Stuart：Hey，How much does it cost to rent a wagon car？
Receptionist：That would be$40.00 a day plus 50 cents a mile.
Stuart：Show me a list of your rates.
Receptionist：Of course.Here you are.
Stuart：Thanks.Thats all right.Should I pay for gasoline？
Receptionist：Yes，the price is not include gasoline.
Stuart：Ok.
Receptionist：How long do you want to rent？
Stuart：For a week.
Receptionist：Ok，I will get the contract for you.
译文：
斯图尔特：打扰了。
接待员：下午好，我能为您做什么？
斯图尔特：你这里有现车吗？
接待员：当然有。你喜欢什么样式的？
斯图尔特：在租用前可以先选选车吗？
接待员：可以，这是图册。我留给您看看。
斯图尔特：当然
接待员：慢慢看，如果选好了车吗，请告诉我。
（5分钟之后）
斯图尔特：嘿，旅行车的租用费是多少？
接待员：每天40美元，另加上每公里50美分。
斯图尔特：给我看看你们的价格表。
接待员：当然，给您。
斯图尔特：谢了。好了，我要自己付汽油钱吗？
接待员：是的，这个价格不包含汽油钱。
斯图尔特：好的。
接待员：你要租用多久？
斯图尔特：一周。
接待员：好，我拿合同给您。
对话二
Polly：Hey，Simon.Where do you decide to go for several days？
Simon：Let me see.Vienna Forest，Schonbrunn，Stephansdom，Danube River Park and so on.
Polly：That is a lot.
Simon：Yes，I want to go around this beautiful city.
Polly：Wed better rent a car for us.
Simon：Thats a great idea.
Polly：Where can I rent a car？
Simon：I have the number of Car Rent Center.
（Simon is calling）
Receptionist：Hello，Car Rent Center.Can I help you？
Simon：Id like to reserve SUVs for tomorrow.
Receptionist：No，problem.How long do you want to rent？
Simon：For three days.How much does it cost to rent？
Receptionist：45 dollars per day.
Simon：Do you offer any discounts？How about 40 dollars per day？
Receptionist：All right.Do you have an international license？
Simon：Yes，I have.Could I pick it up tomorrow？
Receptionist：Yes，please bring your license and passport.
Simon：Oh，yes.I will pick up the car at 9 oclock tomorrow.
Receptionist：We are looking forward to establishing business relationship with all of you.
译文：
波莉：嘿，西蒙。你决定这几天去哪里了吗？
西蒙：让我看看，维也纳森林，美泉宫，圣斯特凡大教堂，多瑙河公园等等。
波莉：很多呀。
西蒙：是呀，我想要转转这个美丽的城市。
波莉：那我们最好租个车吧。
西蒙：好主意。
波莉：哪里能租车呢？
西蒙：我这里有租车中心的电话。
（西蒙正在打电话）
接待员：您好，租车中心。能为您做什么？
西蒙：我明天想租个SUV。
接待员：没问题。你预计租用多久？
西蒙：3天，多少钱？
接待员：45美元一天。
西蒙：有折扣吗？40美元每天可以吗？
接待员：好吧，您有国际驾驶证吗？
西蒙：有的。我明天能提车吗？
接待员：可以。请您带上驾照和护照。
西蒙：哦，是的。我明早上9点提车。
接待员：我们期待您明天的光临。
高频词补给站：
make a note：作笔记
gas station：加油站
exit：[‘eks?t；’egz?t]n.出口，通道；退场vi.退出；离去
tow truck：n.拖车；牵引车
rent：[rent]n.租金vt.出租；租用；
license：[la?sns]n.执照，许可证；vt.许可；特许；
available：[?ve?l?b（?）l]adj.有效的，可得的；可利用的；
van：[v?n]n.先锋；厢式货车；vt.用车搬运
文化知识空投坊：
How to Read the Directions&；Exits for Driving on Freeways
There comes a time for every driver when they must learn to drive on the freeway.Scenic，meandering local roads may be less stressful to drive，but there are times when doing so is just not practical，or even possible.Although you may be intimidated by the faster traffic and the multiple lanes，remember that the road has been designed for you，the driver.Freeway signs are purposely made large，brightly colored，and reflective，so that even at 70 mph，drivers can read them easily and safely.Once you learn to interpret these signs，your trip down the freeway will be smooth sailing.
