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lesson 54
Lesson 54 PartⅠ
Lesson 54
PartⅠWarming-up Exercises
Numbers and Time: Announcements
Training Focus:
Identifying numbers and time: 1, platform numbers 2. train schedule
Directions: It is very important to understand announcements when you are travelling. Listen carefully to each announcement. Pay special attention to the time and the platform number. Write them in the correct spaces.
Key:
1. The train at Platform 2 is the 12∶38 Epsom Service.
2. The train at Platform 17 is the 12∶49 stopping train to Brighton.
3 . The train standing at Platform 4 is the 8∶38 for East Croydon, Clappen Junction, and Victoria.
4. The 12∶45 train for East Croydon, Hayward Heath,
Louis, and New Haven will now leave from Platform 1.
5. The train now arriving at Platform 3 is the 9∶18 for Red Hill, East Croydon, and Victoria. Passengers should change at Red Hill for all stations to Gilford.
6. Southern Region wish to announce that the following services have been cancelled ---- the 6∶12 to Epsom, the 6∶27 to Wandsworth Town, and 6∶31 to Richmond.
Lesson 54 PartⅡ
Lesson 54
Ex.Ⅰ
Directions: Listen to the announcements one by one and pay special attention to the WHAT in each announcement. What is the announcement about ? Write down the key words and phrases in the given spaces.
Key: 1. bus service
2. trains delayed
3. fasten seat belt, extinguish cigarette
4. meals
5. hire a cabin
Ex.Ⅱ
Directions: Answer the questions.
Key: (see tapescript)
Ex. Ⅲ
Directions: Answer the questions according to the information given on the tape.
Key: (see tapescript)
Tapescript:
Announcements (Ⅲ) (1′13″)
Announcement 1
Attention. Bus service is available for all newly arrived passengers who need transportation. Repeating. Bus service is available for all newly arrived passengers who need transportation.
Announcement 2
Southern Region wish to announce that all trains are delayed due to fog.
Announcement 3
We are now ready for take-off. Passengers are kindly requested to fasten their seat belt and to extinguish cigarette.
Announcement 4
Attention please. Hot and cold meals are still being served in the restaurant and self-service.
Announcement 5
Passengers who wish to hire a cabin should apply to the Purser's Office. Prices are ￡2.75, ￡3.15, ￡7.50.
Announcement 6
Ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of Great Silver Bird Airline, I'd like to welcome you aboard today's flight. We like each and every passenger to know what to do in case of emergency. Even though we don't expect an emergency, should one occur, you may need oxygen masks in order to breathe comfortably. You will find them in the small compartment above your seat. To use them, just hold them over your mouth and nose. Thank you. And we hope you enjoy your flight.
Lesson 54 Part Ⅲ
Lesson 54
Ex.
Directions: Fill in the form with the information you hear on the tape.
Key: (see tapescript)
Tapescript:
Mrs. Madigan Books Into The Grand Hotel (1′44″)
Mrs. Madigan has arrived at the air terminal.
Mrs. Madigan: Good morning.
Clerk: Good afternoon.
Mrs. Madigan: Good afternoon. This is the Hotel Booking Service, isn't it ?
Clerk: Yes, that's right. Can I help you ?
Mrs. Madigan: I'd like a room for three weeks, please. In a good hotel.
Clerk: How much do you want to pay ?
Mrs. Madigan: How much do hotels cost ?
Clerk: Is thirty crowns a night too much ?
Mrs. Madigan: No, no. Not at all.
Clerk: Well, I'd recommend the Grand Hotel. Here's their brochure.
Mrs. Madigan: Thank you. (She reads from the brochure: )'Every room in our hotel is superbly appointed. We like to surround our guests withcomfort and elegance. Every room has aprivate bathroom, and every room is equippedwith radio, television, telephone and apush-button room service.' Mmm. Can youring them ?
Clerk: One moment, Madam. (On the phone: )Grand Hotel ? Hotel Booking Service here.
Do you have a room for three weeks ? (ToMrs. Madigan: ) Single or double ?Mrs. Madigan: Single.
Clerk: (On the phone again: )She'd like a single room.
Mrs. Madigan: Looking onto the street.
Clerk: (Telephone) Hello----she'd like a room looking onto the street. (To Mrs. Madigan: ) There is a room free. (On the phone) Pardon ? ?Oh, yes, what's your name, madam ?
Mrs. Madigan: Here's my passport.
Clerk: The name's Madigan, Mrs. Madigan.M----A----D----I----G----A----N. (Later, at the hotel reception-desk)
Mrs. Madigan: I'm Mrs. Madigan. I've just booked a room through the booking service.
Clerk: Oh yes, Mrs. Madigan. I remember. Mmm, let's see ?. Oh yes, that's all right.
Mrs. Madigan: Good. What floor is it on ?
Clerk: On the first floor. Room 143. Here's the key.
Mrs. Madigan: Thank you.
Clerk: Porter !
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