寻找房源
I've found a nice place in this district. Three bedrooms，a large kitchen，a tile bath and a big drawing room.在这个地区我找到一个好地方。三居室，大厨房，瓷砖装修的洗澡间，还有一个大客厅。
It sounds nice，but don't forget this is a seedy，rundown neighborhood.听起来不错，但是别忘了周围都是破旧肮脏的房屋。
What about the one on the Yongding Road？ It's a twobedroom one，and renovated building with an eatin kitchen.永定路上的那一套怎么样？两居室，全楼经过整修，还有可以在里面就餐的厨房。
It's a bit small but looks nice. What's more，it's only ten minutes' walk to the company.面积不大，但是看起来不错。此外，离公司只有10分钟的路。
My friend told me I might find a room here.我的朋友告诉我您这儿有空房。
Yes.I'll have a room free next week.是的。我下周有一间空房。
Have you got anything particular in mind？你喜欢什么样的房子？
I prefer a newly completed condominium in a wellmanaged community.我喜欢现房，小区管理要好。
What kind of apartments do you have for rent？你们有什么样的公寓要出租？
We have one and twobedroom apartments.我们有单卧室和双卧室的公寓。
The advertisement says you've got a doublebed room to rent. I'd like to have a look.广告上说您有一个双人间要出租。我想看一下。
OK.This way please.好的，请这边走。
May I help you？有什么可以为您效劳的吗？
Yes.I'm looking for an apartment.是的，我正在寻找一间公寓。
Hello.How can I help you？您好。有什么可以为您效劳？
I'm interested in seeing the houses for sale.我想看看出售的房子。
I've been told I might find a room over here.有人告诉我您这儿有一间空房。
I'm sorry，but we just rented it out.对不起，我们刚刚租出去了。
Hello.I'm going to find a place near my company.你好。我准备找个离公司近的住处。
Then where is your company？那您的公司在哪儿呢？
I'm interested in the house you advertised in the paper.我对您在报纸上登广告的房子感兴趣。
Oh，it's really a nice house.哦，那栋房子很不错。
Could you tell me something about the house？能告诉我有关房子的情况吗？
Yes.There are three bedrooms，a bathroom，two living rooms，a dining room and a kitchen.好的。房子有三间卧室，一间浴室，两间起居室，一间餐厅和一间厨房。
What kind of neighborhood is it here？这里的邻居们怎么样？
Residents in this community are friendly and hospitable.这个社区的居民都很热情好客。
Is it safe to walk alone at night here？这里一个人走夜路安全吗？
Don't worry.We have a good security system.别担心。我们有很好的安全系统。
Is there a primary school near the apartment？在公寓周围有小学吗？
Yes，The No.1 Primary School is only about half a kilometre from here.有啊，第一小学离这里只有大概500米远。
It's so loud.Is the apartment near the airport？太吵了。公寓离机场很近吗？
It's about 5km from airport.这里离机场大约5公里。
What kind of room do you prefer？您喜欢什么样的房间？
I'd like a room with a view of the park.我想租一间能看到公园的房间。
By the way，does the apartment allow pets？顺便问一下，公寓里允许养宠物吗？
I'm afraid pets are not allowed in this apartment.恐怕不让养宠物。
This house is not far from downtown and the security system is perfect.And there is a river only 500 metres away from here.You'll love it.这所房子离市区不远，安全系统完备，还有一条河，离这儿只有500米。你会喜欢的。
You're right.This kind of house is exactly what I'm looking for， but let's talk about the price.你说得对，这样的房子正是我想要的，不过我们还是来讨论一下价格吧。
Making Requests about Room 提出租房要求
I'm looking for a studio.我想租一套单间房。
I need a oneroom apartment.我想租一个单室公寓房。
I want a onebedroom apartment with a full bath.我想要一套有一间卧室的套间，浴室设备要齐全。
I'm looking for a twobedroom.我想要一个有两间卧室的公寓。
I'd like to rent the furnished one.我要租用有家具设备的房间。
I'd like a view of the ocean.我想租一个能看到大海的套间。
I'd like a room on the sunny side.我想要一间向阳的房间。
General Questions for a Rental Agent 向租赁代理商提出问题
What floor is it on？房子在哪一层？
Is it furnished？有家具吗？
Exactly what rooms are included in their apartment？公寓里包括哪些房间？
Is the cooker gas or electric？炉子是用气还是用电？
Is there a storage area in the basement？地下室有可以储藏东西的地方吗？
Does the building have a security system？大楼里有保安系统吗？
What kind of neighborhood is it？这里的邻居情况如何？
Is it safe to walk at night？走夜路安全吗？
Would it be convenient to see the room now？现在看看房间方便吗？
Asking about Transportation 询问交通情况
Is it close to public transportation？这里靠近公交站吗？
How far from the bus is it？房子离公共汽车站有多远？
How close to the subway is it？房子离地铁站有多远？
Is it near the train？房子附近有没有火车站？
It's two blocks from the bus.从这里过两个街区就到公共汽车站了。
It's near public transportation.这附近有公交车。
A：My landlord is coming back to live.So I have to go apartment hunting.
B：Man，I feel sorry for you.It's a jungle out there.A：Can you give me any pointers？
B：Well，I guess one thing I can do is to ask around for you and see if anyone's got wind of a place.
A：Thank you.I think I should also have a look at the bulletin boards on campus to see if anyone's got a sublet.
B：And if that doesn't turn up anything，you can check out the ads in the college and local newspapers.
A：It might also be a good idea to tell more friends and get out the word I'm looking for a place.
A：我的房东要回来住了，所以我得去找住处。
B：真同情你，这事很费劲啊。
A：能给我点儿建议吗？
B：我觉得我能做的一件事就是帮你四处问问，看有没有人听说过有地方出租。
A：谢谢。我想我也得到校园里的告示板那儿看看有没有人转租。
B：如果这个没结果的话，你可以看看学校和当地报纸上的广告。
A：告诉更多的朋友也是个好办法，让大家都知道我在找住的地方。
A：Excuse me.Is this Golden Star Real Estate Agency？
B：Yes.What can I do for you？
A：How much will an apartment cost here？
B：That depends.Do you want a studio or a onebedroom apartment？
A：Two bedrooms.I want it furnished.
B：Do you want walltowall carpeting，one or two bathrooms，a dishwasher，terrace，air conditioning，and...
A：Gee，I hadn't thought about all this.B：You'll have to decide what you need.The price is different according to the facilities.
A：请问这里是金星房地产中介吗？
B：是的，您有什么事情吗？
A：这里租公寓要多少钱？
B：那要看什么样的房子了。你想要个整套的公寓还是要个只有一间卧室的住房。
A：要带两个卧室的，并且有家具。
B：要铺地毯的、一个或两个浴室、一个洗碗机、阳台、空调和……
A：噢，我没想那么多。
B：你得决定需要什么，设施不同，价钱也不同。
residence 住宅
country house 别墅
studio flat 一居室公寓房
house exposed to the west 西晒房屋
west block 西街区
abutting building 毗连房屋
garden house 花园洋房
detached house 独户住宅
roof 屋顶
ridge 屋脊
chimney 烟囱
dormerwindow 天窗
balcony 阳台
ceiling 天花板
floor 地板；地
staircase 楼梯；梯子
jalousie百叶窗
partition 隔间
foyer 门厅
hall 大厅
platform 平台
garret 屋顶层
drying stage 晒台
Is It a Nice House？
“This house，”said the real estate salesman，“has both its good points and its bad points.To show you I'm honest，I'm going to tell you about both.The disadvantages are，that there is a chemical plant one block south and a slaughter house a block north.”
