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Questions and Answers
What was Jane's preference for the table location?
What was Jane's preference for the table location?
- Near the window (correct)
- Near the entrance
- On the upper level
- In the middle
What did Zhou express a preference for?
What did Zhou express a preference for?
- Seafood
- Vegetarian food
- Meat (correct)
- Fish
What type of food did Jenny want to try?
What type of food did Jenny want to try?
- French
- American
- Chinese (correct)
- Italian
What did Zhang ask for more of?
What did Zhang ask for more of?
What was Jane's response to the waiter's suggestion for the table?
What was Jane's response to the waiter's suggestion for the table?
What kind of menu did the waiter give to Jenny?
What kind of menu did the waiter give to Jenny?
What does Steven offer Zhang?
What does Steven offer Zhang?
What is the total bill amount?
What is the total bill amount?
How much does each person pay when they go Dutch?
How much does each person pay when they go Dutch?
Which of the following is NOT served with steaks and chops in the menu?
Which of the following is NOT served with steaks and chops in the menu?
What choice do customers have with their steaks and chops?
What choice do customers have with their steaks and chops?
What task involves recommending food to visitors?
What task involves recommending food to visitors?
What information does the receptionist ask Lynda for?
What information does the receptionist ask Lynda for?
Who needs to check out before 2 o'clock P.M.?
Who needs to check out before 2 o'clock P.M.?
What document is Catherine asked to show the receptionist?
What document is Catherine asked to show the receptionist?
What does the clerk find when checking for Tony's reservation?
What does the clerk find when checking for Tony's reservation?
For how many nights does Tom want to book a room?
For how many nights does Tom want to book a room?
What does the receptionist give Catherine after seeing her passport?
What does the receptionist give Catherine after seeing her passport?
What does Tom decide to do when there are no rooms available at the hotel?
What does Tom decide to do when there are no rooms available at the hotel?
What does Susan need to show when checking out of the hotel?
What does Susan need to show when checking out of the hotel?
In what ways can Susan pay for her hotel stay?
In what ways can Susan pay for her hotel stay?
What should you do if you want to make a reservation for a hotel stay next week?
What should you do if you want to make a reservation for a hotel stay next week?
What is one reason a hotel might deny a room booking?
What is one reason a hotel might deny a room booking?
What information is typically needed to check into a hotel?
What information is typically needed to check into a hotel?
What does Gina prefer now for her trips to Europe?
What does Gina prefer now for her trips to Europe?
Why do many people go to Yunnan Nationalities Villages?
Why do many people go to Yunnan Nationalities Villages?
What kind of legacy do the arts and handicrafts of Yunnan Nationalities Villages have?
What kind of legacy do the arts and handicrafts of Yunnan Nationalities Villages have?
Where did Belly go for their last trip?
Where did Belly go for their last trip?
After discussing the recent trip, what did Belly suggest to Alex?
After discussing the recent trip, what did Belly suggest to Alex?
What type of food is recommended by Amy for visitors in Beijing?
What type of food is recommended by Amy for visitors in Beijing?
Which specific location does Dong Dong suggest for Xiaolong Bao in Shanghai?
Which specific location does Dong Dong suggest for Xiaolong Bao in Shanghai?
Where did Mary go for her summer vacation?
Where did Mary go for her summer vacation?
Which cuisine does Xuehe suggest to try in Shanghai?
Which cuisine does Xuehe suggest to try in Shanghai?
How long did Mary stay in San Francisco?
How long did Mary stay in San Francisco?
Which places does Helen plan to see in Paris?
Which places does Helen plan to see in Paris?
Who expressed a disappointment regarding the visitors' short stay in Hangzhou?
Who expressed a disappointment regarding the visitors' short stay in Hangzhou?
Who thinks that one day is not enough to see much of Paris?
Who thinks that one day is not enough to see much of Paris?
What did Xuehe hope the visitors enjoyed doing in Shanghai?
What did Xuehe hope the visitors enjoyed doing in Shanghai?
What did the travelers find to be not as good as the local version in China?
What did the travelers find to be not as good as the local version in China?
What task involves choosing the means of travel?
What task involves choosing the means of travel?
Why was Chang Weng in a rush on Tuesday morning?
Why was Chang Weng in a rush on Tuesday morning?
What did Chang Weng forget to do in the morning?
What did Chang Weng forget to do in the morning?
Where did Uncle Zhou suggest going for lunch?
Where did Uncle Zhou suggest going for lunch?
How did Chang Weng feel about the restaurant?
How did Chang Weng feel about the restaurant?
What was the reason Chang Weng mentioned blar blar blar?
What was the reason Chang Weng mentioned blar blar blar?
Why was Chang Weng glad to inform his mom that his plate is empty?
Why was Chang Weng glad to inform his mom that his plate is empty?
Study Notes
Hotel Reservations and Check-in/Check-out
- To make a hotel reservation, provide your name and telephone number to the receptionist.
- When checking in, be prepared to show your passport and fill in a registration form.
- You can book a room for a specific number of nights and ask for a single room with a good view.
- If the hotel is fully booked, you may need to try other hotels in the area.
Eating at Restaurants
- When ordering at a restaurant, you can ask for a table near the window or in a quiet corner.
- You can ask the waiter for recommendations on what to eat, especially if you are unfamiliar with the local cuisine.
- If you prefer Chinese food, you can ask for typical Chinese dishes or try Shanghai cuisine.
- When asking for the bill, you can offer to pay by traveler's check, credit card, or in cash.
Menus
- A menu typically includes a variety of options, such as combo meals, steaks, and chops, which come with salads, vegetables, and a choice of sides.
- When ordering, you can specify your preferences, such as not being a vegetarian.
Food Blogs
- Blog One: Author Amy is looking for recommendations on the best places to eat in Beijing and Shanghai.
- Quan Ju De is recommended for trying Beijing Duck.
- Xiaolong Bao in Yu Garden is a signature dish of Shanghai.
- Other dishes and regional flavors can be found in Shanghai.
- Shanghainese cuisine and snacks at the City God's Temple are also recommended.
- Blog Two: Author Chang Weng from Malaysia shares a story about having lunch at the Sunrise Seafood Restaurant.
- The restaurant is located beside the company and offers a sea view.
- The bosses treated the author to lunch, and they finished almost all the ordered food.
Talking Face to Face
- When discussing travel, you can ask about preferred travel styles, such as package tours or do-it-yourself tours.
- You can ask for recommendations on where to go first, and guides may suggest popular tourist destinations.
- When planning a sightseeing schedule, you can discuss and decide on the places to visit and the order in which to visit them.
- You can ask about someone's summer vacation plans and discuss travel experiences.
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Practice conversational dialogues for making hotel reservations and checking in/out, including providing personal information and booking details.
