Part 3 ■At the Airport
Section 1 Speaking
1．Read aloud and underline the sentences about luggage claim.
Dialogue 1
A: Next, please.
B: Here are our passports1and tickets.
A: Let's see. Yes, here are your passports back. Did you pack your luggage yourselves?
B: Yes, we did. Just this morning.
A: Did anyone approach2you to ask you to carry anything for them?
B: No, sir. We left directly from the hostel.
A: Are these four pieces all your luggage?
B: Yes. Oh! And these two carry-on3.
A: You'd better attach these stickers to your carry-on.
B: Right. Thanks.
A: Here are your baggage claim stubs4, Miss. And here are your boarding passes5. Your seats are 29K and 29J. Your flight leaves at Gate 7, and we'll be boarding in about an hour.
B: Thanks.
A: Have a nice flight.
Dialogue 2
A: Excuse me.
B: Yes?
A: Your passport, please!
B: Just wait a moment. Let me see. It's in the briefcase6. Sorry to have kept you waiting. Here you are.
A: Chinese?
B: Yes.
A: Which city are you from?
B: Nanchang.
A: I'm sure there are a lot of people who are paying a visit here now.
B: Yes, we all like the beautiful country.
A: Welcome to France. How long do you plan to stay?
B: About three weeks.A: All right. Here's your passport. Have a nice trip.
B: Thank you.
——选自魏国富：《实用旅游英语》，复旦大学出版社2005年版。
Notes
1．passport护照；途径；手段
e.g. The passport is good for five years.
该护照五年内有效。
2．approach接近，靠近
e.g. Christmas was approaching.
圣诞节快到了。
3．carry-on手提行李，随身行李
4．baggage claim stub领取行李的存根
5．boarding pass登机牌
6．briefcase公文包
Practice
模仿所学句型，与同伴进行机场寄存行李的对话练习。
Section 2 Reading
The Advantages and Disadvantages1of Going Abroad for Holidays
Many people have started to go abroad for holidays so that they can be more adventurous and visit more unusual places.
There are several advantages of going abroad. First of all2, you can choose a country where you can be certain of good weather, and you can follow particular interests and hobbies which may not be possible in your own country, such as scuba diving or wild life holidays. In addition to3this you can learn about foreign countries and foreign cultures. Also you can practice your foreign language skills.
However, going abroad has some disadvantages. Although you can choose a country with better weather than your own, you may suffer from unusual illness that your body is not used to. While you can follow particular interests and hobbies, you may not be able to speak the language of the people you meet who share your interests. What's more5, even though6 you can learn about foreign cultures, you may find it difficult to adapt to7these cultures. For example,attitudes to women may be different and difficult to accept.
In conclusion8, personally, despite the disadvantages I prefer taking holidays abroad because there is an opportunity to leave my own country and think and learn more about the world.
——选自魏国富：《实用旅游英语》，复旦大学出版社2005年版。
Notes
1．advantages and disadvantages利弊；优点和缺点
2．first of all首先 常作为插入语
e.g. First of all, answer these questions.
首先，回答这些问题。
3．in addition to还有，而且；除……之外
e.g. In addition to the killed and wounded, many were missing.
除了伤亡之外，还有许多人失踪。
4．what's more而且，更加
e.g. What's more, the price is fairly reasonable.
而且，价格也相当公道。
5．even though即使
e.g. He's the best teacher even though he has the least experience.
尽管他经验最少，但教得最好。
7．adapt/adjust to 适应
e.g. He has tried to adapt to local customs.
他已经很努力地去适应当地的风俗习惯。
8．in conclusion总之
e.g. In conclusion, I'd like to thank you for all you've done for me.
最后，我要感谢你们为我所做的一切。
Exercises
1．Read the article again and answer questions（1）and（2）in complete sentences.
（1）Why have so many people started to go abroad for holidays?
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（2）What does the author think of going abroad for holidays?
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2．Translate the following sentences into Chinese.
（1）In addition to this you can learn about foreign countries and foreign cultures.
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（2）What's more, even though you can learn about foreign cultures, you may find it difficult to adapt to these cultures. For example, attitudes to women may be different and difficult to accept.
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（3）Personally, despite the disadvantages I prefer taking holidays abroad because there is an opportunity to leave my own country and think and learn more about the world.
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3．Discuss with your partner about the difference of attitudes towards women between in China and in other countries.
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Words&Expressions
passport［ˈpɑ:spɔ:t］n．护照；途径；手段
approach［əˈprəʊtʃ］vi. &vt．接近；走近；靠近
carry-on n．手提行李；随身行李
board［ˈbɔ:d］n．木板 vt．上（船、车或飞机）
briefcase［ˈbri:fkeɪs］n．公文包
advantage［ədˈvɑ:ntɪdʒ］n．益处；优越性；处于支配地位
disadvantage［ˌdisədˈvɑ:ntɪdʒ］n．缺点
adventurous［ədˈventʃərəs］adj．爱冒险的；大胆的；充满危险的
scuba diving［ˈsku:bə ˈdaɪvɪŋ］潜水
in addition［əˈdɪʃn］to还有，而且
what's more而且，更加
even though即使
in conclusion［kənˈklu:ʒn］总之
personally［ˈpɜ:sənəli］adv．就个人而言
opportunity［ˌɒpəˈtju:nəti］n．机会；适当的时机，良机；有利的环境、条件