2020年PETS-3考试教材第十一单元：旅行

Unit 11 Travel

Conversations

PART 1

At the Customs.

A:Anything dutiable?

B:Yes.I bought a watch in Hong Kong,which costs US$60 and a new suit,US$50.

A:Anything else besides these?

B:No,except the two bottles of whisky and a carton of cigarettes.

A:You are allowed US$100 duty-free,so you need to pay only a little on your watch and suit.

B:Do I have to pay duty on the liquor and cigarettes?

A:No.The law permits you to bring in two bottles of wineor liquor and a carton of cigarettes duty-free.

B:Oh,thank you very much.A:Bye!

PART 2

At the Customs.

A:Could you change some pounds for me,please?

B:Please show me your passport and let me look at the visa.

A:Here you are.

B:Yes,you got the visa two days ago.

That's valid.How much would you like to change?

A:Five hundred pounds.What's the exchange rate for British currency today?

B:According to the present rate,that's one pound for twelve and half yuan.

A:Here are 500 pounds.

B:You'll have it right away.Will you please sign your name on this exchange memo?

Here si your money.Please check it.Keep this exchange memo.

You may need it to convert any money you have left when you leave China.

A:Thank you.What exactly should I do with the Foreign Exchange Certificates left with me?

B:You may go to the Bank of China or the airport exchange office.

A:Thank you.

B:You're welcome.

PART 3

Making a reservation.

A:Hello.Is Mrs.Brown there?

B:Speaking.May I help you?

A:My wife and I spent our honeymoon at the inn.

B:Did you leave something in the room?

A:No,we didn't leave anyting in the room.It was two years ago.

We'd like to make a reservation for this weekend.

B:For how many people?

A:For two.

B:For how many rooms?

A:A double room,please.

B:I'm sorry.I am afraid we have no rooms available this weekend.

A:What?

B:We're completely full.Would a single room be OK?

A:Are you sure?

B:I'm absolutely certain.

A:But?

B:If the single room won't do,please try us again another time.

A:What a pity!

PART 4

In a hotel.

A:I want to have my dress cleaned.I will need it tomorrow afternoon.

B:In that case,I'll send it to the laundry right away.

A:Yes,please.But I would like it starched.

B:Yes,but not too stiff,right?

A:Exactly.And is it possible to have my overcoat dry-cleaned,too?

There are some stains on it.

B:I'm afraid you will not have it tomorrow.

Dry-cleaning usually takes two whole days.

A:Oh,no.I have to wear it tomorrow,too.

B:If that's the case,

suppose I ask the dry-cleaner to clean up the spots for the moment and have the coat well pressed so that you might get it back in time then.

A:That's a good idea.Many thanks.

Passage Auckland

Looking for a vacation spot that combines the excitment of a bustling city with the ease of an island paradise?

Then consider Auckland,New Zealand.

About 11 hours from Southeast Asia,this city is sandwiched between two harbors on New Zealand's North Island.

Auckland is becoming more famous all over the world for its high quality of life.

And if you don't have a lot of vacation time,don't worry.

You can experience much of this city in just two days.

Start your first day in downtown Auckland.

Go to Queen Street and try climbing the Sky Tower.

At 328 meters,it's the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere.

Inside the tower,you'll find a hotel,casino,theater and many restaurants.

The tower's newest attraction is a guided climb up a unique ladder system through the middle of the tower.

Trained guides take you up to the top for a stunning view of Auckland.

Once on the ground again,make your way to Victoria Park Market.

It's just a few minutes'walk from the tower.

Victoria Park Market was originally built in 1950 as an industrial site.

But the area was transformed in 1981 into an open-air shopping mall.

All the clothes and crafts you'll find here are made locally.

So take your time wandering through this special market.

Next,head over to the Viaduct Harbor.

Here,you'll find the team bases for the America's Cup.

More than four million people came to see this world-famous yacht race last year.

Come join the millions of visitors flocking to see the 2003 races next month.

On your second day,wake up early and board a ferry to Waiheke Island.

Only 30 minutes away from Auckland,nearly every Aucklander goes there to relax and have fun.

Take advantage of the early morning sun and go swimming in the sea.

Or you can a boat and go sailing.

Did you know that Aucklanders own the most boats per capita in the world?

No wonder it's called the City of Sails.

You can easily spend the whole day on Waiheke.

If you tire of the beach,visit the island's vineyards.

For your next destination,catch a ferry boat to the mainland.

Get on the 2 p.m.ferry that stops at the seaside village of Devonport.

Make a beeline for any cafe and order some fish and chips.

Finish your whirlwind tour of Auckland by heading back to the Sky Tower.

Don't worry.You don't have to climb it again.

This time,ride the elevator to the top.

Have dinner in any fo the seven restaurants at the Tower,and take in Auckland's skyline by night.

As you admire the splendid view,

enjoy some famous New Zealand lamb or some seafood.

Then pat yourself on the back for having managed to see this exciting city in just two days.

Words and Expressions 

spot combine bustling ease

地点，场所结合，联合熙熙攘攘的安逸，悠闲

paradise sandwich harbor structure

天堂夹在中间海湾建筑，结构

hemisphere casino stunning originally

半球娱乐场出色的;令人惊奇的最初，原先

site transform craft wander

地点转换;改造工艺，手艺漫步，徘徊

yacht flock rent ferry

游艇涌向，聚集租借渡船

per capita mainland admire

人均大陆敬佩

make a beeline for whirlwind pat oneself on teh back

一直奔向旋风赞扬

Exercises

Section I Listening Comprehension

Listen to the record.

Answer each question by choosing A,B,C or D from the four possible choices.

A 1.A:Hello,Air China Service.If you want to check the luggage,please dial 1;if you want to check the flights,please dial 2;if you want to resrve a seat,please dial 3.

B:Hello,can I help you?

C:I'd like to book a seat on July 22.

B:Have you got a ticket?

C:Yes,mine is a return ticket.

B:What class?

C:Economic class.

B:Please fax your ticket and remember to confirm it a week in advance.

C:Fine,thank you!Bye!

2.A:Dear Xia,our half term is coming.What shall we do then?

B:Shall we go to Windsor Castle?

A:Great!But can we get there?

B:Let's check by Internet.There must be some useful information.

A:All right.Please email me what you've found out before three o'clock.

The school will be closed then.

B:I will email you at 2:00 p.m.since I have to my China Club during lunch break.

3.A:Hello,Lyn's Travel.Can I help you?

B:I hear there is a day trip to Cardiff this Sunday.

Are there any seats available?

A:Yes.Would you like one?

B:I'd like to book two seats.

A:What's your name,please?

B:Mrs.Yang and Mrs.Li.Will you pick us up?