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世纪商务英语综合教程Ⅱ
Unit 1 Airport
Today’s workplace spans the entire globe, so
you may travel from country to country. No matter
where you’re going, air travel is an essential part
of your trip. When overseas clients travel to see
us, you need to be extra attentive. From the
moment he or she arrives, your guest should feel
welcome. You or someone you designate should
be waiting at the airport to greet your guest when
the plane lands. On the day when he is leaving,
you should see him or her off at the airport.
Century Business English II
Lead-in
Text A
Text B
Practical Writing
L A B P
Lead-in
Listening
Discussion
Vocabulary
Comprehension
Role-play
L A B P
1 Listening
Listen to the airport announcements. Look at the table below,
and complete the table after the example.
Script
Carrier
Flight
Time
Destination
Information
British Airways
BA412
12:00
Amsterdam
Last call Gate 17
Scandinavian
Airlines
SK526
12:05
Iberia
IB341
12:10
Madrid
Alitalia
AZ281
12:15
Rome
Olympic Airways OA260 12:30
Athens
Proceed to Gate 19
Brussels
A call for Mr. Gaston
Meyer to report to
the information desk
Sabena
SN604
12:45
Stockholm
Boarding Gate 8
Go at once Gate 16
Delay about 30
minutes
L A B P
2 Discussion
Discuss the following questions with your partner and report your
answers to the class.
1.
Have you ever had to wait for a delayed flight? What was the
reason?
2.
What other reasons can you think of that would cause the
flight to be delayed or cancelled?
3.
Would you be satisfied if the airline offered you a free flight to
another destination for future travel if they had to cancel your
current flight until the next day? Why or why not?
4.
Which kind of compensation will you prefer if the flight is
delayed or cancelled?
L A B P
3 Vocabulary
Mr. Smith is checking in for his flight. Listen to the dialogue, paying
attention to the expressions listed below, and choose the explanation
for each expression.
Script
1. luggage
C
2. conveyor belt
F
A. a passageway between rows of seats in
an airplane
B. enclosed space located from above
inside a plane for storage
3. carry-on
G
C. containers for a traveler’s belongings
4. backpack
E
D. a pass for air passengers
5. overhead bin
B
6. aisle
A
7. boarding card
D
E. a bag worn on a person’s back to
carry things
F. a moving band to carry things to be
checked by X-ray machine
G. bags that you are allowed to take onto a
plane with you
L A B P
4 Comprehension
Listen to the dialogue again and decide whether the following
statements are True or False.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Mr. Smith’s flight number is BA304.
The clerk asked Mr. Smith to show his passport and
ticket at first.
Mr. Smith altogether had 3 pieces of luggage to
check in.
Mr. Smith’s luggage was overweight.
Mr. Smith only had one carry-on bag with him.
Mr. Smith’s backpack was too big to fit in the
overhead bin.
Mr. Smith preferred an aisle seat.
The plane was said to board in half an hour.
( F )
( T )
( F )
( F )
( T )
( F )
( F )
( T )
L A B P
Script 1
1. This is the last call for the twelve o’clock British Airways flight BA412
to Amsterdam. Would passengers for this flight please proceed
without delay to Gate 17.
2. Scandinavian Airlines announce the departure of the 12:05 flight
SK526 to Stockholm. This flight is now boarding at Gate 8.
3. Would passengers for the 12:10 Iberia flight IB341 to Madrid please
go at once to Gate 16 where this flight is now boarding.
4. Alitalia regret to announce that their 12:15 flight AZ281 to Rome will
be delayed for approximately 30 minutes.
5. Olympic Airways announce the departure of the 12:30 flight OA260
to Athens. Would passengers on this flight please proceed to Gate
19.
6. This is a call for Mr. Gaston Meyer. Would Mr. Gaston Meyer
traveling on the 12:45 Sabena flight SN604 to Brussels report to the
airport information desk, please.
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Script 2
Clerk:
Good morning.
Mr. Smith: Is this the right desk? My flight is BA123.
Clerk:
Yes, that’s right. I need your passport and your ticket, please.
Mr. Smith: There you go.
Clerk:
Thank you. Do you have any luggage to check in Mr. Smith?
Mr. Smith: Yes, these two suitcases.
Clerk:
Could you put them on the conveyor belt, please?
Mr. Smith: Sure. I don’t think they are over.
Clerk:
No. That’s fine. You are allowed an additional two carry-on items.
Mr. Smith: Good. I only have one backpack.
Clerk:
I see. All carry-on items must be able to fit under the seat or in the
overhead bin.
Mr. Smith: My backpack will fit under the seat or in an overhead bin.
Clerk:
OK. Would you like a window or an aisle seat?
Mr. Smith: A window seat, please.
Clerk:
... Here are your luggage tags and your boarding card. Your seat is
36B.
Mr. Smith: Thank you. What is the boarding time?
Clerk:
The plane is boarding in 30 minutes. You leave from Gate 15. Have
a good flight.
Mr. Smith: Thank you. Goodbye.
