英语对话之旅游咨询-2

A: Hi, I was told to see you about going sightseeing.
B: It's my pleasure. I'm the hotel's concierge¹, at your service.
A: Concierge? Could you explain that to me?
B: We help direct² hotel visitors to popular places to visit, eat, and shop.
A: Very good. So where shall I begin my sightseeing?
B: I would suggest the Statue of Liberty³.
A: Gee⁴, I've already seen the Statue of Liberty. What about another site?
B: Let me see. What do you like to do in your spare time?
A: Well, I really like to run. And I like art.
B: Well, there you go! Have you ever visited either Central Park or the Museum of Modern Art?
A: No, but I've been meaning to.
B: Well, Central Park is fantastic for running. Then you can go to the Museum to look at the beautiful art.
A: That sounds like a great plan. I'll do that.
B: Enjoy your run and your visit!
 

1 concierge   

n.管理员；门房

参考例句：

• This time the concierge was surprised to the point of bewilderment.这时候看门人惊奇到了困惑不解的地步。
• As I went into the dining-room the concierge brought me a police bulletin to fill out.我走进餐厅的时候，看门人拿来一张警察局发的表格要我填。

2 direct   

adj.直接的；直达的；v.指挥；知道；监督；管理

参考例句：

• This train is direct,you do not have to change.这辆火车是直达的，你不必换车。
• The army is under the king's direct command.军队由国王直接统帅。

3 liberty   

n.自由，自由权；冒昧行为

参考例句：

• He stood for the cause of liberty and justice.他为自由和正义的事业而奋斗。
• You are at liberty to do as you please.你可以随意行事。

4 gee   

n.马；int.向右！前进！，惊讶时所发声音；v.向右转

参考例句：

• Their success last week will gee the team up.上星期的胜利将激励这支队伍继续前进。
• Gee,We're going to make a lot of money.哇！我们会赚好多钱啦！