Part II Dialogues
Dialogue 1 Giving Travel Information
(Xiao Li is a college student.She wants to go traveling during her summer vacation.So she goes to a travel agency to ask for information.)
(L:Xiao Li A:Travel agent)
A:Good morning，madam.How can I help you?
L:I’m thinking about going sightseeing during my summer vacation.I wonder if I could get some information here.
A:Of course.I’ll try my best to help you.Do you have any places in mind?
L:In fact，I have no idea.I seldom go out traveling.I really want to go to enjoy the wonderful outside world，but I’m not sure where to start.
A:Don’t worry.I’m sure I can help you.First，let’s start with asking you several questions，so I can get a general picture about where to go.
L:That’ll be great.
A:Do you want to experience something new or you just want to relax yourself after the long semester?
L:Just as I said，I seldom go out.So I really want to see what the outside world is like.I’m eager to see something different，different people，different culture，different scenery，different environment，etc.
A:If that’s so，I think you’ll prefer to have a modern city sightseeing rather than see mountains and rivers.
L:It’s just what I have in mind.
A:Great.Another question，when do you plan to set off and how long do you plan to spend?
L:I want to set off around July 1，as soon as the summer vacation begins，and spend a week on my traveling.
A:Great.Can you tell me your budget?
L:No more than 3，000 yuan will be alright.
A:How many people will be there?
L:One of my roommates will travel with me.
A:I got it.I suggest you visit the 5 main cities in East China.
L:What are the five cities?
A:It’s Shanghai，Nanjing，Wuxi，Suzhou，Hangzhou，the five most beautiful and bustling cities in East China.It’ll take you seven days to finish this tour.
L:Sounds very tempting.What about the price for this travel package?
A:It’s 2，600 yuan，covering all the costs such as train tickets，limousine，tour guides，hotels and foods.
L:Can I get a discount?
A:This is a special price.We cannot further lower the price.
L:Can you book this tour for me and my roommate?
A:Of course.Here is the contract.Please sign up here and pay a deposit.
L:OK.Thanks for your help.
Notes:
1.tempting adj.吸引人的；诱人的
2.limousine n.大型豪华轿车；接送旅客的交通车
3.deposit n.储蓄，存款；保证金
Dialogue 2 Two-day Sightseeing of Suzhou
(A：Agent T：Tourist)
A:Good afternoon.Welcome to Suzhou Travel Agency.How can I help you，sir?
T:Good afternoon.I’m on a business trip here in Suzhou.We have a two-day off before we leave the city.I wonder if I could go sightseeing around the city.
A:Then you’ve found the right person.I suggest you attend our two-day sightseeing.
T:Do you have a brochure introducing this tour?
A:Wait a minute.Here it is.I’ll tell you some future information while we go through the brochure.
T:Thank you very much.
A:The first day，we gather at 7 o’clock in the morning，and then we’ll visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden，which is the masterpiece of Suzhou gardens，also one of the Four Major Gardens in China.It is a scenic spot a tourist must go.Then we’ll visit the Lion Grove Garden，which is well-known for its rockery.It’s very near from the Humble Administrator’s Garden，only five minutes’ walk.The next stop is Suzhou Museum，which is based on the old site of Zhong Palace in Taiping Heavenly Kingdom.It’s the most completely preserved construction of Taiping Heavenly Kingdom.This museum is designed by the master of architect Leoh Ming Pei.Then，right after a tasteful Suzhou lunch，we’ll go sightseeing the Tiger Hill，which is the landmark of Suzhou.After visiting the Cold Mountain Temple，we’ll finish our first-day visit and go back to the hotel.
T:It sounds really attempting.Please tell me the arrangement the next day.I’m eager to know.
A:On the second day，we’ll visit Zhouzhuang Village，a typical watery town in the South of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River，tiled houses and stone bridges.It’s located on the picturesque shores of Dingshan Lake.
T:Wow，I just love this city and the scenery here.
A:I’m glad that you love this tourist line.I believe we won’t fail you.