L A B P
5 Role-play
Suppose you are checking in for your flight. Your luggage is overweight,
and you are asking the clerk at the check-in counter for advice. Make up a
dialogue based on the following situation and role-play it to the class. The
following airport instructions can be taken for reference.
 Free luggage allowance: Passengers holding adult-fare or half-fare
tickets are entitled to free luggage allowance of 40 kilograms for the
first class, and 30 kilograms for the business class, and 20 kilograms
for economy class. No free luggage allowance is granted to infants.
Each piece of luggage for consignment may not exceed 50 kilograms
in the maximum weight, and 40 x 60 x 100 centimeters in size.
 Overweight luggage: Where the luggage of a passenger is in excess
of the free luggage allowance in terms of the weight or volume, the
passenger shall be liable to pay an overweight fee, which is
chargeable at a rate of 1.5% of the normal economy class fare for
every one kilogram.
L A B P
Text A
New Words and Expressions
Reading
Structure
Comprehension
Translation
Vocabulary
Grammar Focus
Summary
Discussion
L A B P
New Words and Expressions
limousine (limo) n. 豪华轿车
switch to 转到
serve v. 服务,招待
destination n. 目的地
outstanding a. 杰出的,优秀的
domestic a. 本国的; 国内的
elegant a. 高雅的,优美的
Domestic Arrival 国内(航班)抵达
luxury n. 奢侈,豪华;奢侈品
lobby n. 门厅,厅堂
turn to 求助于
International Arrival 国际(航班)抵达
unequaled a. 无与伦比的,无敌的
tarmac n. 停机坪
luxurious a. 奢侈的, 豪华的
charter v. 包租
chauffeur n. 司机
convenience n. 方便,便利
extensive a. 广大的, 广阔的
be in touch with 与……联系
guarantee v. 保证;担保
be equipped with 配备有
be committed to 献身于……；
cellular phones 移动电话
致力于……
L A B P
New Words and Expressions
2-way radio communicator
双向无线联络机
at hand 手头上的
unique a. 独一无二的;不寻常的
at one’s disposal 在……的控制下
shuttle n. 往返班车
courteous a. 有礼貌的
utilize v. 利用
discreet a. 谨慎的,慎重的
reservation n. (旅馆房间等)预定;保留
suburbs n. 郊区
dispatch n. 发送,派遣
transfer n. 转运;转移
accommodation n. 膳宿, 接待
dispatcher n. 调度员
unmatched a. 无可比拟的, 无可匹敌的
mechanic n. 机修工
personnel n. 人员;人事部门
dedicated a. 忠诚的;竭尽全力的
transform v. 改变,改造
memorable a. 记忆深刻的
L A B P
1 Reading
Read the passage about airport transportation service and answer the
following questions.
1
Why do so many customers switch to Four Seasons Limousine
after just one trip?
2
How can Four Seasons Limousine keep in touch with their drivers
at all time?
3
What are the qualities their drivers possess?
4
Can we ask the driver to wait while we conduct our business? If
yes, for how long?
5
How long has Four Seasons Limousine been in the airport service?
L A B P
1 Reading
Chicago Airport Transportation and Limousine Service
Four Seasons Limousine Inc. has been serving the O’Hare and
Midway Airports since 1990. Our outstanding service can save your time
and produce an elegant and professional travel experience. Luxury
ground transportation is an experience many people turn to during the
most special of days.
2.
Four Seasons Limousine Inc. provides unequaled service and quality
to deliver luxurious transportation. With Four Seasons Limousine you
can depend on our reliable service, professional chauffeurs with
extensive knowledge of the Illinois area and clean vehicles. We provide
professional limo and luxury car transportation between all Chicago
airports such as O’Hare or Midway and all Chicago hotels or other
locations in Chicago area.
1.
serve
v. a.
luxury
n.
extensive
四季豪华轿车服务公司提供高品质的无与伦比的服务,为您奉上豪华的交通享受｡在四
四季豪华轿车服务公司自1990年就开始为俄亥俄和中途机场服务｡我们出色的服务
① people
state
life
induring
whichwide
one most
has and
usesofthings
that please the
①large
toof
work
for
unequaled
many
turn
to
the
special
days在句中是定语从句,
季豪华轿车服务公司,您可以信赖我们可靠的服务｡我们有着伊利诺斯州地区丰富驾驶经验
elegant
①
in
amount,
ranging
不仅可以为您节省时间,还能为您创建一流而专业的旅行体验｡豪华的地面交通是许多人
senses
turn a.
(good
to:
food
toto
and
someone
drink,
or
clothes,
use something
comfort,
to
beautiful,
get help surroundings)
②to
togo
fight
orall
undergo
military
service
foror
superior
others
unmatched
修饰an
experience,省略了关系代词that｡
的专业司机,以及干净整洁的车辆｡我们提供往来于所有芝加哥机场(如俄亥俄和中途机场)
a.
refined
and
tasteful
in appearance
behavior or style
②
large
in
area,
extending
far
② something
not essential
but gives enjoyment and pleasure, esp.
在特殊日子里所追求的一种舒适体验｡
③ to prepare
or offer food
与所有芝加哥宾馆或芝加哥其它地区之间的专业豪华轿车接送服务｡
something expensive out of season, etc.
