
    Andrea: Indian food is one of my favorites, and I think my clients will like it, too. What about the nightlife around the India Palace? 安瑞雅: 印度料理是我的最愛之一,我想我的客戶也會喜歡。印度皇宮附近的夜生活如何?
    Concierge: That whole area just comes alive at night. There are bars and nightclubs that you will be able to choose from.
    服務台: 那一區到了晚上才開始活躍起來,有很多酒吧和夜總會可供您選擇。
    Andrea: Excellent. Thank you very much for your help.
    安瑞雅: 太好了,真是謝謝你的幫忙。
    Concierge: You're welcome. Enjoy your evening. 服務台: 不用客氣,好好玩吧。
     
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    a. safety-deposit box b. registration form c. doorman d. room key e. luggage
    f. newspaper rack g. exchange rates h. bellhop i. gift shop j. city guide
    1.
      This well-dressed gentleman will open the door for you.
    2.
      You should know these before you change money.
    3.
      Go here to buy a gift or a souvenir while staying in a hotel.
    4.
      You may have to fill out one of these when you check in.
    5.
      This pamphlet or small book contains a lot of information about a city.
    6.
      You can keep your valuable belongings in one of these.
    7.
      This person will take your bags to your room, but you may have to tip him/her.
    8.
      This is another word for the suitcases that you carry when traveling.
    9.
      Look for your favorite newspaper hanging on one of these.
    10.
      You cannot enter your room without this.
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