UNIT 1Travel Arrangements

You will be able to: 1. help people make travel plans.

2. help people prepare a trip.

Contents

1 Warming up

3 Reading and Writing

5 Culture Corner

6 My Progress Check

4 Extended Activities

2 Listening and Speaking

Listen and match. 11

Eiffel Tower

Mount Fuji

The Great Wall

Disneyland

Warming up

Listen and decide true (T) or false (F).

Warming up

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tourist spot 旅游景点 　　 theme park 主题公园

1. Mr Song has travelled to some countries.

2. He hasn't been to France.

3. He has been to the Disneyland Park in Hong Kong.

Learn the word and expressions.11

Listening and Speaking

travel agent 旅游代理upcoming 即将来临的domestic trip 国内游outbound trip 出 境游

Listen and repeat.22

Listening and Speaking

Wang Lu: Hainan China Travel Service, Sanya Branch. May I help you?Kang Hui: Hello! I’d like to speak to a travel agent, please.Wang Lu: Well, I’m a travel agent. My name is Wang Lu. What can I do for you?Kang Hui: My family is planning to go on a trip during the upcoming Spring Festival. Could you give us some suggestions?Wang Lu: Would you like to go on a domestic trip or an outbound one?Kang Hui: A domestic trip.Wang Lu: Then, how about going to Harbin? That should be a new experience!Kang Hui: Um, what can we do there?Wang Lu: Wow, there are lots of things to do. You can ski, skate, or visit the Harbin Ice World, and lots more.Kang Hui: Sounds interesting. I’ll talk with my family and call you back.Wang Lu: Good, call me any time. May I have your name, please?Kang Hui: Mr Kang.

They’d like to go on a trip during the upcoming Spring Festival.He wants a domestic trip.

The travel agent suggests Harbin.

Answer the questions.33

Listening and Speaking

1. When would Mr Kang’s family like to go on a trip?

Suggestion 与 advice 意义相近。前者意思是“建议”，是可数名词；后者意思是“忠告”，是不可数名词。

ski: 滑雪； skate: 滑冰。这是两项在哈尔滨非常受欢迎的冬季运动项目。

Notes:

2. Does he want a domestic trip or an outbound one?

3. What place does the travel agent suggest?

Complete the sentences.44

Listening and Speaking

call (sb) back

1. Jane said she would ____________, but I haven’t received her call till now.

2. Yesterday the travel agent _______________________ about his holiday.

3. We ____________ to the mountains last weekend.went on a trip

call me back

gave him some suggestions

go on a trip

give sb some suggestions

出行前，旅游代理要和游客签署旅游协议，基本内容包括：1. 行程安排（ itinerary ）； 2. 相互之间的责权利（ rights and obligations ）； 3. 旅游保险（ travel insurance ）等。

package tour: 汉语一般称“随团游”，旅行社提供的服务包括往返交通（ transport ）、住宿（ accommodation ），当地交通和餐饮及其他活动。

FIT: Free Independent Traveller 的 缩 写 ， 汉 语 称 “ 自 由行”。旅行社只负责游客的往返交通和住宿，游客到达目的地（ destination ）后自由活动。

Notes:

Listen and complete the dialogue.55

Listening and Speaking

A. I'll email you some detailed information. B. And how many days would a tour last?C. The prices are different. D. I'd like to know the price of a tour to Harbin.E. but you can keep to your own schedule in Harbin.

Kang Hui: Hello! 1)___________________________________Wang Lu: Is that Mr Kang? This is Wang Lu. We have a package tour and a FIT tour.

2)____________________Kang Hui: Hello, Ms Wang. What’s the difference between them, besides price?Wang Lu: A package tour involves transport, accommodation, and other services like

hired vehicle, activities or sightseeing over the holiday. For a FIT, only flights and accommodation are provided, 3)________________________ ________________

Kang Hui: How much would each cost? 4)_______________________________Wang Lu: May I have your email address? 5)_______________________________

Kang Hui: OK. My email address is Kanghui@fltrp.com. Thanks a lot!Wang Lu: Kanghui@fltrp.com, right? You’re welcome, Mr Kang!

I'd like to know the price of a tour to Harbin.

The prices are different.

I'll email you some detailed information.

but you can keep to your own schedule in Harbin.

And how many days would a tour last?

Pair work. Complete the dialogue.66

Listening and Speaking

（康辉选择了随团游，但他希望价格能便宜些，王璐答应给他一定的优惠）。

Wang Lu: Good afternoon, Mr Kang. Nice to meet you!Kang Hui: Nice to meet you, too, Ms Wang.Wang Lu: Sit down, please, Mr Kang! So you have chosen the package tour to Harbin.Kang Hui: …

Wang Lu: Good afternoon, Mr Kang. Nice to meet you!Kang Hui: Nice to meet you, too, Ms Wang.Wang Lu: Sit down, please, Mr Kang! So you have chosen the package tour to Harbin.Kang Hui: Yes, that’s right.Wang Lu: Then, please have a look through this travel agreement. Kang Hui: Um, the itinerary is fine. But the total cost is a little more expensive than I expected. Could you reduce it a bit? Wang Lu: Well, I can give you a 10% discount. That is the lowest price I can offer. Is that OK with you?Kang Hui: That’s fine, thank you. Should I sign here?Wang Lu: Yes, thanks. Enjoy your trip.

Learn the words and expressions.11

Reading and Writing

be off to 去往（某处）down coat 羽绒服boot 靴子scarf 围巾skin 皮肤

Read the dialogue with these questions in mind.22

Reading and Writing

Kang Hui: Hello! May I speak to Ms Wang, please?Feng Lin: Sorry, she's on another call right now. Could I help you with anything?Kang Hui: Well, we are off to Harbin tomorrow. Could you give us any suggestions for what we should wear?Feng Lin: Sure. Down coats and boots are necessary. What's more, take a warm cap and a scarf to protect your face from the cold. And don't forget gloves.Kang Hui: Thank you. What else?Feng Lin: You should also take some moisturiser with you to protect your skin.Kang Hui: You've been very helpful! Thanks again.Feng Lin: You're welcome. Enjoy your trip!