L A B P
1 Reading
3.
Our airport service includes meeting and greeting your customers.
Satisfaction is guaranteed, more than ten years behind us. Four Seasons
Limousine is committed to providing excellent service— that’s why over
85% of our customers switch to Four Seasons Limousine after just one
trip.
4.
We get you to the airport on time. Whether your destination is the
O’Hare Airport, or the Midway Airport, we set the mood with our first class
Limo Airport Transportation, outstanding service and affordable rates. We
meet you at the Arrival Area on Domestic Arrival and in the lobby at
International Arrival or on the tarmac of your chartered airline. For your
convenience and efficiency, we are in touch with our drivers at all times.
Our cars and drivers are equipped with cellular phones and 2-way radio
communicators.
guarantee
be
committed
tosth with certainty (to sb)
我们会将您准时送到机场｡不论您的目的地是俄亥俄机场还是中途机场,我
①
vt.
to
promise
我们的机场服务包括迎接和问候您的客户｡我们十多年的服务经验为您获得
①
be
boundwith:
or obliged
to
as
under
a pledge
to a particular
cause
们都会以杰出的服务和合理的费用,热情地为您提供一流的豪华轿车机场交通
destination
② be
vt.
to touch
undertake
to be
payinthe
cost
of repairs
resulting
from a fault
in (an
in
communication
with
sb
满意的服务提供了坚实的保障｡四季豪华轿车服务公司致力于提供优质的服务
be
equipped
with:
be
supplied
with;
be
furnished
with
action
orten
attitude
服务｡我们会在国内到达区､国际到达休息室或包机航班的停机坪迎接您｡为了
article
which
has
been
n.
the
place
tobought)
which
one is going or directed
that’s
why...
中的that指代破折号前面的这句话,破折号起到解释的作用｡
more
than
years
behind
us在句中是独立成分,采用“名词+介词短语”的结
正因为如此,85%以上的客户在体验过我们的初次服务后就成为了我们四季豪
给您提供方便并提高我们的服务效率,我们将始终与接机司机保持联络｡我们的
② abewritten
responsible
forthat certain conditions agreed to in a transaction
③ n.
promise
构,表示原因｡
华轿车服务公司的服务对象｡
will
be fulfilled promise given by one person to another that he will be
轿车和司机都配有手机和双向无线对讲机｡
responsible for seeing that sth is done
L A B P
1 Reading
5.
Your personal chauffeur will drive you to any destination of your choice
in our professional limo. While you conduct your business your chauffeur
will remain at your disposal for you as long as you need. Our drivers are
courteous and discreet , they will help you with your luggage and most
important of all, they try to be at least 15 minutes early for all their pickups and will always get you to your destination on time. Our chauffeurs
are highly trained, professional and courteous. They have superior
knowledge of the Chicago area and suburbs to provide direct and
convenient transfer to your appointments.
6.
From our drivers and dispatchers, to mechanics, car washers, and
office personnel we are all dedicated to providing outstanding service to
our clients. We take care of your transportation needs so that you can
focus on your business at hand.
transfer n.
personnel
您的私人司机将用我们的豪华专车送您去往您想去的任何地方｡当您在处理
①
n.body
the act
of changing
from one
bus,
aircraft
etc to
不论是我们的司机､调度员､修理工､洗车工还是办公室工作人员,都致力于为
①
the
of
persons
employed
by
or
active
in
an
业务时,您的私人司机将按照您的意愿等候您的随时召唤｡我们的司机很有礼貌,
courteous
dedicated
at
sb’s
disposal:
available
for sb to use as one wishes
我们的客户提供出色的服务｡我们会尽力满足您的交通需求,这样您就能集中精
another
while
traveling
organization
business
or
service
而且行事谨慎｡他们会帮您提行李,更重要的是,他们总是提早15分钟到达并将您
a.n.characterized
a.the
devoted
to by
abycause
gracious
or
ideal
consideration
or moves
purpose
towards
others
力去做手边的生意｡
②
process
which
sb
or
sth
or
is
moved
准时送至目的地｡我们的司机都受过严格的训练,他们相当专业且有礼貌｡他们熟
② the
department responsible for hiring and training and
discreet
from employees
one place job
etc
another
悉芝加哥地区和市郊,可以直接送您去赴约,为您提供方便｡
placing
and
fortosetting
policies
staff management
a. careful and
polite
in speech
andforbehavior
③ vt. to move sth/sb from one place to another
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1 Reading
7.
Four Seasons Limousine can also meet all of your executive
needs with our unique Limo Airport Transportation or shuttle service
to the O’Hare Airport and the Midway Airport.
8.
By utilizing the latest technology in reservation and dispatch
systems, Four Seasons will continue to provide safe, reliable and
luxurious travel accommodation with unmatched on-time travel
performance to our clients.
9.