Instructions
1.Plan your route ahead of time.
2.Recognize the different types of signs that you see.
3.Read the mileage signs.
4.Be aware of any special or unusual features about the exit you are taking.
5.Avoid getting off at the wrong exit by taking notice of the signs around you.
如何读懂告诉公路上的标示
对于每个司机来说出发前都要学习如何看懂高速路上的标识。美丽的风景，蜿蜒的道路可以缓解司机的压力，但是这样做是很不实际的，而且可能还会犯错。虽然你会被飞速而过的交通标志和多个车道感到害怕，还是要记住你在路上看到的标识。告诉路上的标志一般设计的比较大，颜色鲜明，反光，即使车速是70迈，司机也能够容易安全的看到。一旦你学会如何读懂这些表示，你的高速路旅行将会畅通无阻的。
指南
1.出发前计划你的路途。
2.识别不同种类的标志。
3.读懂英里数的标示。
4.关于你要通过的出口处特殊或者不寻常的特殊标志。
5.为了避免错过出口，要注意你周边的标志。
Chapter 6 观光游览 Sightseeing
Section 1 了解天气 Concerning About the Weather
必备黄金应急句：
1.The weather is unsettled.
天气多变。
2.Its drizzling outside.
外面在下毛毛雨。
3.Whats the weather like today？
今天天气怎么样？
4.The weather is changeable.
天气多变。
5.Itll probably clear up this afternoon.
今天下午就放晴了。
6.The weather reporter says theres a gale tomorrow.
天气预报说明天刮大风。
7.It's cloudy.Maybe we can't visit London Bridge.
是阴天。可能没法参观伦敦桥。
8.Is this the rainy season in this area？
这个地区是雨季吧？
9.How is the weather today in Pairs？
今天巴黎的天气如何？
10.Whats the temperature today？
今天的气温是多少？
11.Highest as Fahrenheit78.8，lowest as Fahrenheit 64.4.
最高是78.8华氏，最低温是64.4华氏。
12.There was a shower yesterday morning.
昨天早上一直下雨。
13.Is Rome always raining？
罗马经常下雨吗？
14.How lovely day is！
天气真好呀！
15.I wonder what the weather is like in Sydney.
我想知道悉尼的天气如何。
16.Should we bring an umbrella in case of rain？
我们应该带把伞，以防下雨吧？
17.The cloudy weather will last for a few days there.
这种阴天会持续几天的。
18.The forecast said theres zero chance of wind today.
天气预报说今天没有风。
19.Its rather hot and muggy today.
今天的天气又热又闷。
20.According to the weather forecast，its going to be as hot and damp as today.
天气预报说，明天将会和今天一样湿热。
21.Theres pleasant breeze this morning，but now the heavy wind is raging furiously.
早上的时候还是微风徐徐，现在确是狂风大作。
22.Look at those thick clouds there.It's going to rain.We’d better hurry up.
看那边阴云密布，就要下雨了。我们最好快点走。
23.I think a storm is brewing there.
那边正酝酿着一场暴风雨。
24.There is hardly a breath of wind.
没有一丝的风。
25.The rain is getting stronger.
雨越下越大。
26.The weather is so changeable，now cold，and now hot.
天气变化无常，时而冷，时而热。
对话脱口而出：
对话一
Neil：Joanna，look at those thick clouds there.It's going to rain.We'd better hurry up.
Joanna：Relax，honey.According to the weather forecast，there would only be the drizzle today.
Neil：I dont think so.I think a storm is brewing there.
Joanna：Is this the rainy season in this area？
Neil：Yes.During this season，the weather is so changeable，now cold，and now hot.
Joanna：I dont like the season too.
Neil：How is the weather today in Pairs？
Joanna：Why do you ask this？
Neil：Ive reserved a honeymoon trip.
Joanna：What？
Neil：Just to surprise you.
Joanna：Thats so sweet.
Neil：Lets check it online after back home.
Joanna：Sure.Ill pack our luggage.
（At home）
Neil：According to the weather forecast，its going to be as hot and damp as today in Paris.