【正文】 d like five airmail stamps.B: Here you are.: How much would a post card to Brazil be?B: Let me check for you. Do you need anything else?A: Yes. I39。d like a 20 cent stamp, please.B: There you are.: Could you tell me how much it would cost to send this to France by regular mail?B: I39。s my account number.(28).In a Post Office 在郵局Every mailing address in the United States has a ZIP code which should be used whenever possible. Post offices are generally open from 8:30 to 5:00 from Monday to Friday and until noon on Saturday.美國每一個通信地址都編有郵政號碼, 應(yīng)該盡量加以利用. 郵局的營業(yè)時間一般是星期一到星期五的上午8點(diǎn).: How much is an airmail letter to Japan?B: I39。t matter.B: Do you want anything else?A: Yes, I39。d like to open an account.: Would you cash these travelers checks, please?B: How would you like them?A: In ten dollar bill, please.B: Is there anything else?A: Yes, I39。d like to change these pesos, please.B: How do you want them?A: It doesn39。m on the telephone.(27).At a Bank 在銀行Banking hours are usually from 9:00 to 3:00, Monday to Friday. Sometimes you can39。ve got a small room.A: How much do you charge?B: $ a week, but don39。re right in the middle of dinner.: I wonder if you can help me. I39。ll have a room free next week.A: What do you charge?B: $ a week, but you can39。m on my way out now. Couldyou e back in an hour?: I39。t mind sharing room, there39。s the daily rate?B: $ a night.A: Could you show me something less expensive?B: Yes, of course. Right this way, please.(26).Finding a Room 找住房In smaller cities and towns, it39。ll have any trouble.(25).At a Hotel 在旅館Hotel and motel rates vary considerably. In major cities and resort areas, it is advisable to have reservations.: Do you have any vacancies?B: Yes, we have a nice room on the fourth floor.A: How much is it?B: $ a night, plus tax.A: Can I see it, please?B: Certainly. Would you e with me?: Do you have a single room for two nights?B: We only have a small suite.A: What39。t you?B: I don39。t we start looking for a place to stay?B: OK. Why don39。ve driven enough for one day.B: All right, but we still have a little farther to to.A: I think we should try to find a reasonable motel tonight.B: That shouldn39。ll be easy to find a place.: We have to watch for Interstate 87?B: Right! We still have a ways to go, though.A: How about staying at a hotel in a city tonight?B: It might be hard to find a good place to stay this late.: Let39。ll have any trouble finding a room for the night?B: I39。d better stop and rest pretty soon.B: OK. I39。s be $.: Fill it up, please.B: Fine. Do you want your windshield cleaned?A: No, thank you. I don39。m in a hurry. How much is it?B: $, please.: Fill it up with premium, please.B: Sure. Should I check your radiator? A: No, that39。s worth, or you can ask the attendant to fill it up. If the attendant fills it up, he or she will then tell you how much it es to.: Fill it up with unleaded and check the oil, please.B: Do you want me to check the tires?A: No, that39。s see. That would be $ a day plus 38 Cents a mile.A: That sounds OK. I39。s right here.B: OK. You39。d like to reserve one for next Tuesday.B: May I see your driver39。ll take it right now, if possible.B: Can I see your license, please?A: Of course. I have my own license and an international license.B: That39。s license?A: Sure. Here it is.B: Good. Now just plete this form.: What39。s a DC10 out of LaGuardia Airport at 9:15.A: When am I supposed to check in?B: Try to be there by 8:15the airport will be crowded.(22).Renting a Car 租汽車It is possible to use a foreign license when driving in the United States, but it is a good idea to have an international driver39。ll see if there are any flights.A: By the way, I don39。s available.A: I39。s OK. What time should I check in?B: You have to be there half an hour before departure time.: What flights do you have from New York to London tomorrow?B: One moment, please, and I39。ll check the schedule.A: I39。s fine. What time do I have to be at the airport?B: Checkin time is 8:45.: I39。d prefer a morning flight.B: United39。re going downtown.A: How do I get down to the trains?B: Take the escalator and then go to the right.: Can you tell me the best way to get to Wall Street?B: You want the 7th Avenue Express, the Number 2. A: Which way should I go?B: Go straight down those stairs and follow the signs.(21).Making Airline Reservations 預(yù)定飛機(jī)票You can go to a travel agency or talk directly to the airlines to make air travel arrangements. Remember that some cities have more than one airport. Be sure you know which airport and terminal your flight leaves from.: I want to fly to Chicago on Thursday, the 1st.B: Let me see what39。s scheduled to arrive at 11:50.A:How much is it?B:It39。s the next train to Washington? B:That39。s Track 1 at 9:45.A:What time does it get in?B:It gets in around 11:45.A:What39。s the roundtrip fare?B:It39。s $ coach and $ club car.:Which train do I take to Philadelphia?B:Track 4 at 9:30.A:How long does it take?B:It39。t get stuck in a traffic jam.B: This is it. That39。s $. keep the change.: Grand Central Station, please. I want to try to catch a 6:00 train.B: I think you39。s $. Give me $ back, please.: The Hilton Hotel, please. I have a appointment.B: You39。ve got plenty of time. That39。t have any trouble if the traffic isn39。ll do my best.B: OK. That39。re taking a taxi from an airport. You should tip taxi drivers about 15% of the total fare.: Kennedy Airport, please. I have to be there by 7:00.B: I can39。ll have to get off at the bank and take the A52.A: How long is the ride?B: About ten minutes.: Is this the bus for Park Ridge?B: No. It only goes as far as Main Street, but you can get the Number 31 there.A: How long does it take to get there?B: It only takes a few minutes.: Does this bus go to the beach?B: No. You39。ll have to check.