Let Four Seasons help transform your road travel into a memorable
occasion!
accommodation n.
memorable
通过利用预定和调度系统的最新技术,四季豪华轿车服务公司将一如既
①transform
room(s)
and food lodgings a seat compartment or room on a
dispatch
executive
utilize
请让四季豪华轿车服务公司帮您把乘车旅行变成一次令人难以忘怀
四季豪华轿车服务公司还能以其独特的豪华轿车机场交通服务或机场往
vt.
toact
change
worth
or
remembering
alter
incarrying
form
appearance
remarkable
or orders,
natureplace
往地为我们的客户提供安全､可靠､豪华的旅游接待以及无比准时的旅游服
public
vehicle
vt.
toa.
make
use
ofof(sth)
to things
find
a use
①
①n.
a.
the
having
of
the
sending
function
people
or
out
to
plans
a for
particular
or
etc
的经历!
返班车服务将您送往俄亥俄机场和中途机场,满足您的一切业务工作需求｡
务｡ ②
②vt.
process
of adapting
adjustment
n. send
a person
sb/sth
responsible
somewhere
forfor
theaadministration
particular purpose
of a business
③ convenient arrangement compromise
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2 Comprehension
Choose the best answer for each question according to the passage.
1.
1 Four Seasons Limousine Inc. is a company dealing with ______.
A. meeting and greeting customers
B.
√ luxury ground transportation
C. airport service
D. limousine service
2. Four Seasons Limousine Inc. provides transportation between
2
airports and ______ in Chicago.
A. hotels
B. certain locations
C. suburbs
√D. any destinations of your choice
3. Four Seasons Limousine Inc. charges ______ for its service.
3
A. a lot
B. a little
C. reasonably
D. too much
√
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2 Comprehension
4.
4 Your personal chauffeur will manage to be ______ ahead of your
pick-up time.
A. an hour
B. half an hour
C. one quarter hour
D. one and a half hour
√
55. Four Seasons Limousine Inc. is committed to providing excellent
service by making use of ______.
√A. the latest technology in reservation and dispatch systems
B. unmatched on-time travel performance
C. professional chauffeurs
D. luxurious travel accommodations
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3 Vocabulary
Part 1 Match the expressions on the left with the explanations on the right.
A. not matched or paralleled by others of its kind;
1. outstanding
H
unrivaled
2. luxury
E B. having or showing good manners; polite
3. unequaled
A C. to promise sth with certainty to sb
4. charter
J
5. extensive
I
6. guarantee
C
7. destination
D G. to make use of sth; find a use for
8. courteous
B H. superior to others of its kind; distinguished
9. shuttle
F I. large in amount; wide-ranging
10. utilize
G
D. the place to which one is going or directed
E. the best and most expensive food and drink,
clothes, surroundings, etc
F. a plane, bus, or train that makes regular short
journeys between two places
J. to pay a company for the use of their aircraft,
boat, etc
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3 Vocabulary
Part 2 Complete the sentences with the following expressions. Change the
form where necessary.
convenience guarantee
turn to
domestic accommodation
transform
courteous
at hand
serve
be committed to
1. Mr. Smith ___________
has served his company for 10 years.
2. We look forward to seeing you. Please come at your earliest
convenience .
____________
has been committed to coming to work with us for a long time.
3. Linda ____________________
courteous to clients.
4. It was found that all the employees were _________
accommodation .
5. The price for the holiday includes flights and ______________
guarantee that you will enjoy the party.
6. I __________
at hand first.
7. Take your time. You’d better finish the task _________
transformed the man into a little rabbit.
8. The magician ___________
turn to when I am in trouble?
9. Who can I ________
domestic news.
10. The newspaper provides more foreign news than ________
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3 Vocabulary
Part 3 Study the affixes and complete the sentences with the right form
of the words in the boxes.
Prefix & Suffix
un + 动词 + ed,构成形容词,表示相反的意思｡
equal→unequaled
match→unmatched
touch→untouched
equal to 10 cents.
1. A dime is _______
2. He faced his enemy with _________
unequaled courage.
3. His skill in chess is __________
unmatched in the school.
4. The color of the shirt ________
matches that of the tie very well.
5. Visitors are not allowed to _______
touches the exhibits.
6. Beginners will usually get frustrated when they explore the vast
untouched area of English vocabulary.
_________
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3 Vocabulary
Suffix
-able 后缀,构成形容词,表示“可……的”,“能……的”｡
afford → affordable
rely → reliable
transfer→ transferable
1. We can’t _______
afford to wait any longer or we’ll miss the plane.
2. The discount store provides trendy handbags at _________
affordable prices.
3. Gideon is very ________
reliable – if he says he’ll do something, he’ll do it.
4. Many working women ______
rely on relatives to help take care of their
children.
5. ___________
Transferable skills are skills that you can take from one job to the
next.
6. The company has __________
transferred to the west coast.
