Part Ⅰ Situational Dialogues
Situational Dialogue 1
Mr.Chang,the sales manager of Baiyun Garment Company,is waiting at the International Arrivals Hall of the airport. He is receiving a foreign visitor,Ms.Jones who is from the Crown Garment Trading Company of America. Mr.Chang holds a large sign,reading “Welcome Ms.Jones”. Ms.Jones sees the sign,and goes towards him.
Mr.Chang:Hello. Are you Ms.Jones from the United States?
Ms. Jones:Yes,I’m Mary Jones from the Crown Garment Trading Company.
Mr.Chang:My name is Chang Jianhua. I’m the sales manager with Baiyun Sweaters. How do you do,Ms.Jones?
Ms. Jones:How do you do?It’s very nice of you to come to meet me.
Mr.Chang:You’re welcome. The pleasure is mine,Ms. Jones.
Ms. Jones:Oh,thank you. You’re very kind.
Mr.Chang:How was your flight,Ms. Jones?
Ms. Jones:Very nice. The service on board was superb. And I managed a few hours’ sleep.
Mr.Chang:I’m glad to hear that. Oh,let me help you with your luggage.
Ms. Jones:Thank you.(Hands a suitcase to Mr.Chang.)
Mr.Chang:Is this your first visit to China?
Ms. Jones:No. But it’s my first visit to Guangzhou. I hope it won’t be my last.
Mr.Chang:I hope you will have a pleasant stay here.
Ms. Jones:I’m sure I will.
Mr.Chang:Our car is out in the parking lot. Shall we drive to your hotel now?
Ms. Jones:Yes,thank you. Let’s go.
Mr.Chang:This way,please.
(They walk out of the Hall and head for the parking lot and then drive to the hotel.)
Mr.Chang:Here we are,Ms.Jones. This is the Baiyun Hotel. We’ve reserved the room for you on the 5th floor with a balcony overlooking the park.
Ms. Jones:Thank you very much. It’s very considerate of you.
Mr.Chang:Well,that’s the least we could do.
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Mr.Chang:This is your room,Ms. Jones. Is it OK?