“What are the advantages？”inquired the prospective buyer.
“The advantage is that you can always tell which way the wind is blowing.”
是一套好住宅吗？
“这套住宅，”房地产推销员说，“既有优点又有缺点。为了向你表示我的诚实，我打算把两方面都向你介绍。缺点是南面一个街区是化工厂，北面一个街区是屠宰场。”
“优点是什么？”那个可能买房的人询问道。
“优点是你总能分辨出风朝哪边刮。”
合住宿舍
She must live in a coed dorm.她一定是住在男女兼收的宿舍。
I think I don't have enough privacy in a coed dorm.我觉得在男女兼收的宿舍里隐私权得不到保障。
I have to be in my room by 10：00 at night.我必须在晚上10点以前回宿舍。
What a pity！真可怜！
Do you get along well with your roommate？你跟你的室友相处得好吗？
My roommate and I get along very well.我的室友跟我相处得很好。
I'd like to share a room with a girl.我想与一个单身女孩合住。
That sounds great.听起来不错。
I've heard you are looking for a roommate these days.我听说你这几天在找同屋。
Yes，I am.You know，the rent is too much to me.是啊，你知道，租金对我来说太多了。
How do you like living with a roommate？你觉得和同屋住怎么样？
I think it's OK，but it seems my roommate doesn't adapt to living with others.我觉得还好，不过我同屋就好像不适应和别人同住。
Do you get along well with your roommate？你和同屋相处得还好吧？
Not very much.My roommate is a stubborn person and never listens to others' advice.不是特别好。我同屋是个顽固的家伙，从来不听别人的意见。
I think you enjoy renting a house together，don't you？我觉得你很喜欢和人同租一间房，不是吗？
Yes，I do.I like living with others.It's just like life on campus.是啊，我喜欢和人同住，就像在大学校园里的生活一样。
Do you still live with a roommate？你依然和同屋一起住吗？
Yes，I do.I have to live with others because I haven't saved enough money to afford an apartment.是啊，因为还没攒够钱供房子，我才和别人同住的。
The rent is rising again.I plan to find a roommate as soon as possible.房租又涨了。我计划尽快找个同屋。
I believe renting an apartment together is a good choice for young people without much money.我觉得合租公寓对于没有太多钱的年轻人来说是个不错的选择。
About Roommate 有关室友
Did you choose your roommate？你自己选择了室友吗？
The school matched me with a roommate.是学校分配的室友。
Do you like your roommate？你喜欢你的室友吗？
How do you like your roommate？你的室友怎么样？
Do you get along well with your roommate？你跟你的室友相处得还好吗？
My roommate is considerate.我的室友很体贴。
How long have you been roommates？你们做室友多久了？
Are you two rooming together next semester？你们俩儿下学期还住在一起吗？
Dormitory Life 宿舍生活
It is my turn to clean the bathroom.轮到我清理浴室了。
It is your turn to wash the dishes.轮到你洗碗了。
I'm sick of eating instant noodles everyday.每天吃方便面我腻透了。
It's sunny today.We'd better hang the bedding out in the sun.今天阳光灿烂，我们最好拿被子到阳光下晒晒。
My washing has really piled up.我要洗的衣服真是堆成小山了。
About Dormitory 有关宿舍
Do you live in a coed dorm or is it just for girls？你是住在男女兼收的宿舍呢，还是住在女生宿舍？
I don't have enough privacy in a coed dorm.在男女兼收的宿舍里隐私权得不到保障。
Do you have a curfew？你们有宵禁吗？
What time is your curfew？宵禁是几点钟？
What time is light out？几点钟熄灯。
I have to be in my room by 10：00 p.m..我必须在晚上10点以前回宿舍。
A：Hi，Jimmy，how do you like the new room？
B：Everything is good but the roommate.
A：You mean your roommate is hard to deal with？
B：Not really.You know，he just...er...doesn't smell good and hardly ever takes a bath.
A：That's irritating.
B：Yes，so I want to change to other rooms，but I am not sure if it is possible.
A：Just go and have a try.
A：喂，吉米，你的新宿舍怎么样？
B：除了那个室友外其他的都还好。
A：你是说你的室友很难相处吗？
B：不全是。你知道吗，他只是……嗯，……他不常洗澡身上老是有异味。
A：挺让人讨厌的。
B：是啊，所以我想要调到其他宿舍去，但是我不知道可不可以。
A：去试一试吧。
A：What do you think of the flat？
B：I don't think it's quite good.The bedroom is small.
A：Small but enough，I think.
B：Yes，but there's no hot water after ten o'clock at night.
A：That's true.But I like the living room.It's larger and full of sunshine.B：That's right.The kitchen is nice，and all equipped.
A：Yes，it also has a lovely balcony.
B：And a good view.
A：你认为这个公寓怎么样？
B：我认为不是很好，卧室有点小。
A：我认为虽然小但也足够了。
B：是的，但是晚上十点以后就没有热水了。
A：那倒是，但我喜欢那个客厅，它比较大而且阳光充足。
B：是的，厨房挺好而且设备齐全。
A：是的，阳台也很可爱。
B：风景也很好。
dorm宿舍
curfew宵禁
roommate室友
considerate体贴的，体谅的
bathroom浴室
crease皱痕
mattress床垫
sanitation卫生
drowsy昏昏欲睡的
tiresome疲倦的
detergent清洁剂
hanger挂衣架
airy空气流通的
littered凌乱的
cleanly清爽的，干净的
table lamp台灯
bunk bed双层床
television电视
telephone电话
meshwork网络
socket插座
Stay in the Room
Counselor：“What's the best thing to do to keep from getting lost in the woods？”
Camper：“Stay in the room.”