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4 Summary
Complete the summary with the expressions from the passage.
luxury ground
Four Seasons Limousine Inc. provides 1 _______
transportation between all Chicago airports and any 2 ___________
destinations
of your choice in Chicago area. With Four Seasons Limousine you can
professional chauffeurs with
depend on 3 ________
reliable service, 4 ___________
vehicles .
knowledge of the Chicago area and clean 6 ________
superior 5 __________
guarantee
Since more than ten years are behind us, we can 7 __________
committed to
satisfaction for sure. Four Seasons Limousine is 8 __________
affordable prices. We meet and
providing excellent service at 9 __________
10 _______
greet customers at the airport. Our Cars and Drivers are well
equipped to keep in 11 _______
touch with us at all time. Your chauffeur will
disposal
________
remain at your 12
for you while you conduct your business.
Our drivers will arrive early for pick-ups and always get you to your
destination on time.
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5 Structure
Study the examples and do the exercises after the model.
Example 1
*
... that’s why over 85% of our customers switch to Four Seasons
Limousine after just one trip.
that’s why... 意思是“那是……的原因”，that所指代上文所说的内容｡
Model: He always looks so tired at work because he goes to bed very
late everyday.
→ He goes to bed very late everyday. That’s why he always looks
so tired at work.
1. She was rejected because she was late for the interview and left without
closing the door.
She was late for the interview and left without closing the door.
_________________________________________________________
That’s why she was rejected.
_________________________________________________________
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5 Structure
2. I hurried here in person because they told me that you were running
into an argument.
They told me that you were running into an argument. That’s why
________________________________________________________
I hurried here in person.
________________________________________________________
3. I devoted myself wholeheartedly to the project since my boss
promised to give me a promotion.
My boss promised to give me a promotion. That’s why I devoted
________________________________________________________
myself wholeheartedly to the project.
________________________________________________________
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5 Structure
Example 2
*
For your convenience and efficiency, we are in touch with our drivers at
all time.
for one’s... 意思是“为……着想”,“看在……的份上”或“供(某人)……”｡
Model: 看在上帝的份上,请为穷人捐点钱吧｡
→ For God’s sake, please donate some money to the poor.
1. 为了您的安全起见,我们建议您在飞机起飞和降落时系好安全带｡
For your safety we suggest you fasten your seat belt when the
_________________________________________________________
plane takes off and lands.
_________________________________________________________
2. 我在今天会议上提出的几点看法仅供你参考｡
The ideas I put forward at the meeting today were for your reference only.
_________________________________________________________
3. 我附上我们现有的产品目录，供您参考。
I attached our current catalogue for your information.
________________________________________________________
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6 Translation
Translate the following sentences using the expressions given in the
brackets.
1. 请常给我们写信,希望能与你保持联络｡ (be in touch with)
Please write often to us, and it would be nice to be in touch with you.
________________________________________________________
2. 消费者最关心的是价格是否能让他们承受｡ (affordable)
Consumers are most concerned whether the price is affordable.
________________________________________________________
3. 总经理最后决定将这个项目交给我全权处理｡ (at ... disposal)
The general manager finally decided that the project would be
_________________________________________________________
placed at my disposal.
_________________________________________________________
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6 Translation
4. 公司采取了行动来提高工作效率｡ (efficiency)
The company took actions to improve the work efficiency.
________________________________________________________
5. 你没有事先预约就直接拜访他是不慎重的行为｡ (discreet)
It wasn’t very discreet of you to visit him without any prior appointment.
________________________________________________________
6. 最重要的是,你必须在讲座前作好准备工作｡ (most important of all)
Most important, of all you should make good preparations before
_________________________________________________________
the lecture.
_________________________________________________________
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7 Grammar Focus
介词with的用法 (Preposition “with”)
介词从结构上看可以分为: 简单介词(如on, at, in, with)､合成介词(如onto,
into, out of)､带-ing词尾的介词(如including, regarding)和成语介词(如ahead
of, along with, according to)｡介词短语在句子中可以作状语､定语､表语或宾语
的补语｡以介词with为例,它在句中担当不同成分的同时,也有很多不同的含义,
如“有,以,用,和……一起,由于,因为,尽管,凭着,赞成,关于,就”等等｡
Part 1 Look at the preposition “with” in the following sentences. Find further
examples in the passage and identify what the prepositional phrases
function as and the meaning of each “with”.
1. With Four Seasons Limousine you can depend on our reliable service, ...
2. ...professional chauffeurs with extensive knowledge of the Illinois area
and clean vehicles.
3. For your convenience and efficiency, we are in touch with our drivers at
all time.
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7 Grammar Focus
Part 2 Complete the sentences by translating the Chinese into English.
1.
With a will of iron and a heart of love (凭着钢铁般的意志和一颗爱
_______________________________
心), Mother Teresa served the dying and desperate in India and around
the world.
with numerous illnesses (因为多种疾
2. His father has been in hospital _____________________
病) over the last two years.
With all the setbacks (尽管遭受种种挫折), he did not lose heart.
3. ___________________
People with creativity (有创造性的人) are seldom found nowadays.
4. ___________________
Are you with me (你是赞成我) or against me in this matter?
5. ________________
learning to eat with chopsticks (学习用筷子吃饭).
6. My American friend is _________________________
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8 Discussion
How can you describe a service and make it appealing to your potential
customers? Imagine you work in a hotel, restaurant, travel agency or
other organization that provides some kind of services. Discuss with your
partners how to describe your service to your customers, and present
your description to the class to see if your classmates would like to buy
your service.