T:Wonderful.What’s the cost of the tour?
A:It’s 300 yuan，including food and accommodation.
T:Do you offer tour guide?
A:Yes，we’ll designate our most professional tour guide to serve the guests.And here is the guidebook.It tells all about the places you’ll be seeing.Please take it，free of charge.
T:I can’t wait to see these amazing scenery spots.Can you book this tour for me and my colleagues?We want to start our visit tomorrow morning.
A:No problem.Let’s conclude the contract.
Notes:
1.brochure n.小册子，手册
2.the Humble Administrator’s Garden 拙政园：是江南园林的代表，苏州园林中面积最大的古典山水园林
3.Taiping Heavenly Kingdom 太平天国
4.Zhong Palace 忠王府
5.Zhouzhuang Village 周庄:a typical watery town in the South of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.It lies at the middle between Shanghai and Suzhou，where abounds with rivers and lakes.So it is thought by many to be the best waterside town in China.This ancient town has a history of more than 900 years old with many houses built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.There are about 100 houses with courtyards，and 60 of them have arch gateways made by carved bricks.
Dialogue 3 Giving Skiing Tour Information
(A:Agent T:Tourist)
A:Good morning.Can I help you?
T:Hi.I would like to book a day tour for my friend and me.
A:Sure.Do you have any trip in mind?
T:We want to go skiing.I’ve noticed that you have several different skiing tours in your brochures.
A:Yes，our skiing tours are very popular at this season.
T:Can you tell me the differences?
A:The ski tracks in the Badaling and Huaibei Ski Resort are comparatively easy.While Nanshan Ski Resort is of course the largest and most fun.
T:I’m not sure which one to go.Can you recommend one for us?
A:If you are a beginner，I suggest you go to the Nanshan Ski Resort.A coach is included free for every two people who book.
T:Ok.We’ll book this one.
Notes:
1.ski resort 滑雪场
2.coach n.教练
Dialogue 4 A Group Tour Reservation
(C:Clerk G:Guest)
C:Good morning.Can I help you?
G:Yes.I would like to book a tour of the city for my group.
C:Fine.Would you care for some coffee?We can talk while we are having a cup of coffee.
G:Yes，please.
C:How many is it for?
G:We have 26 people.
C:Then you can make a separate tourist group.
G:That would be better.
C:When would you like to go?
G:The day after tomorrow.Our last session of conference will end tomorrow afternoon.
C:Do you need a tour guide?
G:Yes，we do.And the tour guide must be capable of English.Our conference members are from different corners of the world.
C:No problem.We have professional English-speaking tour guide.
G:Wonderful.I have received several copies of the brochures and itineraries from your travel agency.I want to know some further information.
C:I’m very pleased to do that.First，I suggest you go to the Yu Yuan Garden.It’s of typical Chinese style.This garden has a 400-year history and is regarded as the “No.1 Garden in the South of the Yangtze River.”
G:Great.What about the Bund?I heard that it is called a “World Architecture Exhibition”.Will we visit there?
C:Sure.People say “there is a marvelous view of a poetic yet bustling life along the Huangpu River.” On the other side of the river stands the Oriental Pearl TV Tower，which is the landmark of Shanghai.
G:Do we have a chance to do some water sports?
C:You’ll ride surfing bikes when we visit Huangpu River.
G:Thank you for your consideration.May I see the itinerary?
C:Here is the timetable of the tour.We will send a limousine to pick you up at the main entrance of your hotel at 7:30 in the morning，and return at 5 o’clock in the afternoon.
G:I like this arrangement.I’ll take this tour.
C:May I have your name and telephone number?
G:My name is Jack Zhou.Please call me at 66087718.
C:Yes，Mr.Zhou，let me confirm your reservation.You have booked a one-day city tour for 26 people in the name of Jack Zhou，for tomorrow.
G:Yes，that’s right.
C:Can you sign the contract here and pay a deposit?
G:No problem.Thank you very much.
C:I’m always at your service.