呆在屋里
夏令营管理人：“防止在森林中迷路的最好办法是什么？”
露营者：“呆在屋里。”
举家乔迁
I've heard you're going to move your house to Beijing.听说你要搬家到北京了。
Yes.I am.My boyfriend is being sent to Beijing to work.是啊。我男朋友将被派到北京工作了。
I want to congratulate you on your moving into the new apartment.恭喜你搬进新的公寓了。
Thank you.Please join in my house warming party.谢谢，来参加我的乔迁聚会吧。
I love my new house.It's very big，convenient and the neighbors are friendly.我喜欢我的新家，特别大，而且很方便，周围的邻居也很友好。
Yes.It's really a nice place.You really have an eye for choosing a house.是啊，这儿真是个好地方。你真会挑房子啊。
I really can't wait to see your new apartment.我真是等不及看看你的新家了。
You're welcome to drop in on us.我们很乐意请你来我们家玩儿。
When do you plan to move into your new house？你打算什么时候搬进新家？
In 3 months.三个月以后吧。
Look at the big clean bathroom.You really have a good taste.看看这个又大又干净的浴室，你可真有眼光。
Thank you.I took an instant liking to it when I looked for a house.谢谢。我挑房子的时候一下子就爱上了它。
How do you like my new house？你觉得我的新家怎么样？
It's wonderful but it's very expensive to me.I wish I could afford such a big house.真的很棒，不过对我来说太贵了。真希望我能供得起这么大的一所房子。
I want to move my house to Seattle.我想把家搬到西雅图。
When will you want to move？你想什么时候搬？
I'm thinking about moving out of my place.我正打算搬家。
How come？I thought you liked your house.为什么？我还以为你喜欢你的房子呢！
Hello，I'm calling to find out the cost of moving some furniture and stuff like that.喂，我想询问一下搬运家具用品一类的东西的费用。
Yes，how much stuff do you have？好的，你有多少东西？
About Moving to a New House 关于搬家
I want to move my house to Seattle.我想把家搬到西雅图。
When will you want to move？你想什么时候搬？
I just moved in a couple of days ago.几天前刚搬进去。
It's in the suburbs and has very good surroundings.在郊区，周边环境很不错。
How is your new house going？你们的新家怎么样啦？
Could you do me a favor to tell me some regulations in this apartment building？ 您能给我说一下这里的一些规定吗？
A：It is said you've got a wonderful house.Have you moved in，yet？
B：Not yet！ Moving certainly makes us excited，but it also means a lot of hard work！The place we are living now is in a terrible mess.
A：Haven't you finished packing？
B：No.We have been busy packing for a couple of days.I never thought we had so many things in our possession.
A：Quite true！ Definitely，I know how you feel about that.When we were moving last year，it almost drove me mad！
B：Packing is only one minor step.I am worrying about how to move all our household stuff.You know we have a lot of stuff.
A：Don't worry about that！ You can call a remover.
A：听说你们买了一套不错的房子。搬进去了吗？
B：还没有呢！搬家的确让人兴奋，不过那也意味着有不少的活儿要干！我们现在住的房子被我们弄得乱七八糟的。
A：东西都打包整理完了吗？
B：没有。这些天我们一直忙着打包。我从来没有想到我们会有那么多的东西。A：对呀！我完全了解你现在的感受。我们去年搬家的时候，我都快要疯了！
B：打包只是简单的第一步。我在发愁怎么把家里所有的东西搬出去。你知道，我们的东西很多。
A： 不用发愁！你们可以打电话找搬家公司。
A：How is your new house going？
B：Oh，we're still in a bit of mess but Mary seems to like it here.
A：That's good.Is there a garden for her to play in？
B：Yes，we've got a small garden which is a bit untidy at the moment.But it's all right.
A：Have you found a school for Tom？
B：Yes，there's one just round the corner.They say it's one of the best schools in the area.
A：That's good.So you like it there，do you？
B：Yes，I like it very much.
A：你们的新家怎么样啦？
B：噢，还有点儿乱糟糟的，不过玛莉好像喜欢这儿。
A：那就好。有她玩的花园吗？
B：有。我们有一个小花园，眼下有点乱。不过没关系。
A：你给汤姆找到学校了吗？
B：找到了。拐角那儿就有一所。他们说那是这个地区最好的学校之一。
A：好啊。这么说你喜欢那儿了？
B：是的。我非常喜欢。
homey舒适的，无拘束的
realtor房地产经纪人
inconvenient不方便的
considerate周到的，为他人着想的
remover搬家公司
familiar熟悉的
basement地下室
be under price便宜
moving a house搬家
Housemoving Company搬家公司
wardrobe衣柜
charge费用
truck卡车
Order 10，000 Cockroaches
A woman called up a pet store and said，“Send me tenthousand cockroaches at once.”
“What in the world do you want with tenthousand cockroaches？”asked the clerk.
“Well，”replied the woman，I am moving today and my lease says I must leave the place in the same condition I found it.”
定购1万只蟑螂
一个妇女打电话到宠物店说：“请马上给我送1万只蟑螂来。”
“您要1万只蟑螂到底要做什么？”店员问。
“哦，”那女士回答说，“我今天要搬走了，租约上说我必须让房子保持原样。”
客厅布置
How large the living room is！这间客厅真大啊！
Yes，about fifty square meters.是的，大约50平方米。
The sofa looks comfortable just like a bed.沙发像床一样，看上去很舒服。
Yes，especially when sitting there and watching TV.是的，特别是坐着看电视时感觉很好。
It would be better if you put a pot of flower here.如果再放一盆花，就更好了。
You are right.没错。
Where to put on the picture？这幅画挂哪儿？
In the middle of the wall behind the sofa.挂在沙发后面的墙中间。
Now this is the living room.Try to be careful when you do the cleaning work.这就是客厅了。打扫卫生的时候请多加注意。
Shall I dust the canvas on that wall every day？那边墙上的油画每天都要打扫吗？
Your living room is super！你的客厅很棒啊。
Really，thank you.是吗，谢谢。
You can arrange the living room as you like.你可以按自己的喜好布置这个客厅。
Oh，really.I am very happy to hear that.哦，真的吗？我很高兴可以这样。
Talking about the Living Room 谈论客厅
Especially the French window，you know，is very different.特别是这落地窗非常与众不同。
Your sofa has a very special style and color.你的沙发式样和颜色都很特别。
You can arrange the living room as you like.你可以按自己的喜好布置这个客厅。
How large the living rooms is！这间客厅真大啊！
The sofa looks comfortable just like a bed.沙发像床一样，看上去很舒服。
A：Ann，where to place the TV set？
B：On the cupboard near the window.
A：OK.
B：Help me put the sofa on the opposite side of the TV set.
A：Wait a minute.B：Nice.Let's place the stereo near the cupboard and the armchair in the left corner.
A：Where to put on the picture？
B：In the middle of the wall behind the sofa.
A：All right.
A：安，电视机放哪儿？
B：放在靠近窗子的柜子上。
A：好吧。
B：帮我一下，把沙发放在电视机对面。
A：稍等一下。
B：不错，立体声音响放在电视柜旁边，扶手椅放在左墙脚。
A：这幅画挂哪儿？
B：挂在沙发后面的墙中间。
A：好的。
A：Now this is the living room.Try to be careful when you do the cleaning work.
B：Shall I dust the canvas on that wall every day？
A：Yes，remember never use wet damp cloth to do that.
B：I see.What about the chandelier on the ceiling？ Shall I dust that every day，too？
A：No，You just need to clean it once a month.