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Text B
New Words and Expressions
Reading
Comprehension
Vocabulary
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New Words and Expressions
nightmare n. 恶梦, 可怕的事物
newborn n. 新生儿,婴儿
fuel n. 燃料
come along 出现, 发生
demand n. 要求, 需求
govern v. 统治, 支配, 管理
legislation n. 立法, 法律的制定(或通过)
accessible a. 易接近的, 可到达的
tiresome a. 无聊的;使人疲劳的
miracle n. 奇迹,奇事
take sth for granted 认为某事理所当然
commercial a. 商业的,贸易的
speedy a. 快的,迅速的
pattern n. 模范,式样,模式
airline n. 航空公司
region n. 区域,地方
profitable a. 有利可图的
when it comes to… 当提到……
deal n. 交易
cut out 取代, 停止
stick with 坚持做(某事)
coach n. (客机的)经济舱
association n. 协会
set forth 阐明, 宣布, 提出
geography n. 地理学, 地理
aviation n. 飞行,航空;航空工业
fascinating a. 迷人的,醉人的
positively ad. 断然地;肯定地
multinational a. 多国的,跨国的
optimize v. 使最优化
authority n. 当局
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Reading
What’s The Future of Air Travel?
1.
Air travel is great when it works, when it doesn’t, it’s a nightmare. It is
safe for infants, even newborns and no matter where you’re going, it
seems air travel is an essential part of your trip. One reason why there is
such fast growth is that air travel was under-priced until higher fuel prices
come along but yet demand for air travel is at its highest levels since 911.
It is governed by International, European and Domestic legislation and
even private corporate air travel is now accessible . Traveling by air is the
fastest way to travel but it is still very tiresome but is frequently the most
practical method of covering the large distances between sights around
the world. A century after the very first flight, air travel is no longer a
miracle. It’s something we all now take for granted. Commercial air travel
is a comfortable, speedy and a safe means of transport like buses in the
sky.
你可以享受空中旅行的美妙,然而一旦有突发事件､它将是一场恶梦｡空中旅行对于婴儿,甚至于
commercial
govern
vt.vt.
新生儿都是安全的｡不论去哪里,空中旅行似乎总是您旅行中必不可少的一部分｡空中旅行之所以有
①
n. desire of customers for goods or services which they
cover
①
a. of or
for commerce;
of determine
business practices and
着如此快速的发展,其原因之一在于燃油价格涨价之前,空中旅行的价格一直较低｡但是目前人们对
①
influence
(sth/sb)
decisively;
tiresome
want
to
buy
or
use
why在句中引导定语从句,修饰one
reason｡ that air travel
空中旅行的需求正处于自“911”事件以来的最高水平｡这是由国际立法､欧洲立法和国内立法所决定
accessible
nightmare
n.to travel (a certain distance)
activities
generally
①
②
(a country,
etc);
control
or
direct
the
public
affairs
of (a
torule
travel是动词不定式,作way的后置定语｡句中的but有“尽
②
n.
command,
or
sth
which
is
given
as
if
it
was
a
command
的,而且现在就连私人团体空中旅行包机也已成为现实｡乘飞机旅行是目前最快的旅行方式｡尽管它
was under-priced...在句中是表语从句
take
sth
for
granted:
assume
sth
to
be
true
②
a.
from
the
point
of
view
of
profit
making
or
intended
to
①troublesome;
very
frightening
or unpleasant
experience
a.
tedious
or
annoying
come
along:
arrive;
appear
a.
easy
to
obtain
or
use
仍然会使人非常疲劳,但是它通常是跨越全世界名胜之间的漫长路程的最实际的方式｡在人类历经第
②
to
include
or
deal
with
(sth)
city,make
country,
etc.)
管……还是……”的意思｡
③a vt.
ask
for (sth) asdream
if one is commanding, or as if one has a
profit
一次飞行一个世纪之后,空中旅行不再是奇迹｡我们对它已经习以为常了｡商务空中旅行就像天空中
② frightening
the
expression
(aor
strong
control
right to ③
do prevent
so;
require
need
的公共汽车一样,已经成为一种舒适､快捷､安全的交通方式｡
③n.
(of(sth);
money)
be
enough
for emotion);
(sth)
③
advertisement
onofTV
radio
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2.
Reading
This pattern is not seen for all airlines in all regions. Aloha Airlines
received the fewest complaints for any airlines recently. Different
airlines have different policies but they all make them as safe and
profitable as possible. When it comes to prices nowadays, the best
deals are offered by Aeroflot, Quantas Airlines, Japan Airlines and
Southwest Airlines. More and more airlines are cutting out a lot of their
business class air travel and sticking with just coach and first class
flights because business travel is way down. Some airlines are better
than others at providing a quality air travel experience but there are so
many flights to choose from. That’s why the member airlines of the Air
Transport Association have set forth their commitment to improving air
travel and making it as safe as can be.
并不是所有地区的所有航空公司都对这种交通方式了然于心｡阿罗哈航空公司最近
deal
pattern n.
