中级口译教程第二单元全英语文档

2-1 机场迎宾

Greetings at the Airport

A: Excuse me, sir; is this Prof. Tallack from London?

B: Yes, I’m George Tallack from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. You must be Miss Dai, if I’m not mistaken.

A: Yes, I’m Dai Jiajia, man ager of Human Resources, the Haitong Group. I have been expecting you, Prof. Tallack.

B: Thank you for coming to meet me at the airport. This is a fantastic airport, absolutely one of the top-notch international airports.

A: I’m very glad to have the pleas ure of meeting you in my hometown. This is indeed a first-class international airport, as everybody says so. You’re welcome. We’re very happy that you made it in spite of the tiring trip. We’re very grateful that you took time from your busy schedule and c ame to Haitong to give us advice.

B: I’ve long been expecting to learn about the famous Haitong Group. I really appreciate this opportunity, which is also an opportunity for me to learn about Chinese enterprises at a close distance.

A: How was the trip? It must be very tiring, flying for more than 10 hours.

B: Not too bad. But we were later than expected. Our plane delayed taking off as we ran into a storm. We were held up for several hours at the airport, waiting for the storm to clear up. But we had good flying weather and we enjoyed a good attending service, of course.

A: Well, you must be very tired after the long trip, and you have to get over the jet-lag. We have got all the luggage, haven’t we? Let’s drive directly to the hotel.

B: Yes, I’m a bit tired. I’m very bad with a jet-lag. But I’ll be all right in a couple of days.

A: Good. We’ll take you to the hotel for a good rest. You don’t have to get up early tomorrow. Here’s the schedule for tomorrow. We’ll host a reception lunch in your honor. And then you’ll meet with Chairman of the Board in the afternoon. We’ll take you to an acrobatic show in the evening, a typical Chinese acrobatic show. How do you like that, Prof.Tallack?

B: I like that. I’ve heard Chinese people are very friendly and hospitable. You’re very considerate, Miss Dai. I’ll soon be spoiled, I’m afraid.

A: I hope you’ll have a pleasant stay here, and enjoy happy collaboration with the Haitong Group.

I think we’ve got everything. Our car is waiting outside. Shall we go now?

B: Sure.

2-2 宾馆入住

Hotel Accommodation

A: Good afternoon. Welcome to the Peace Hotel. May I help you, sir?

B: Yes, I’d like to check in, please.

A: Certainly, sir. May I have your name, please? Do you have a reservation with us, sir?

B: Yes, it’s Robert King. I suppose somebody made the reservation for me.

A: Just a moment, please. I’ll check our reservation record…Oh, thank you for waiting, sir. But I’m afraid we have no record of your reservation. Where was it made? Do you have a confirmation letter?

B: That’s very str ange. I made the reservation about 10 days ago, through a travel agency at home. But I don’t have the confirmation letter with me. What I have with me is a copy of the itinerary. Is