A：这就是客厅了。打扫卫生的时候请多加注意。
B：那边墙上的油画每天都要打扫吗？
A：是的，记住不要用湿布去擦洗。
B：我明白。那顶灯呢，也要每天都掸灰吗？
A：不，只要一个月打扫一次就可以了。
curtain窗帘
convertible sofa两用沙发
TV set电视机
arrange布置
cupboard碗柜
stereo立体声音响系统
armchair扶手椅
tea table茶几
ashtray烟灰缸
calendar日历
carpet地毯
cushion垫子
desk书桌
hallstand(厅堂内)衣帽架
mat席，蹭脚垫
modular units组合家具
square table方桌
tapestry壁毯
Sheet or Table Cloth？
A traveller in the Blue Ridge Mountains was compelled by circumstances to spend the night in a remote farmhouse.In the morning he was awakened by the small boy of the house who said：
“Mom says if you can get up now please.She wants the sheet for a table cloth.”
床单还是台布？
在蓝岭山脉，一游客由于环境所限不得不在一家偏僻的农舍过夜。早晨主人家的小男孩将他唤醒并说道：“妈妈说您是否可以现在起床，她需要您的床单当台布用。”
卧室装点
We should decide where the bed goes first.It is the biggest piece of furniture.好的，我们应当首先决定把床放在哪里，这是最大的一件家具。
We could put the bed in the corner.我们可以把床放在那个角落里。
Well，how about the dresser？嗯，梳妆台放在哪里？
Why don't we put it across the fireplace in the corner，next to the closet.为何不把梳妆台放在壁炉对面挨着壁橱的那个角落里。
How large is your bedroom？你的卧室有多大啊？
It's 6 square meters.6平方米。
Your bedroom is super！你的卧室很棒啊。
Really，thank you.是吗，谢谢。
I'd like to hang a picture on this wall.我想在这面墙上挂一幅画。
It's nice and I think it would be better if you put your own picture on the wall .这样很好啊，我想如果在那面墙上放你自己的画就更好了。
Can I see the bedroom？我可以看一下卧室吗？
Sure，this way，please.当然，请这边走。
My new bedroom is stuffy even with the window open.我的新卧室即使开着窗户也不通风。
Really？ What's wrong？真的吗？怎么回事啊？
Now，this is your room.Here is a small bed，a table and a closet.You may decorate it as you like.Hope you like it.这是你的房间。一张小床、一张书桌和一个壁橱。你可以根据自己的喜好布置一下。希望你能喜欢。
I think I like it.Thank you.我很喜欢，谢谢。
My bedroom is quite small.我的卧室很小。
But the curtain is beautiful.但是窗帘很漂亮。
Where to put my dressing table and chest of drawers？我的梳妆台和五斗橱放哪儿呢？
The dressing table can be in the right corner and the chest of drawers on the opposite of the bed.梳妆台放在右墙角，五斗橱放在床的对面。
Bedding 床上用品
I'll be glad to change it for another one if you wish.如果您愿意，我很乐意给您换一条。
How about showing me some samples？给我些样品看看好吗？
Is it made of cotton？是棉布的吗？
I want to buy a sheet.我想买一条床单。
We have a wide selection of sheets； for example， checked， flowered and dotted ones.我们有很多床单可供选择；譬如像方格的、印花的、带小圆点的。
I'll spread this one for you to have a good look at it.我把这条铺开，这样您可以仔细看看。
I'm here to order a curtain for my new bedroom.我想给我的新卧室订做一幅窗帘。
I'm here to order a pillow for my new bedroom.我想给我的新卧室订做一个枕头。
These designs are quite unique， but do you have some kind with animals？这些式样很别致，有没有上面印有动物的？
Talking about Bedroom 谈论卧室
There are three bedrooms in the flat.这套公寓里有三间卧室。
A walkin closet is in the room.房间里有个大壁橱。
There is a small bed，a bed side table and a closet in the bed room.卧室有一张小床、一个床头柜和一个衣柜。
Where to put my dressing table and chest of drawers？我的梳妆台和五斗橱放哪儿呢？
The dressing table can be in the right corner and the chest of drawers on the opposite of the bed.梳妆台放在右墙角，五斗橱放在床的对面。
Your bedroom is in great chaos.你的卧室太乱了。
Open the window and air the room.打开窗户，给房间通通风。
Can I see the bedroom？我可以看一下卧室吗？
I have been dreaming of having such a room.我一直梦想有一天能拥有这样一个房间。
The big window makes the room quite airy.那扇大窗户使得房间空气流通很好。
My new bedroom is stuffy even with the window open.我的新卧室即使开着窗户也不通风。
A：Anything can I do for you，madam？
B：Yes，please.I'm here to order a pillow for my new bedroom.
A：Very good，madam.What pattern do you have in mind？We have a variety of patterns.
B：How about showing me some samples？
A：Right over here，madam.Please take your time to choose your favorite.
B：(Several minutes later)This one looks quite good.Is it made of cotton？
A：Yes，and the hem is made of satin.
B：Ah，just what I've been looking for.
A：夫人，要买东西吗？
B：是的。我想给我的新卧室订做一个枕头。
A：好的，夫人。您喜欢什么样式的？我们有各种样式的。
B：给我些样品看看好吗？
A：就在这边，夫人。请慢慢挑选您最喜欢的。
B：(几分钟以后)这个看起来不错，是棉布的吗？
A：是的，折边是缎子的。
B：啊！正是我要找的。
A：My bedroom is quite small.
B：But the curtain is beautiful.
A：Yes.I choose it by myself.
B：I think you should put your bed on the right，and the table near the window.Then it might seem larger.A：Where to put my dressing table and chest of drawers？
B：The dressing table can be in the right corner and the chest of drawers on the opposite of the bed.
A：A good idea.Let's try.Can you help me？
B：No problem.Let's start now.
A：我的卧室很小。
B：但是窗帘很漂亮。
A：是的，是我自己挑选的。
B：我认为你应该把你的床放在右边，桌子靠近窗户。那样也许显得大些。
A：我的梳妆台和五斗橱放哪儿呢？
B：梳妆台放在右墙角，五斗橱放在床的对面。
A：好主意，我试试看。你能帮帮我吗？
B：没问题，我们现在开始吧。
armchair扶手椅
bed床
bedspread床罩
cotton sheet床单
blanket毯子
cotton quilt棉被
double bed双人床
dresser梳妆台
dressing mirror穿衣镜
eiderdown鸭绒被
living room起居室，客厅
mosquito net蚊帐
quilt被子
pillow枕头
Painting the Kitchen
George Jessel，an art connoisseur，telephoned his mother and told her he had just purchased a Rubens.
“Rubin？ Rubin the delicatessen man？”
“No，Mama，Rubens is a painter，”he explained gently.