的客户投诉率在所有航空公司中是最低的｡不同航空公司有着不同的政策,但他们都尽可
能地使这些政策既安全又有利可图｡现如今当提到价格,最优惠的当属俄罗斯航空公司､
① n.
agreement,
① way
in which
esp.
in business,
happens,
on
moves,
certain
develops
terms for
orbuying
is arranged
or doing sth
when
it comes
to sth
prices
nowadays在句中作状语,表示条件｡
profitable
when
it
comes
to:
as
for;
with
regard
to
澳大利亚快达航空公司､日本航空公司和美国西南航空公司｡越来越多的航空公司正在
cut
out:
forth:
stop
make
doing;
sth
using
oradvantage;
consuming
declare
or
sth;
present
leave
sth
sth
omit
sth a
②
vi.set
②
to
do
arrangement
business
trade
ofknown;
lines,
shapes,
colors,
etc,out;
esp.
as
stick
with:
to
support
or
retain
one’s
connection
with
sb/sth
a.continue
bringing
profit
or
beneficial
大规模缩减他们的商务舱空中旅行业务,而坚持做经济舱和头等舱的飞行,这是因为商务
on clothes,
carpets,
wallpaper,
etc have
③ vi. to decorative
behave in adesign
specified
way toward
another
or others;
旅行正在大规模减少｡虽然一些航空公司在提供优质空中旅行体验方面比其它航空公司
更胜一筹,但乘客有太多航班可供选择｡于是,隶属于航空运输协会的航空公司提出承诺
transactions;
take action
with respect to someone or something
③ excellenttoexample,
model
要完善空中旅行,并使其尽可能地安全｡
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3.
Reading
With the geography of aviation and airports, air travel is a fascinating
subject since it involves the immediate movement of people around the
globe. Canada’s new government announces increased security
measures for airports and air travel. European airports are handling the
second largest air travel market in the world and are talking positively
about their future. Whether on a domestic or a multinational trip,
airports really can save you money. All airports in the United States are
certainly focused on optimizing safety, because millions of people are
moving through the airports every day.
positively ad.
由于航空业和机场的布局,空中旅行成为了一个极具吸引力的话题,因为它
optimize
涉及到人类环绕地球的瞬间移动｡加拿大新政府宣布要加强机场和空中旅行
fascinating
① a.
with
complete
安全措施｡欧洲机场管理着世界上第二大的空中旅行市场,并正积极乐观地谈
having
greatcertainty;
attractionfirmly
or charm
vt. to make as perfect or effective as possible
论着他们的将来｡无论是国内或是跨国旅行,机场确实可以帮你省钱｡美国的
② extremely; absolutely
所有机场无疑也在集中精力优化安全措施,因为机场每天的客流量都达数百
万人之多｡
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Reading
4.
Be smart while you travel. Make sure you follow travel safety tips
while you are on your trip. The Airport Authority always offers tips for
travelers and you should always follow them for smooth traveling.
5.
Air travel is still growing and the key to successful air travel is
planning, preparation and communication, because it is such big
business and can easily become a nightmare.
在旅行的时候,要学聪明一点:在旅途中,要确保按照旅行安全贴示去做｡
authority n.
机场当局经常会提供给旅客一些贴示,为了确保旅行安全,您应始终按照这些
① person or group having the power to give orders or take action
贴示去做｡
② power to give orders and make others obey; right to act in a
specific way
空中旅行仍处于发展中,而成功的空中旅行的关键在于计划､准备和沟通,
③ person with special knowledge, book, etc that can supply
因为这是一个巨大的行业而且又很容易化为一场恶梦｡
reliable information or evidence
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1 Comprehension
Part 1 Choose the best answer for each question according to the
passage.
1.
1 Which of the following is not the reason why demand for air travel is at
its highest levels since 911?
A. It’s governed by International, European and Domestic legislation.
B. Even private corporate air travel is now accessible.
√C. Air travel is still under-priced.
D. Air travel is an essential part of your trip.
2.
2 Which airline got the best feedback from customers according to the
passage?
A. Aloha Airlines.
B. Aeroflot.
√
C. Japan Airlines.
D. Southwest Airlines.
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1 Comprehension
3.
3 Which group of customers are most airlines giving up recently?
A. First class.
B. Economical class.
√C. Business class. D. Coach.
44. Why have the member airlines of the Air Transport Association set
forth their commitment?
A. Because air travel quality is still not satisfactory.
√B. Because there’re many airlines to choose from.
C. Because air travel is not as safe as can be.
D. Because business travel is way down.
55. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Europe is the world’s second largest air travel market.
B. Airports in the US are trying to perfect their safety measures.
C. Following airline safety tips will make your air trip a smooth travel
experience.
D. The key to successful air travel is to following the safety tips.
√
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1 Comprehension
Part 2 Find the answers for the following in the passage.
1. The advantages of air travel: key
is safe for infants, even newborns. It’s a safe means of transport.
(1) It______________________________________________________
matter where you’re going, it seems air travel is an essential part of your trip.
(2) No
______________________________________________________
by air is the fastest way to travel. It’s a speedy means of transport.
