1、Chapter ThreeBusiness TripChapter Three Learning Objectives After the study of this chapter,the students are expected to:Know how to book travel arrangements；Know how to check in and check out in hotels；Learn to prepare an itinerary.Chapter Three Background Informationv You can call either tradition
2、al travel agents or airline reps to help you find the best flight booking.Give the agent the information on your tentative travel plans.Also let them know information including your seat preferences,and if you are flexible in your travel dates and airlines.Like with online booking,consider being fle
3、xible in your plans for the best prices and times.A good agent will alert you to all of the variables in booking your flight like alternative airports and smaller airlines.Theyll allow you to decide what offer is best for yourself.Chapter Three Background Information v Finding a good hotel and makin
4、g a reservation can be stressful,especially if you are trying to book a hotel room at the last minute.With many hotel reservations done online,there are online tools you can use to compare rates and shop around before booking the right room for you.Chapter Three Background Information v Sometimes,lo
5、cation can trump budget or required accommodations,especially if you are looking for a location that is convenient.Are you looking for a hotel that is close to a work event or conference?Are you looking for a hotel that is close to a specific tourist attraction?You may decide to stay in a location t
6、hat is central or downtown,which will allow you to access different parts of the city easily.Or,you may decide to choose a more secluded location,so you have some privacy and can drive or walk to and from the main areas of town.If you are traveling for business,you may decide to search for hotels th
7、at are close to a conference or meeting.v.Chapter Three Background Information v Many online bookings will require payment via a credit card.If you are traveling on a business trip,you may use the company credit card to pay for the hotel.Always check if your credit card or AAA provider offers any di
8、scounts on hotels so that you can use them when you pay for the room.If you are staying at the hotel for an extended period of time,you may be able to pay for the first 2 to 3 nights upfront and then cover the rest of your stay once you get to the hotel.You will then be required to leave your credit
9、 card number on file and settle your bill at the front desk on your check out day.Chapter Three Background Information v Many international travelers exchange currency before they depart,so they have at least a little money for a cab at the airport or other immediate expenses.Once you reach your des
10、tination,you are likely to find currency exchange kiosks at airports,ferry terminals,hotels and other areas where tourists congregate.However,these tend to charge more than banks total fees sometimes run upwards of 7 percent.There are other ways to save,however,if youre willing to plan ahead a littl
11、e.Chapter Three Background Information v Just like you can exchange currency at home with a local bank,you can also use any bank once you arrive in your destination.This can be tricky but much like it is at home,youre more likely to get a legitimate rate and minimal fees.You might think the language
12、 barrier will be your biggest issue but as long as youre in a fairly large city and you go tov a major bank in a central location,youre very likely to find at least one teller who speaks English.Chapter Three Background Information v The main problem is that some banks wont exchange currency if your
13、e not a customer.Your best bet is to ask around and hope for the best.If they wont exchange your currency,theyll probably at least be able to help you find a bank that will.They are much more likely to exchange your currency if youre withdrawing money using your card,since this is more secure for th
14、em.You can also ask your hotel concierge to help you find a bank that will exchange your currency.Chapter Three Background Information v A travel itinerary outlines all elements of a trip,from hotel stops to destinations.A good itinerary gives a trip structure,and maximizes the amount youll be able
15、to see and do.Though it seems a daunting task,an itinerary is simple to develop.With your basic travel information,you can plan an entire trip out in an efficient and organized manner.Flight numbers,hotels,car rentals,and restaurant reservations are all key pieces of information to manage and mainta
16、in.You may also want to include directions to your hotel,the car rental company you are using,as well as directions to the airport for your return flight.v Chapter Three Background Information Notes to background information:tentative adj.可能的，不确定的 flexible adj.灵活的 variable n.可变因素 trump v.胜过 currency
17、 exchange 货币兑换 kiosk n.售货亭 terminal n.终点站 congregate v.聚集Chapter Three Background Information Notes to background information:concierge n.（宾馆）服务台职员 itinerary n.行程 daunting n.令人畏惧的Chapter Three Words and expressions:Dialogue 1vbook /bk/v.预订vflight /flat/n.航班 vround trip 往返vone-way trip 单程vconsult /kn
18、slt/v.咨询vbusiness class 商务舱veconomy class 经济舱v Chapter Three Words and expressions:Dialogue 1v aisle /al/n.过道v reserve/rzv/v.预订v preference /prefrns/n.偏好v convention center 会展中心v confirmation/knfmen/n.确认v finalize/fanlaz/v.完成Chapter Threev information desk 问讯处v boarding gate 登记口v boarding pass 登机牌v
19、customs n.海关v security check 安全检查v fregrent flyer miles 航空积分里程v in-flight catering 航空餐饮v air sick 晕机v time lag 时差v luggage claim 行李提取处v duty-free shop 免税店v v Supplementary useful words and expressions Chapter Three Words and expressions:Dialogue 2vreceptionist /rsepnst/n.前台接待vreservation /rezven/n.预
20、订vregistration /redstren/n.登记vpreauthorization /prirazen/n.预授权vcomplimentary/kmplmentri/adj.附带的vlaundry/lndri/n.洗衣vlaundryman /lndrmn/n.洗衣工vvaluables /vljublz n.贵重物品vsafe/sef/n.保险箱Chapter Three Words and expressions:Dialogue 2vbusiness center 商务中心vconference /knfrns/n.会议vfacility /fslti/n.设施vaccess
21、/kses/n.使用vimpressive/mpresv/adj.很好vpolicy /plsi/n.政策vcurrency-exchange 货币兑换vaccount /kant/n.账单vbellboy/belb/n.行李员v Chapter ThreeSupplementary useful words and expressions single room 单人间 double room 双人间 suite n.套房 deluxe suite 豪华套房 twin room 标准间 business suite 商务套间 presidential suite 总统套间 queen-siz
22、ed bed 大号床 king-sized bed 特大号床 spa center 水疗中心 beauty parlor 美容院 Keys to the exercises1.1)economy 2)guaranteed 3)business 4)reservation5)rate 6)registration7)route 8)policy 9)departure 10)accountChapter ThreeChapter Three Keys to the exercisesv2.v1)a-1 b-3 c-4 d-5 e-2v2)Open-ended question Keys to t
23、he exercises3.1)(1)The bellboy will take your luggage to your room.(2)What is the exchange rate of Euro dollar to US dollar?(3)I want to book a flight to Miami next Monday.(4)Heres a copy of your itinerary Ive worked out for you.(5)All our rooms have free internet access.Chapter ThreeChapter Three Keys to the exercisesv 2)2)v(1)我要到迈阿密出差。v(2)请问是以哪个名字预订的？v(3)你们能代为保管贵重物品吗？v(4)请您填一下这张登记表可以吗？v(5)您对住在哪家酒店有什么偏好吗？Chapter Three Keys to the exercisesv 4.v 1)the itinerary for your trip to Beijingv 2)reserved an aisle seatv 3)a plant tourv 4)non-stop flightv 5)contact numbers
