unit 3 Checking-in Service

Part ⅢDeveloping ideasAfter Twenty YearsThe short story“After Twenty Years” is set in Ne w York on a cold, dark night.Most people ha v e left w ork to go home, and this part of the city is no w quiet.A policeman w ho is checking the area sees a man outside a shop.He goes up to the man and finds he has a scar on his face.They ha v e a chat and the man starts to tell his story. “Twenty years ago tonight，” said the man, “ I dined here at ‘Big Joe’ Brady’s with Jimmy Wells, my best chum, and the finest chap in the world.He and I were raised here in New York, just like two brothers, together.I was eighteen and Jimmy was twenty.The next morning I was to start for the West to make my fortune.You couldn’t have dragged Jimmy out of New York; he thought it was the only place on earth.Well, we agreed that night (1)that we would meet here again exactly twenty years from that date and time, no matter what our conditions might be or from what distance we might have to come.We figured(2)that in twenty years each of us ought to have our destiny worked out and our fortunes made, whatever they were going to be.”“It sounds pretty interesting，”said the policeman.“Rather a long time between meets, though, it seems to me.Haven’t you heard from your friend since you left？”“Well, yes, for a time we corresponded，” said the other.“But after a year or two we lost track of each other.You see, the West is a pretty big proposition, and I kept hustling around over it pretty lively.But I know (3)Jimmy will meet me here if he’s alive, for he always was the truest, staunchest old chap in the world.He’ll never forget.I came a thousand miles to stand in this door tonight, (4)and it’s worth it if my old partner turns up.”(Excerpts from“After Twenty Years” by O.Henry)(1)that引导宾语从句；no matter what引导让步状语从句；what引导宾语从句。

CHECKING CORNERPart 1 Warming Up, Pre-reading,Reading and ComprehendingI. 根据下列各句句意及所给单词的首字母或汉语提示，写出所缺单词的正确形式。

1. In my sister’s hand was a l_____ wallet; its contents spread neatly on the table at her side.2. It was _____ (令人感到惊讶的) to everyone that the court had made such a decision.3. _____ (不幸地) he won’t be here tomorrow evening.4. The novel describes the way of life of the _____ (普通的) people there.5. A museum should aim to _____ (使快乐) as well as educate.6. National Day was celebrated t_____ the country.7. Floods in that country made thousands of people h_____.8. The learner of a second language has many difficulties to o_____.9. Unlike his brother, he has a good sense of _____ (幽默).10. The new restaurant was a f_____ and soon closed.11. The man I met in the street had a _____(小胡子), short dark hair, and he wore glasses.12. Someone in another car started making g_____ and pointing at our tires.II. 用适当的介词或副词填空。