(3) Traveling
______________________________________________________
is frequently the most practical method of covering the large
(4) It______________________________________________________
distances
between sights around the world.
______________________________________________________
2. The disadvantages of air travel: key
Higher fuel prices came along.
(1) _______________________________________________________
It is still very tiresome.
(2) _______________________________________________________
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2 Vocabulary
Part 1 Complete the sentences with the following words. Change the
form where necessary.
nightmare
pattern
cut out
govern
profitable
optimize
when it comes to
fascinating
come along
set forth
1. The engineers are working hard to________
optimize the software to eliminate
all the bugs.
2. ________________
When it comes to TV, some people believe that it is extremely valuable
as it provides relaxation, entertainment and education.
governs the outcome of the game.
3. Chance usually ________
4. My experience in climbing a cliff was a(n) _________
nightmare .
5. The concert began and the super star finally appeared on a(n) _________
fascinating
stage.
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2 Vocabulary
6. You should be ready to solve any problem that may __________
come along .
profitable , the company will consider investing money
7. As long as it’s _________
in the program.
8. Is this condition ________
set forth in the agreement?
pattern of qualities and abilities that makes
9. Each child has a unique _______
him or her special.
10. Kodak is now _________
cutting out its traditional film industry and move into
digital camera business.
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2 Vocabulary
Part 2 Replace the underlined words in the following sentences with the
expressions from the text that best keep each sentence’s original meaning.
1.
1 Stocks of many companies are now at a rather lower price after a rapid fall in
the whole stock market.
under-priced
2 The professor was giving a very boring lecture.
2.
tiresome
3.
3 The review included everything we learned last term.
covered
4.
4 Some people often think rumors are true.
take... for granted
5.
5 As for writing books, John is a talent.
When it comes to
6 However severe the weather was, Jim kept to his original plan.
6.
stuck with
7.
7 He put forward a constructive suggestion during the meeting.
set forth
8.
8 The employees were asked to make the procedure as effective as possible.
optimize
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Practical Writing
E-mail
In modern society, E-mail is becoming more and more frequently used
in daily communication, which gradually replaces the traditional letters.
Generally, E-mail includes three parts: Header, Body, and Signature.
The Header of E-mail is unique in format, which includes the following
fields:
Fields
Explanations
“From”
e-mail address of the sender
e-mail address(es) of the primary recipient(s), from
whom you would expect a response, if any
Carbon copy—Send a copy of the message to the
address(es) other than the main recipient(s)
Blind carbon copy—Send a copy of an e-mail to the
recipient(s) without any of the other recipients being
aware that the Bcc’s recipient(s) got a copy of the e-mail
auto-generated by computer
“To”
“Cc”
“Bcc”
“Date”
“Subject” topic of the E-mail
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Practical Writing
The body includes the salutation and the body text, which are the same
as those in traditional letters. Signature includes the complimentary close
and sender’s name, sometimes followed by the telephone number or other
contact information of the sender.
You can also send a file with an e-mail, which is called “attachment”.
An e-mail attachment can be any type of file including images (photos),
documents, zipped files/folders, etc.
Part 1 Complete the e-mail based on the following information and the
Chinese given in brackets.
Mr. Chandler Kotler (chandler_kotler@hotmail.com), Assistant to
General Manager of A Company, is going to write an e-mail to Ms. Joyce
Young (joyce2005@sina.com), Public Relations Manager of B Company,
informing her of when their delegation will arrive at the airport. And he
hopes B Company would help pick them up at the airport. Mr. Kotler will
also send a copy of the e-mail to General Manager of A Company
(jack_smith@hotmail.com) for his information.
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Practical Writing
chandler_kotler@hotmail.com
From: _________________________
Date: December 20, 2007
joyce2005@sina.com
_________________________
To:
jack_smith@hotmail.com
Cc:
_________________________
Bcc:
Arrival of Our Delegation
Subject: _______________________
Attachment: name list
Ms. Joyce Young
Dear ________________
,
I want you to know that _____________________________________
our delegation will arrive in Capital Airport at
15:20p.m. tomorrow afternoon (我们的代表团将会在明天下午三点二十分
________________________
抵达首都机场). We would appreciate it__________________________
if you could arrange someone to
meet
them at the airport (如果你能安排人员在机场接机) and a bus to take
___________________
them to the hotel.
As for the names and positions of these delegation members,
you can refer to the attached name list (你可以查阅随信附上的名单表).
_____________________________
_________
Yours truly,
Chandler Kotler
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Practical Writing
Part 2 Suppose you are Ms. Joyce Young, write a return e-mail to Mr.
Chandler Kotler, informing him that you’ve received his e-mail and
will meet their delegation at the airport. Sample
From: joyce2005@sina.com
Date: December 20, 2007
To: chandler_kotler@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Arrival of Our Delegation
Dear Mr. Chandler Kotler,
I have received your email and we’ll definitely arrange people to meet
your delegation at the airport. We warmly welcome your arrival and please
be assured that we’ll make proper arrangements for them.
Yours truly,
Joyce Young