“Oh，this I didn't know，”she said breathlessly.“Listen，George，ask him how much he'll charge to paint the kitchen！”
给厨房刷漆
乔治杰塞尔是位艺术鉴赏家，他给母亲打电话告诉她，他刚刚买了一件鲁宾斯的作品。
“鲁宾？鲁宾是熟食店里的那人吗？”
“不是，妈妈，鲁宾斯是位画家，”他耐心地解释说。
“噢，我不知道这件事，”她气喘吁吁地说道。“听着，乔治，问问他给厨房刷漆收多少钱！”
厨房用品
This is the kitchen.这是厨房。
Mm.It's nice and big.Are there any knives and forks？嗯，相当大，不错。有没有刀叉？
This is our kitchen.We've got the stove with an oven. These four buttons are for these burners.Below the burners is the oven.The centre button is for the oven.这是厨房。我们有一个带烤箱的炉子。这四个按钮是炉灶点火盘的开关，点火盘下面是烤炉，中间的按钮是开关烤箱的。
So you've got very advanced cooking system.They are very convenient to use， I think.你们的烹饪系统真先进。我觉得它们用起来应该也很方便吧。
Your kitchen is always sparkling clean.How do you do it？你的厨房总是光亮光亮、干干净净的，你是怎么收拾的？
I use “Super Clean” kitchen cleaner.It makes cleaning the kitchen a snap.我用“超级去污”厨房清洁剂。它使清洁厨房的工作变得轻松。
I wonder what your kitchen is like before I decide to go and have a close look at the house you are going to rent.在我决定去看你要出租的公寓之前我想先了解一下厨房的情况。
My kitchen is not very large but it's very nice.There is a white refrigerator and a blue electrical cooker nd some other small necessary furniture for a kitchen.我的厨房不是很大但是很漂亮。有一个白色的冰箱，蓝色的电灶以及一些其他厨房必备的小家具。
This is a modern kitchen.这是一个现代化的厨房。
What do you mean by modern kitchen？什么是现代化的厨房？
Do you find there's no cupboard in the kitchen？你发现厨房里没有橱柜了吗？
Yes.If we have no cupboard，where do we put our spoons，plates，knives and so on？是的。我们如果没有橱柜，勺子、盘子、刀子等放哪儿呢？
Talking about the Kitchen 谈论厨房
The kitchen is nice and big.厨房相当大。不错。
The knives and forks are in the kitchen drawer next to refrigerator.刀叉放在冰箱旁的抽屉里。
You've got a very advanced cooking system.你们的烹饪系统真先进。
We've got the stove with an oven.我们有一个带烤箱的炉子。
The kitchen is bright.厨房很亮。
Where are the sauces and seasonings for cooking？酱油、调料等东西放在哪儿？You should keep the kitchen clean.你要保持厨房清洁。
The kitchen is small but clean.厨房虽小但很整洁。
Yes，I like the cupboard very much.是的，我非常喜欢那个碗柜。
What's the most important device for your kitchen？厨房里什么设备最重要呢？
What do you mean by modern kitchen？什么是现代化的厨房？
Is the cooker gas or electric？炉子用煤气还是用电？
How many people can it hold at a time？一次能容纳几个人？
Kitchen Ware 厨房用具
$ 45 per piece.If you buy a whole set，including the plates，that'll be two hundred dollars.每件45美元。如果您买整套，包括浅盘，总共是200美元。
How about this one with an advancedgarden design？这个前卫设计的水瓶如何？
Will they last me long？它们耐用吗？
I want to see some tableware.我想看看餐具。
I don't care so much for the thickness.But obviously they are lacking in clarity due to glassware.我对于厚度不会在意。但是它们显然缺乏玻璃器皿应有的透明。
This seems rather too thin and I'm afraid that it might be too fragile.这一套似乎太薄了点。我担心容易破碎。
OK.I'll take it.Please wrap it carefully.It might break on the way.好，我买了。请小心包装。在路上有可能会打破。
A：This is the kitchen.
B：Mmm.It's nice and big.Are there any knives and forks？
A：Yes，they're in the drawer next to the refrigerator.
B：And what about plates？
A：There're some in the cupboard above the stove.
A：这是厨房。
B：嗯，相当大，不错。有没有刀叉？
A：有，在冰箱旁的抽屉中。
B：盘子呢？
A：炉子上的碗柜里有些盘子。
A：The kitchen is a little small.But the white refrigerator looks beautiful.
B：Yes.And here's a blue electric cooker.
A：Fine.I think it should be in the left.
B：Yes.Oh，there is a lovely table.Let's put it in the middle.
A：Do you find there's no cupboard in the kitchen？
B：Yes.If we have no cupboard，where do we put our spoons，plates，knives and so on？
A：Let's ask the owner whether he can buy one for us or not.
B：Right.
A：厨房有点小，但那个白色的冰箱看上去很漂亮。
B：是的。这儿有一个蓝色的电灶。
A：不错。我认为它应当放到左边。B：对。噢，那里有张很可爱的桌子，我们把它放在中间吧。
A：你发现厨房里没有橱柜了吗？
B：是的。我们如果没有橱柜，勺子、盘子、刀子等放哪儿呢？
A：咱们问问房主是否可以给我们买一个。
B：好吧。
basin盆
bowl碗
bread board面板
casserole砂锅
cauldron大锅
charcoal stove煤炉
chopsticks筷子
cruet调味瓶
cupboard碗柜
dish碟
fork叉
glassware玻璃器皿
kettle烧水壶
knife刀
ladle勺
oven烤箱
pan平锅
roaster烤炉
spoon匙
strainer漏勺
vinegar cruet醋瓶
A Hasty Interruption
The finefurniture store where I work has been in business since the 1920s. Recently I received a call from a woman who wanted to replace some chairs from a dining set purchased from us in the 1930s. I assured her we could help and sought the assistance of the office manager. “You’ll never believe this one，" I told him. “I just got a call from a customer who bought some chairs from us in the 1930s."
Before I could finish repeating her request， he interrupted and said， “Don’t tell me she hasn’t received them yet！”
匆忙的打断
我所在工作的精品商店是从20年代以来就营业的。最近我接到一个妇女的电话。她想换一套餐具中的一些椅子。这套餐具是她在30年代从我们这儿买的。我向她保证说我们可以帮忙并向部门经理提出来。“你永远也不会相信，”我对他说，“我刚接到一个顾客的电话，她在30年代从我们这里买了一些椅子。”
我还没来得及说她的要求，经理就打断了我的话：“不要告诉我她到现在还没收到货！”
花园装饰
What a beautiful garden it is！多漂亮的花园啊！
Yes，so many beautiful flowers，green trees，butterflies...是的，这么多漂亮的花、绿树、蝴蝶……
What's the name of the red flowers？ They're so beautiful.那些红色的花是什么花？可真漂亮。
They are tulips.Look，over there are some yellow flowers.它们是郁金香。看，那边有一些黄色的花。
Wow，there's a beautiful bird on the tree.哇，那边树上有一只美丽的小鸟。
It's singing.它正在唱歌呢。
I think Tom has the most beautiful garden in our town.我认为汤姆拥有我们镇上最漂亮的花园。
Yes.nearly everybody enters for ‘The Nicest Garden Competition’each year，but Tom wins every time.是呀，几乎每个人都参加每年举办的“最佳花园竞赛”，而每次都是汤姆获胜。
His garden is more interesting.He has made neat paths and has built a wooden bridge over a pool.他的花园更有情趣。他修筑了几条整洁的小路，并在一个池塘上架了座小木桥。
Yes，there are so many beautiful trees surrounding the garden.It's clean and tidy and it's a good place to walk.是的。花园周围环绕着许多漂亮的树，整齐而且干净，是一处很好的散步场所。
Hi，what are you doing there？嗨，你在那儿干什么呢？
I am going to water my flowers.我正准备给花浇水呢。
Oh，your flowers grow very well.You really have a green thumb.哦，花开得不错啊。你真是个园艺好手啊。
Thanks.You can do it too if you spend more time taking care of them.谢谢。要是你肯多花点时间去照看它们，你也能做到的。
We haven't taken care of our garden for a long time.我们已经有很久没有整理花园了。
Yes，look，there are many weeds now.是呀，瞧，都长了好多野草了。
The shrubs around need to be trimmed.灌木丛也需要修剪一下。
Not just the shrubs，the trees and flowers also need trimming too.不只是灌木丛，还有花木也该修理一下了。
Talking about the Garden 谈论花园
His garden is more interesting.He has made neat paths and has built a wooden bridge over a pool.他的花园更有情趣。他修筑了几条整洁的小路，并在一个池塘上架了座小木桥。
There are so many beautiful trees surrounding the garden.花园周围环绕着许多漂亮的树。
The lawn looks like a green carpet，and the flowers look terrific.草坪就像绿色的地毯一样，那些花看起来多漂亮啊。
I just had the grass cut and the flowers trimmed.我刚刚找人修理了一下草坪和那些花。
Let's begin with mowing the lawn.咱们就从除草开始吧。
Your little garden is fabulous！你的小花园很漂亮啊。
What a beautiful garden it is！多漂亮的花园啊！
Yes，so many beautiful flowers，green trees，butterflies...是的，这么多漂亮的花、绿树、蝴蝶……
A：What a beautiful garden it is！
B：Yes，so many beautiful flowers，green trees，butterflies...
