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新东方商务英语初级口语素材——制定日程

2008-09-03来源:
  Lesson Four 制定日程 (setting agenda for meetings, travel and events)

  Making appointment
  I’m calling to make an appointment with you for next Monday.
  I wonder if it would be convenient to meet you tomorrow.
  Would it be convenient if I call on you tonight?
  Could you arrange an appointment with Mr. Green for me?
  I’d like to drop by tomorrow to talk over our plan.
  I look forward to seeing you at your office on July 18.
  Can you squeeze in some time for me next week?

  Suggesting a time
  Can you make it at 3:00 on Monday?
  Will 9:00 be alright/okay with you?
  How about/what do you think of 3:30?
  Let’s say about 9is tomorrow?
  Anytime before 6 p.m..
  Anytime except Monday will be fine/okay/all right with me.
  I’m available from 9:00 to 3:00.

  Making enquires about flights
  I have an enquiry about the flights to London on Saturday.
  Have you got any morning flights on Sunday from Beijing to New York?
  Is it a non-stop flight?
  How long will the flight take?
  What’s the fare for a one-way/round trip to Shanghai?
  When does the flight depart/leave?
  When is the departure/arrival time?
  Is there a discount for a night flight?
  Can you put me on the waiting list?
  What time am I supposed to check in?

  Booking tickets
  I’d like to book a business class ticket on United Airline Flight 518 to Boston.
  Can I make a reservation for a morning flight on May 3rd, please?
  I’d like to stop over in Chicago if it all right.
  I’d prefer first/business/executive/economy class.
  Could you book me an aisle/a window seat?
  Could you make arrangement for vegetarian meals?

  Confirming and canceling reservations
  I’d like to reconfirm my connecting flight reservation.
  I wonder if I could cancel my reservation with United Airlines to New York on November 16.

  Sample Dialogue
  A: Good morning. Can I please have your ticket and passport? How many pieces of luggage would you like to check in?
  B: Just this one piece. Can I carry on this bag?
  A: Sure. I’m sorry. Your luggage is 8 kilos overweight.
  B: How much should I pay for the excess weight?
  A: The charge for excess weight is 6 dollars per kilo.
  B: Guess I don’t have a choice.
  A: Here’s your boarding pass, ticket and passport. Have a good trip, sir.