Conversation 1 Key words and Phrases

travel

train

plane

cheap

safe

Conversation 1

Do you like traveling by train or by plane?

I think I prefer train. It's cheaper and safe.

conversation 2 Key words and Phrases

call

taxi

rank

Conversation 2

Where can I call a taxi?

There's a taxi rank over there, right outside the gate.

Conversation 3 Key words and Phrases

get around

anywhere

subway

expensive

crowded

Conversation 3

Is this your first time visiting Beijing?

Yes. is it easy to get around?

I think so. You can get anywhere by bus and taxi is not expensive.

How about the subway?

It's also convenient, but It's usually crowded.

Additional useful Expressions

Vocabulary

hire

miss

remind

run

station

Additional Useful Expressions

What's the best way to get round?

Does this bus go to the Summer Palace?

How often does the bus run?

Would you tell me where to get off?

Will you remind me when we get there?

Where can I hire a car?

You're going the wrong way.

You have missed your stop.

The subway station is just around the corner.

Unit 12 Sightseeing

key words and phrases

sights

architecture

miss

Temple of Heaven

Great Wall

must

Conversation 1

A:What are the good sights to see in Beijing?

B:Well ,I know you are interested in architecture,so you should't miss the Temple of Heaven,and the Great wall is a must too.

key words and phrases

Palace Museum

be known as

Forbiddien city

splendid

Conversation 2

Yang:Here we are,Joan.This is the Palace museun,also known as the Forbidden city.

Joan:Oh,how splendid!Can you take a picture of me here?

Yang:Sure.

key words and phrases

Summer Palace

without

start

kilometer

early

Conversation 3

Paul:Shall we visit the Summer Palace tomorrow?

victoria:Good.I don't want to leave Beijing without visiting it.

How far is it from our hotel?

Paul:It's about 5 kilometers.

Victoria:If we start early,do we have some time for Yuanmingyuan?

Paul:I think so.We can go there in the afternoon if you like.

vocabulary

historical

interest

admission

schedule

possible

souvenir

guidebook

map

Additional useful expressions

How long will you be staying in China ?

Is this your frist visit to Beijing?

There are many places of historical interest in Beijing.

It is worth seeing.

How much is the admission?

Will you tell me the schedule?

I'd like to see as many places as possible.

I'd like to buy some souvenirs to my friends.

WHere can I get a guidebook or a map of Beijing?