Situation 1：Speaking“At the Hotel”

At the Hotel

»Learn the new words and phrases：

non-smoking　　front desk

Sample 1：Check-in

David：Mr. Harrison.We have booked a room at the Pan Pacific hotel.

Mr. Harrison：Great.I'd like to have a rest before the meeting.

David：The room is on a non-smoking floor. I hope you like it.

Mr. Harrison：That's very considerate of you.Thank you so much.

David：You're welcome.（Approach the front desk）Would you please give me your passport?

Mr. Harrison：Sure, there you go.

Exercise：

What if you need to change your room to a smoking floor?Try to talk to the receptionist to switch your room. And practice with your partner.

»Compare and learn：

accommodation accommodate

centigrade　　fahrenheit

Sample 2：About the Accommodation

（In the room）

David：It's Fall now. The temperature will drop about 5 to 8 centigrade at night.If you think the room temperature is too low, you can turn off the air-conditioner and open the window to enjoy the natural wind.It's pretty cool here.

Mr. Harrison：OK, thankyou.

David：Our manager and I will meet you around 7 o'clock in the lobby. Would you like to try some of the local food?

Mr. Harrison：Well, I guess maybe tomorrow.I feel like I have a little bit of stomachache.

David：Oh, how do you feel right now?Do you need me to fetch you some medicine?

Mr. Harrison：I have some in my bag.It's not serious.Several pills will make me feel better.And I'm not really feeling very hungry right now.

David：Well then, shall L call you later and decide if we'll have dinner together, or should I get you some take-away food?

Mr. Harrison：Thank you.I think I will just sleep until tomorrow morning.Maybe I need a morning call at 8 o'clock.I don't want to be late for the meeting.

David：OK. I will inform the receptionist.Take care.See you tomorrow.

Mr. Harrison：Thank you.See you.

Exercise：

Here are several requests, please choose three of them and make a conversation with your partner.

●Asking about the internet, and how to log onto the Wi-Fi.

●Asking about the hot water.

●Asking about an extra room key.

●Asking about the phone-call service, including prices and dialing numbers.

●Asking about the gym service, including prices and opening hours.

●Asking about the buffet service, including prices and opening hours.

Sample 3：Check-out

Mr. Harrison：I'm already missing here.you guys are so nice and generous.And the food here is amazing.

David：Thank you. You're welcome any time.

Mr. Harrison：This is my passport.（Pass the passport to the receptionist）

Receptionist：Sir, you have made several phone-calls. And I'm afraid you need to pay 30 Yuan extra.

David：OK, I will pay.

Mr. Harrison：Please don't.I called my wife and children.It's okay.I've got some change here.

Receptionist：Thank you, sir. Hope to see you again and wish you have a pleasant day.

Exercise：

Learn more about hotel accommodation. Please translate the following information into Chinese（Table3-1、Table3-2）.

Table3-1

Table3-2

Words and Expressions

air-conditioner　空调

accommodation　住处

approach　靠近

book　预订

lobby　大厅

passport　护照

pill　药丸

receptionist　接待员

stomachache　胃痛、腹痛

suites　套房

take-away food　外卖、快餐