英语对话之旅游咨询-3

A: Hi! I need some sightseeing advice.
B: That's what I'm here for, sir. Every good hotel has a concierge¹ like me.
A: I don't travel a lot. What exactly is a concierge?
B: A concierge helps visitors like you find great places to visit, shop, and eat.
A: That's great! So tell me, where should I go first?
B: I'd suggest² that you start at the Statue³ of Liberty⁴.
A: You know, I've already been there. Can you suggest another place?
B: Maybe. Tell me what you like to do in your spare time.
A: When I have some free time, I often spend it running or at museums.
B: Well, have you ever been to either Central Park or the Museum of Modern Art?
A: No, but I sure would like to.
B: Central Park is great for just about everything outdoors⁵. Then you can visit the Museum of Modern Art.
A: Both places sound great. I'll try to do that today.
B: Enjoy the views at both places.
 

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 suggest   

vt.提议，建议，促成，暗示，启发，使人想起

参考例句：

• I suggest trying once more.我建议再试一次。
• I suggest you save your breath.我劝你少开口。

3 statue   

n.塑像；雕像

参考例句：

• Whose statue is that over there?那边的雕像是谁？
• He had molded a statue.他已塑了一尊塑像。

4 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。

5 outdoors   

adv.在户外，在野外

参考例句：

• I like to practice yoga outdoors.我喜欢在户外练习瑜伽。
• The boys are playing outdoors.男孩们在户外玩。