Part Ⅰ Situational Dialogues
Situational Dialogue 1
You are booking a flight seat to Los Angles,but it is fully booked up.
A:Good morning. What can I do for you?
B:Yes,I’d like to make a reservation to Los Angles next week.
A:OK. When do you want to fly?
B:Monday,September 16.
A:On Monday we have Flight 4802 at 9:30 and 4612 at 13:20. Just a moment please. Let me check whether there are seats available. I’m sorry we are all booked up for Flight 4802 on that day. Shall I book you a seat on Flight 4612?
B:I prefer to take the morning flight. Any alternatives?
A:The next available flight is 4424,leaves at 9:00 Tuesday morning September 17. Shall I book you a seat?
B:Er… It is a direct flight,isn’t it?
A:Yes,it is.
B:All right.
A:You want to go first class or coach?
B:I prefer first class,what’s the fare?
A:One way is $176.
B:OK. I will take the 9:00 flight on Tuesday.
A:A seat on Flight 4424 to Los Angles 9:00 Tuesday morning. Is it all right,Madam?
B:Right. Can you also put me on the waiting list for 4802?
A:Certainly. May I have your name and telephone number?
B:My name is Loris Taylor. You can reach me at 928-227-58.
A:I will notify you if there is a cancellation.
B:Thank you very much. Bye!
A:My pleasure. Bye!
Practice 1
Task 1:Listen to the dialogue and role-play it in pairs.
Task 2:Simulated situational conversation.
Suppose you want to book a ticket to Yokohama,Japan,with Dragon Air Airlines. Simulate the conversation with your partner.
Situational Dialogue 2
The secretariat of the International Toys Exhibition is helping delegates to reserve hotel rooms.
A:Good morning,Secretariat of the International Toys Exhibition,Doris speaking. How may I help you?
B:This is Jason Brown from the USA. I’m a delegate and wonder if you can help me to book the hotel.