A：What's the name of the red flowers？ They're so beautiful.
B：They are tulips.Look，over there are some yellow flowers.
A：Yes，they're mother chrysanthemums.
B：Wow，there's a beautiful bird on the tree.
A：It's singing.
A：多漂亮的花园啊！
B：是的，这么多漂亮的花、绿树、蝴蝶……
A：那些红色的花是什么花？可真漂亮。B：它们是郁金香。看，那边有一些黄色的花。
A：是的。它们是野菊花。
B：哇，那边树上有一只美丽的小鸟。
A：它正在唱歌呢。
A：Here you are in my garden.
B：It's marvelous！ The lawn looks like a green carpet，and the flowers look terrific.
A：I just had the grass cut and the flowers trimmed this morning.
B：No wonder it smells so fresh and fragrant.Wow，you got such a nice swimming pool here.
A：Thank you.We can swim later if you like.
B：It's fantastic！
A：这里就是我家的花园了。
B：好棒啊！草坪就像绿色的地毯一样，那些花看起来多漂亮啊。
A：我早上找人修理了一下草坪和那些花。
B：难怪闻起来那么清新，芳香。哇，你这里还有个这么漂亮的游泳池呢。
A：谢谢。如果你愿意的话，我们一会儿可以来游泳。
B：太棒了！butterfly蝴蝶
tulip郁金香
mother chrysanthemum野菊花
vegetable蔬菜
water浇水
shade树阴
bridge小桥
pavilion池塘
asparagus fern文竹
azalea杜鹃花
begonia秋海棠
brake凤尾草
bud花蕾
cactus仙人掌
canna shot 美人蕉
cherry blossom樱花
Chinese herbaceous peony芍药
cockscomb鸡冠花
cottonrose芙蓉花
daffodil水仙
dahlia大丽花
daisy雏菊
dandelion蒲公英
epiphyllum昙花
evening primrose夜来香
flowerbed花圃
ivy常春藤
jasmine茉莉花
kaffirlily君子兰
lilac丁香花
lily百合花
lotus荷花
magnolia flower玉兰花
morning glory牵牛花
narcissus水仙花
orchid兰花
osmanthus桂花
peach blossom桃花
peony牡丹
I'm Going for More Flowers
He was a bit shy，and after she had thrown her arms around him and kissed him for bringing her a bouquet of flowers，he arose and started to leave.“I am sorry I offended you，”she said.
“Oh，I'm not offended，”he replied，“I'm going for more flowers.”
我去取更多的花来
他给她带来了一束鲜花，为此她拥抱他，并吻了他，他有点儿害羞，他起身准备离开。“对不起，我冒犯你了，”她说道。
“噢，我没有被冒犯，”他答道，“我去取更多的花来。”
室内装修
How are you going to decorate them？你打算怎样装修？
Well，I'm going to paint the walls white and I'm going to make the curtains tomorrow and they're going to be green.呃，我打算把墙漆成白色的；明天打算做窗帘，是绿色的。
What about the floor？那么地板呢？
I have bought some brown carpets.They're very hard wearing.我买了一些棕色的地毯，它们很耐磨。
I want to redecorate my bedroom，Jack.Can you do me a favor？杰克，我想重新装修一下卧室，你能帮我一下吗？
No problem.How do you want to do it？没问题。你想怎样装？
Do you plan to repaint the wall？要重新刷墙吗？
Yes，I want to paint it pale yellow.是的，我想把它刷成淡黄色。
What colour do you want to repaint the wall？您想把墙重刷成什么颜色呢？
White.白色。
I have no idea about the decoration.我对装修一窍不通。
Don't worry.The decoration company can do everything for you.别担心。装修公司会给你解决好所有的问题。
How do you want to decorate your new house？你打算怎么装修你的新房子？
I prefer a rustic style but I don't have any specific ideas and I'm reading some decorating books and magazines now.我喜欢乡村风格，但还没有什么具体的想法呢。现在正在看关于装修的书和杂志。
I want to paint my living room.我想粉刷客厅。
What color do you like？你喜欢什么颜色的呢？
Do you have any plan for decorating your bedroom？你对卧室的装修有什么打算吗？
Yes，I plan to buy a beautiful curtain for it and fix a flower stand on its balcony.有啊，我打算为它买一个漂亮的窗帘，再给卧室的阳台安一个花架。
Your house is well decorated.But I guess it must have cost a lot of money.你家装修得很好啊。我猜一定花了不少钱吧。
You bet.It's costing me an arm and a leg to redecorate the house.说对啦，重新装修房子花了我一大笔钱呢。
How large is your bedroom？你的卧室有多大啊？
It's 6 square meters.6平方米。
Expressions about Fitting up House 有关装修房子的表达
The house needed to be painted.房子需要粉刷。
He is painting the wall.他正在漆墙。
The house needs some patching up.房子需要修补。
A heating system must be installed in this house.房子需要安装暖气设备。
The hall was sumptuously decorated.大厅装饰得富丽堂皇。
He is planning to fix up the front of the shop.他打算装修门面。
We had it painted a month ago.一个月以前我们刚把它粉刷完。
The paint has come off.油漆脱落了。
I want to redecorate my bedroom， David. Can you do me a favor？大卫，我想重新装修一下卧室，你能帮我一下吗？
Do you plan to repaint the wall？你要重新刷墙吗？
I thought we'd just fix up the wood floor， and use some paint for the walls.我觉得我们只要整修一下这木头地板就可以了，然后粉刷一下墙面。
How do you want to decorate your house？您想怎么装修您的房屋？
What colour do you want？您想刷成什么颜色呢？
I want to have my new house decorated.我想装修一下我的新房子。
The decoration company can do everything for you.装修公司会给你解决好所有的问题。
I have no idea about the decoration.我对装修一窍不通。
A：Your house looks very nice.