CHECKING CORNERI. Complete the following sentences according to the initials or Chinese.1. Soon after the storm clouds gathered, the rain started p________ down.2. The hotel room was d________ with pale yellow wallpaper and some oil paintings.3. When the villagers arrived at the scene, they found all that remained of the fire was a________.4. The 1987 hurricane was the worst natural d________ to hit England for decades.5. Now the losses the man has made are heavy and he’d have to be seriously w________ to cover them.6. According to the law, any driver who tries to f________ the scene of an accident will face severe punishment.7. The ancient Mayan c________ was very advanced and the Mayas had a greatknowledge of science, art, and astronomy.8. The mo vie’s ________ ( 商业上的) success made the young actresses and actorsfamous stars.9. Mike’s employer recognized his talent and encouraged him to attend public ________ ( 讲演) on science.10. Winter winds picked up quickly in the desert causing terrible ________ (沙尘暴). II. Fill in the blanks with the proper forms of the given words. Use each word once only.1. The ________ of Vesuvius killed thousands in Pompeii.2. In a(n) ________ of emotions, the woman burst into tears.3. Take off those ________ shoes before you come into the house.4. ________ have found viruses in wells 200 to 400 feet from the point where the viruses were introduced into the soil.5. Social and ________ trends that used to take years to cross theAtlantic are speedingup.6. The box had been completely destroyed, and we couldn’t even locate the ________.7. The team gave a powerful performance but were ________ beaten in the end byGalway.III. Fill in the blanks with the proper forms of the given phrases. Use each phrase once only.1. When Mrs. Green fell ill, her daughter ________ the business from her.2. After the heated discussion, I wanted to go out and ________ the block to get someair.3. After the accident, the police decided to ________ the witness ________.4. The main street between the castle and the palace ________ commonly ________ “the Royal Mile”.5. The things that I learned during the year have ________ me getting the jobs I havehad since.6. This kind of material finally ________ into harmless products, but only after several hundred years.7. Am I traveling towards a change in lifestyle and attitude, or merely ________ from a difficult reality that I’d rather not face?IV. Complete the following sentences and make sure each pair shares the same or similar meaning. Use one word for each blank.1. We discovered we had a friend in common by chance.We ________ ________ discover we had a friend in common.2. Since joining the society, I have had the good fortune to meet many distinguishedwriters.Since joining the society, I have ________ ________ to meet many distinguished writers.3. Firms will go out of business unless they take advantage of the new technology. Firms ________ ________ ________ take advantage of the new technology will go out of business.4. I’ve always hoped that I could play the piano.I have always wanted to ________________ ________ play the piano.5. After many years’ study, the man was finally admitted to York University.After many years’ study, the man finally________ ________ ________ at York University.V. Multiple choice.1. We will put off the picnic in the park until next week, _____ the weather may bebetter.（天津2016）A. thatB. whereC. whichD. when2. —Did you enjoy the party?—Yes. We _____ well by our hosts. （北京2015）A. were treatedB. would be treatedC. treatedD. had treated3. The exhibition tells us _____ we should do something to stop air pollution. （四川2015）A. whereB. whyC. whatD. which4. The exact year _____ Angela and her family spent together in China was 2008. （安徽2014）A. whenB. whereC. whyD. which5. The boy has been taken good care of by the nurses and is ______ recovering from his heart operation.A. silentlyB. officiallyC. graduallyD. practically VI. Complete the following sentences according to the Chinese given. Use one word for each blank.1. 媒体呼吁公众关注此类事件。

旅游业英语口语Lesson 3：Checking in English for Tourism第三课：入住酒店Lesson 3： Checking in各位朋友好，欢迎您收听为旅游及服务业人员提供的初级“旅游业英语”第三讲，我是澳洲广播电台的节目主持人马健媛。

这套共二十六讲的教材有助于您和说英语的顾客沟通。

这套教材的每一单元包括服务业中的一个重要组成部分的英语对话。

如果您一开始无法完全听懂对话的内容，请不要着急，因为在后续的课程中我们会反复讲解和练习这些对话的内容。

在每个单元结束时，您都能够听到完整的对话内容，也许到时您会惊喜的发现自己能够听懂并重复这些对话的很多内容呢。

第三课：入住酒店Lesson 3： Checking in在第三课里，您将学习如何在酒店前台迎接客人和如何说房间号码。

您需要练习诸如“I’ll”, 和“we’ll” 等缩略语和相关方位的介词。

您也会学习并练习礼貌用词或是说是和不是。

这个部分包括如何为客人办理入住手续。

先请您听酒店前台接待员利奥与刚抵达的客人的对话。

Leo：Hi, I’m Leo.为新客人蒙纳怀特办理入住手续Mona ：Hi, I’m Mona White.同时入住的还有蒙纳怀特的父亲，杰克伟博Jack：Hi, I’m Jack Webber.他们两个人刚刚从墨尔本抵达酒店。

在我们继续课程之前，我有一点要提醒您注意，那就是根据西方的文化习俗，在与客人面对面交Page 2 of 8流的时候您一定要直视对方的眼睛并面带微笑，否则的话西方文化背景的客人就会误以为你是不尊重他。

现在我们就开始学习，请注意听对话的内容及汉语翻译。

利奥：下午好。

Leo： Good afternoon.利奥：有什么能够为您效劳的吗？Leo： Can I help you?蒙纳：谢谢，我预定了三天的住房。

Mona： Yes, we have a reservation for three nights. 蒙纳：我的名字是蒙纳怀特。