part Ⅰ Getting ready
People are now having longer vacations and are more interested in seeing other parts of the world. As a result, the tourist industry that deals with transportation, accommodation and service is growing rapidly.
A The following words and phrase will appear in this unit. Listen carefully and study the definitions.
1. proportion: the compared relationship between two things in regard to size, amount, importance, etc.
2. brochure: a small thin book giving instructions or details of a service
3. transmission: the parts of a vehicle that carry power from the engine to the wheels (变速器)
4. best bet: a plan of action
5. quote: state a price (报价)
6. terrace: a flat area next to a house used as an outdoor living area
7. release: be known and printed
8. resort: a place where people regularly go for holidays
9. thermal: naturally warm or hot
10. workout: a period of physical exercise
B Listen to the dialogue. Write down all the numbers of the proportions of tourists.
Proportions of tourists
This year An average year
Staying in hotels ______________ _______________
Staying in holiday camps ______________ _______________
Visiting Europe ______________ _______________
Visiting U.S.A. ______________ _______________
Going by plane ______________ _______________
Taking their own car ______________ _______________
Wherever you travel, you'll need a place to stay. For most people, however, the price is perhaps still one of the most important things to keep in mind in choosing the place.
C Listen to the conversation between a clerk in a Hotel Reservations Bureau and a tourist. Complete the chart about the information on the four hotels. Then complete the following five explanations.
Hotels Prices Other related information
The Castle Inn ￡12/single; Continental breakfast included
￡15/double;
The Dalton Hotel ____________ Bathroom attached to every
____________ room; no charge for __________
The Park Hotel ￡16/person; Bathroom attached to every room
￡5/half board;
_____________
The Phoenix _____________ Breakfast _____________________
1. English breakfast is __________: __________, fried bacon, porridge, etc.
2. Continental breakfast consists of __________, __________, rolls, __________ and honey-nothing __________.
3. Half-board includes ______________________________.
4. Full-board is ____________________________________.
5. VAT stands for ___________________________________.
Part Ⅱ A touch of home
B&B stands for bed and breakfast. It is a private home whose owners rent rooms and offer services to travelers. The price of an overnight stay includes breakfast.
Listen to the report. Complete the outline.
Outline
Ⅰ. B&B
A. nature
B&B is a short form for __________.
B. increasing number
Now there are about __________ B&Bs in the US.
C. ______________________________
1. charm, comfort, hospitality
2. owners taking a personal interest in guests
Ⅱ. Attraction of owning a B&B
A. __________________________
B. talking with guests
Ⅲ. Several __________ of Suits Us
A. long history
built in ________; 19th century decorations
B. interesting names for some rooms
named after some previous famous __________
Ⅳ. Different people, different choices
A. ______________________________
1. uncomfortable staying in someone else's home
2. not interested in personal interaction
B. a quiet and romantic place for many people
Part Ⅲ Renting a car
Vehicle rental plays a substantial role in travel and tourism. In 1997, there were more than 1.6 million cars available for rent at more than 21 000 locations in the U.S. Nearly 20 percent of the adult U.S. population has the experience of renting a car.
A Listen to the conversation in which a man phones a car rental agent about renting a car. Supply the missing information.
Information about the customer:
A family of ________+ camp equipment
Leaving on Fri. July 7th
Returning on _________________
Suggestions by the agent:
A compact car current model;
A small station wagon automatic transmission
Best choice: a Pinto ______________
Regular rate: _____________________
Special weekend rate: _____________
Pick up: after _________ on Fri.
Return: by _____________ on Mon.
Mileage rate: first 300 miles _________, then _________ per mile
Other costs:
Insurance: _____________________
Sales tax: _____________________
Deposit: _______________________
B Now try this: listen to a more authentic version of the material. Write down the words or phrases that are related with car rentals.
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Part Ⅳ More about the topic: What Type of Room Do You Want?
Hotels usually offer different types of rooms for accommodation. How many types of hotel room can you think of?
A Listen to the words in column A. Match the definitions in column B with the words in column A.
Column A
1. Suite
2. Twin room
3. Penthouse
4. Lounge or sitting room (or parlor = Am.E)
5. Single room
6. Double room
Column B
( ) A room occupied by one person
( ) A room with two single beds for two people
( ) A room with one large bed for two people
( ) A room not used as a bedroom, where guests may read, watch television, etc.
( ) A well-furnished and luxurious suite at the top of the building
( ) A large room with a partition to separate the bedroom area from the sitting room area
B A secretary from Speed Sportswear is talking to the Manager of the Park Hotel, to arrange accommodation for visiting staff. Accommodation will be needed for all grades, from sales staff to Managing Directors. Listen to the conversation and supply the missing information.
Room type Rack rate Suitable for Features
(per night)
Single room ___________ Staff of _______ -
Twin room ___________ __________ staff -
Delphos Suite ___________ __________ staff More luxurious; private
terrace; convenient for
______________________;
_____________ view over
Bella Vista ___________ Company Director Total luxury+total ____;
Penthouse and his wife a balcony; view over the
whole _________; a large
sitting room; a study; a
fully-fitted ___________
Part Ⅴ Do you know ...?
A magazine conducted a survey of ten top luxury hotels in the world for 1999 and the result was released.
A The following is a list of some of the top luxury hotels ranked. There are some mistakes in locations and ranks. Listen to the report and correct the mistakes.
Names of the hotels Locations Ranks in general category
Helekulani Honolulu, U.S.A. 1
Villa d'Este Cernobbio, France 2
The Oriental Bangkok, Thailand 3
The Greenbriar West Virginia, U.S.A. 4
Hotel Ritz London, UK 5
The Regent Hong Kong Hong Kong, China 8
The Four Seasons Charlestown, West Indies 10
Resort Nevis
B Now listen again. Decide whether the statements are true or false. Put "T" or "F" in the brackets.
( ) 1. More than 115 hotels, resorts and inns in 27 countries and regions were ranked in general and specific categories.
( ) 2. Dining, bars, pools, workout centers and romantic atmosphere are some of the things that were rated in the ranking.
( ) 3. The Oriental ranked third in the specific category of best restaurant dining.
( ) 4. The Regent Hong Kong has been the No. 1 best business hotel for four years.
( ) 5. If you want to enjoy the best physical exercise, the Greenbriar in West Virginia is the best choice.
Part Ⅵ Reminder of key points in this unit
Verb & Verb Phrase Noun & Noun Phrase Other
Part Ⅰ accommodation attached to
proportion
holiday camp
English breakfast
continental breakfast
half-board
full-board
value added tax
Part Ⅱ check into bed and breakfast for short
Part Ⅲ U-Drive-It rentals
compact car station wagon
automatic transmission
best bet
Part Ⅳ quote rack rate suite fully-fitted
penthouse
sales staff
managerial staff
luxury
Part Ⅴ release resort
rank inn
beat out thermal bath
workout center