B：Thank you.Would you like to see the inside？
A：Yes，I would.
B：OK.We have to walk around the back.I forgot my front door key.
A：It looks freshly painted.
B：It should.We had it painted a month ago.
A：你的房子看上去很漂亮。
B：谢谢，你愿意到里面看一下吗？
A：是的！
B：好吧，那我们必须绕到后面，我忘了带前门的钥匙。
A：它看上去刚刚被粉刷过。
B：是的，一个月以前我们刚把它粉刷完。
A：How do you want to decorate your house？
B：As you've just seen， my house is old and paint on some places has fallen down.
A：You mean the walls need repainting. What colour do you want？
B：White.
A：White wall looks clean and bright. What about the floor？
B：Make it over. I like it black and white.
A：All right. Then the bathroom and the kitchen？
B：I plan to buy a new bathtub for the bathroom and fix a new pendent lamp in the kitchen.A：No problem. Anything else？
B：No. How much do these cost？
A：About ＄2000.
B：OK. When will you start？
A：Tomorrow if you like.
A：您想怎么装修您的房屋？
B：正如你刚刚看到的，我的房子已经旧了，而且有的地方漆已经脱落。
A：您的意思是墙要重新粉刷。您想刷成什么颜色呢？
B：白色。
A：白色的墙看起来又干净又明亮。那么地板怎么弄呢？
B：也重新做一下。我喜欢黑白相间的地面。
A：好吧。那么卫生间和厨房呢？
B：我准备为卫生间买一个新浴盆，我还想在厨房装一个吊灯。
A：没问题。还有别的吗？
B：没了。多少钱？
A：大约2000美元。
B：好吧。你们什么时候动工？
A：如果您愿意，明天就动工。
decorate装修
paint油漆
window frame窗框
Decoration Company装修公司
floor地面
pendent lamp吊灯
heater暖气
jalousie百叶窗
I'm Trying to Stop It
Teacher：Jack，why have you got cotton in your left ear？ Is it infected？
Jack：No，sir，but you said yesterday that everything you told me went in one ear and out of the other，so I'm trying to stop it！
我想堵住它
教师：杰克，你的左耳朵里面为什么塞棉花？是感染了吗？
杰克：没有，先生，可是您昨天曾说您告诉我的一切事情总是一耳进一耳出，所以我准备堵上它！
设备维修
This is more than ten years old.这已经超过10年了。
It's about time to replace it.到了该换掉它的时候了。
Should we have it repaired？我们该找人修理吗？
I think it's cheaper to buy a new one.我认为买一个新的要便宜一些。
What's wrong？怎么了？
The tub in the bathroom leaks.浴室的浴缸漏了。
You look worried.What's wrong？你看起来心事重重，怎么了？
Nothing serious.The sink is clogged.没什么大事，水槽堵了。
The kitchen range doesn't work.灶台坏掉了。
Well，let's dine out then.噢，那我们去外面吃吧。
I think I should connect with the manufacturer of the air conditioner.我想我应该联系一个空调厂家了。
I remember your air conditioner got repaired last week.我记得你家空调上周才修的啊。
Can I use the computer？我能用电脑吗？
Sorry，it doesn't work.对不起，电脑坏了。
Your water heater has been broken down for several days now.你家的热水器到现在为止已经坏了几天了。
My husband has had the repairman in to repair it this morning.我丈夫今天早上已经让修理工来修过了。
How about the broken water heater？坏了的热水器怎么样？
The manufacturer has sent a professional to repair it.厂家已经派了专业人员来修理了。
The water heater doesn't work again.Can you fix it？热水器又坏了，你能修一修吗？
We'd better buy a new one.我们最好还是买台新的。
The drain is blocked again.下水道又堵了。
I ask someone to fix it.我去找个人来修理一下。
Devices Repairing 设备维修
The tap is leaking. Can you have a loot at it？水龙头漏水。你们能来检查修理一下吗？
Is the bulb OK？ 灯泡没问题吧？
These two air conditioners are out of order.这两个空调坏了。
When will the plumber be available？管道工什么时候有空？
What's wrong with it exactly？到底是哪里坏了？
How much is it to have the window fixed？这扇窗户修一下要多少钱？
It's not worth the trouble to fix it.不值得费心去修了。
It's not worth fixing.这不值得修。
Will you have it replaced？要不要给你换个新的？
Is there anything else we can do for you when we are in this house？趁我们的人在这儿，还有别的要修的吗？
How old is this wardrobe？这个衣柜大概使用多久了？
How do I install this door lock？我该如何安装这门锁？
Excuse me.Is a plumber available now？请问有管道修理工在吗？
Excuse me，sir.I am looking for a plumber to take a look at my kitchen drain.先生，打扰一下。噢，我想找一位修理工帮我看看我们家厨房的下水道。
Could you send someone to repair it？能否派人去修一下？
I can't turn the water off.The tap is loose.水龙头关不上了。水龙头松了。
What's wrong with it？怎么了？
The washbasin leaks.洗脸池漏水。
The sump pump doesn't work.排水泵不排水了。
The sewer is backed up.下水道的水往外泛。
My pipes are rusty.我的水管生锈了。
The hot water heater is leaking.热水器漏水。
I don't have any hot water.我现在没有热水用。
A：Excuse me，could you do something about the bathroom？
B：Yes，sir.What's wrong with it？
A：The washbasin leaks.
B：I see.I'll call in the maintenance man.Anything else？
A：Yes，sir.Even worse，the water closet is clogged and it overflows when I flush.Could someone come to repair them immediately？
B：No problem.They'll be there very soon.
A：对不起，你能修修我的卫生间吗？
B：可以，先生。出了什么问题？
A：洗脸池漏水。
B：我知道了。我叫维修工人来瞧瞧。还有别的问题吗？
A：有，先生。更糟的是抽水马桶堵了，我一冲水，水就冒出来了。能马上派人来修修吗？
B：没问题，马上就到。
A：So，what's wrong with the drain？
B：It's clogged and the water won't go down.
A：Let me take a look.You know why？ It's clogged with hair.No wonder the water won't go down.
B：Well，I guess people who lived here before didn't clean the bathtub.
A：You're right！
B：What should I do now？
A：Don't worry.I've got some acid here.It'll help dissolve the hair down there.
B：Ur！ It stinks！
A：Now you know you have to clean your bathtub every time you use it.