1. Why can’t Ms Wang answer the phone?

Because she’s on another call.She suggests wearing down coats, boots, a warm cap, a scarf and gloves.

2. What does Feng Lin suggest wearing in Harbin?

on another call: 在接另一个电话。类似的说法还有 busy on line （忙着接电话）。

What else? 还有什么？类似的说法有 Which else? ( 还有哪一个？ ) ， Where else? ( 还有哪个地方？ ) 等。

protect... from... 保护……免受……

Notes:

Complete the email.33

Reading and Writing

A. have any suggestions B. Hainan China Travel Service, Sanya BranchC. choose us again D. had a great time in Harbin E. Dear Mr Kang

Subject: Good journeyFrom: Wangl@hotmail.comTime: 17:09 pm, 22 Feb. 2010

To: Kanghui@fltrp.com

Dear Mr Kanghad a great time in Harbin

have any suggestionschoose us again

Hainan China Travel Service, Sanya Branch

1)_____________,How are you? I hope you 2)______________________. I am writing to ask what you think about your trip and our service.Was it a new and nice experience? Did you have any trouble? Are you satisfied with our service?If you 3)___________________, please let us know. We will try our best to improve and hope you will 4)______________ for your next trip.Best wishes.Wang Lu5)_____________________________________

Listen and take notes.11

Extended Activities

（你是旅游代理，接到一位客人的咨询电话，请记录。）

Guest's name: ________________________

Number of people: ________________________

Destination: ________________________

Email address: ________________________

Jenny

Six

Sanya

Jenny2009@netscape.net

Complete the dialogue.22

Extended Activities

（你与经理讨论 Jenny 一家去三亚的旅游计划，最后决定为他们特制一个“自由行”计划，每人 3,000 元。）

A: Hi, Mr Yao. A family would like to travel to Sanya. They want to keep to their own schedule there, but they don’t want to pay too much.

B: Well, how many people are there?

A: ...

A: Hi, Mr Yao. A family would like to travel to Sanya. They want to keep to their own schedule there, but they don’t want to pay too much.B: Well, how many people are there?A: Six. They want to stay at the seaside resort hotel and visit some of the villages.B: Well, I think we can prepare a special plan for them. We can include only the cost of the flights and accommodation in our services, so the price will be much lower.A: That’s fine. They can keep to their own schedule and pay other personal expenses as they wish. B: Good. That will be a 5-day FIT trip for only 3,000 yuan per person. A: OK. I’ll send an email to them and tell them our decision. B: Yes, please.

Read the offer emailed by the travel agent and decide true (T) or false (F).33

Extended Activities

Dear Jenny,

How are you? We’ve made a special travel plan for your family, which you can see below. Please tell us whether it suits you or not.

Yours sincerely,

Tang Aming

Beijing China Travel Service

5-Day FIT Trip from Beijing to Sanya

Price: 3,000 yuan / person

Service included:

All flights mentioned in the programme are in economy class, fare inclusive of airport taxes and fuel surcharges. Accommodation is in designated hotels, with breakfast being offered.

Not included:

Tips

Personal expenses

Any expense not mentioned above

1. Travellers have to pay for airport taxes besides the fee for the FIT.

2. Travellers don’t have to pay for breakfast in the hotels they stay.

3. Travellers have to pay for the transport from the hotel to the downtown area.

Complete the email.44

Extended Activities

（ Jenny 尚未就特制的“自由行”旅游计划进行答复。你是旅游代理，请写一封电子邮件询问一下情况。）

A. we can arrange the most pleasant journey possible for you?B. our service is considered among the best in the country.

C. I wonder if the special FIT travel plan suits you or not.

D. you can save money because our prices are competitive.

Dear Jenny,

How are you? 1)____________________________________________ If yes, could you please let me know as soon as possible so that 2)____________________ _________________________________

As one of the leading travel companies in China, 3)_____________________ ________________________ What’s more, 4)____________________________ ___________________

Yours sincerely,

Tang Aming

Beijing China Travel Service

I wonder if the special FIT travel plan suits you or not.we can arrange the most

pleasant journey possible for you?

our service is considered among the best in the country. you can save money because our prices are competitive.

Culture Corner

1. Have you ever been to Hong Kong?

Hong Kong, once called “Pearl of the Orient”, is one of the most popular travel destinations in Asia. There are many famous tourist attractions in Hong Kong. These are some of the most popular places to visit:

Hong Kong Disneyland, opened in 2005, is the fifth Disney theme park in the world.

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Ocean Park, opened in 1977, provides an exciting mix of entertainment, education and conservation facilities.

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Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is part of the chain of wax museums founded by Marie Tussaud of France. The Hong Kong branch houses nearly 100 wax figures of internationally-known personalities, with Asian figures taking up more than a third of the total, including Jackie Chan, Yao Ming and Liu Xiang.

My Progress Check

Words I have learned in this unit are:

Now I know ________ new words.More words I know in this unit are:_________________________________________________

Great! Now I know ________ useful phrases and expressions.More useful phrases and expressions I know in this unit are:_________________________________________________

□ boot □ scarf □ skin□ upcoming

□ tourist spot □ theme park □ travel agent □ domestic trip

□ outbound trip □ be off to □ down coat

Phrases and expressions I have learned in this unit are:

My Progress Check

I can:

□ help people prepare a trip.

□ help people make travel plans.

What progress I have made! I’m happy.