A：下水道怎么了？
B：堵住了，水下不去了。
A：我看看。知道怎么回事吗？头发把它堵住了，难怪水下不去。
B：噢，我想以前在这里住的人不清理浴缸吧。
A：你算说对了。
B：那我现在该做什么？
A：别担心，我带了一些酸化水来。它会帮助把下面的头发溶解的。
B：呃！好臭！
A：现在你知道了吧，每次用完浴缸你都要清理。
repair维修
pipeline管道
washbasin洗脸池
leak漏水
maintenance man维修工人
water closet抽水马桶
clog堵
flush冲水
overflow冒出
shower淋浴
bathtub浴缸
drainage排水孔
dredge疏通
pipe fitter管道工
flush lever冲水杆
tap水龙头
Plumber or Doctor？
Al Brown was very good at fixing things around the house when they broke.One day he went to another city to do some work there，and his wife was alone in the house.While Mr.Brown was away，one of the faucets on the bathtub broke.Mrs.Brown didn't know much about fixing broken faucets，so she telephoned a plumber.
The plumber came to the house that afternoon and fixed the faucet in a few minutes.When he finished，he gave Mrs.Brown his bill for the work.
She looked at it for several seconds，and then said，“Your prices are very high，aren't than this when he comes to the house？”
“Yes，I know，”answered the plumber.“I know that very well，because I was a doctor until I was lucky enough to find this job a few months ago.”
水暖工还是医生？
爱尔布朗对修理房子里的各种东西很内行。有一天他到另一城市工作，他太太孤身一人在家。布朗不在家时，浴缸上的一个水龙头坏了。布朗太太不会修理水龙头，因此她打电话给水暖工。
当天下午水暖工来了，几分钟就修好了水龙头。做完后他把付款单交给布朗太太。
她看了一会儿说：“你开的价钱太高了，医生到这儿看病还比这便宜。”
水暖工回答说：“对，我很了解，我目前的这个工作是几个月前才幸运地找到的，之前，我一直就是医生。”
住房交费
Are the charges for the gas，water and electricity included in the rent？房租中包括水、电和煤气费吗？
Yes.But there's a $90 hookup fee charged.That's refunded after three months.包括了。但要收90美元燃气接通费，3个月后会退还给你。
This month's payments can't be right.这个月要付的费用金额不对。
We've been overcharged for cable，I think.我认为有线电视费付得太多了。
Why is the water bill so much？这月的水费为什么这么多？
There's a late fee to the paid this time.这次还包括滞纳金在内。
Why is the phone bill so high？电话费为什么这么多？
I had to make longdistance calls to my family.我给家人打了长途电话。
We had a lot of bills to pay this month.这月要付的账单很多。
Yes，next month's budget will be a little tight.是啊，下个月的生活费有些紧张。
How to pay for electricity，telephone and such here？这里的电费、电话费等怎么付啊？
You mean utilities？ Well，at the end of each month you'll receive bills from the electric and telephone companies.You just write them a personal check and send it to them in the return envelope that you'll find enclosed with your bills.你指的是水、电、煤气费吗？每个月底，你都会收到电力公司和电话公司寄来的缴费单。 你只需开张支票放进他们附带的回邮信封内寄回即可。
What's in your hand？你手里拿的是什么啊？
It's the phone and electrical bill of this month.是这个月的电话费和电费账单。
Where shall I go to pay for the electricity and phone call？我到什么地方去交纳电费和电话费？
You don't have to go anywhere.We will send a special person to collect the money at the end of each month.你哪里都不用去。我们会派专门的人员在月末上门收取。
Utilities Payment 支付水、电、煤气等费用
Who pays for the utilities？谁付水、电和煤气等费用？
How much are utilities？水电费要多少？
That's much too expensive for me.这对我来说太贵了。
Are the charges for the gas，water and electricity included in the rent？房租中包括水、电和煤气费吗？
There's a $90 hookup fee charged by the Gas Company.煤气公司要收90美元的接通费。
How to pay for electricity，telephone and such here？这里的电费、电话费等怎么付啊？
We will send a special employee to collect the money at the end of each month.我们派专门的人员在月末上门收取。
We have to pay for all the utilities except the water.除了水不用付钱以外，其他的都要自己支付。
What about water and city gas？那么水费和煤气费呢？
How about the gas，water and electricity？煤气、水费、电费怎么样？
There is gas，cold and hot water all day and night，but you should go to bank to buy the electricity by using the card.有煤气，冷热水全天都有，但是电你得用这张卡到银行去买。
A：Is there gas？
B：Yes，you can cook with gas.
A：Fine.Is the hot water offered？
B：Everyday before ten o'clock at night.
A：OK，by the way，are the utilities included in the rent？
B：Only gas and water are included.You should pay for the electricity.A：有煤气吗？
B：有，你可以用煤气做饭。
A：不错。供热水吗？
B：每天晚上十点以前有热水。
A：好吧，顺便问一句，房租中包括水、电和煤气费吗？
B：只包括煤气和水费，你还需要支付电费。
A：Where shall I go to pay for the electricity and phone call？
B：You don't have to go anywhere.We will send a special person to collect the money at the end of each month.
A：That saves a lot of efforts.
B：Exactly.
A：我到什么地方去交纳电费和电话费？
B：你哪里都不用去。我们会派专门的人员在月末上门收取。
A：那太省事了。
B：是这样的。
gas煤气
gas stove煤气炉
gas tank煤气罐
gas pipeline煤气管
electricity电
electric meter电表
electric brake电闸
water meter水表
charges for water and electricity
水电费
I Kept My Word
Tom：I can't pay the rent this month.
Landlord：But you said that last month.
Tom：I kept my word，didn't I？
我遵守诺言
汤姆：这个月的租金我付不了。
房东：可是上个月你也是这么说的。
汤姆：我遵守诺言，对不对？
预订房间
Sorry，but single rooms are fully booked.对不起，单人房已经订满了。
Then，a double room is fine.那么，双人房也可以。
Do you have a less expensive room？你有没有便宜点的房间。
No，this is the least expensive room available.没有，这是现有的最便宜的房间了。
We have a single room with bath for 120 dollars a night.我们有一间有浴室的120美元一晚的单人房。
I'll take that room.我就要那间房了。
Do you have any vacancies tonight？你们今晚有空房吗？
Wait a moment.Let me check it.稍等，让我查一查。
What type of room would you like？你要什么样的房间？
A single room for two nights.两个晚上的单人房一间。
I'm like to make a reservation for tomorrow.我要预订明天的房间。
Sorry.we are full.对不起，没有空房了。
Reservations.Can I help you？客房预订部，可以为你效劳吗？
I'd like a room with a sea view.我想要一个窗户朝海的房间。
I want to book a single room with bath.我想订个带浴室的单人间。
Sorry，but we are all booked up.抱歉，都客满了。
How long will you be staying here？你要住多久？
Just for overnight.只住一晚。
What is the rate for a single room per night？单人房每晚房租多少？
100 yuan.100元。
Can I book a room？我可以预订一间房吗？
Sure.You are welcome anytime.当然。随时欢迎光临。
Any discount for booking rooms？订房有折扣吗？
Children are half price.儿童半价。
Rooms facing the lake left？朝湖的房间还有剩的吗？
Sorry.They are fully booked.对不起，那些房间已经订满了。
Are there any beds vacant？有空床位吗？
Yes，a small suite.是的，有一个小套间。
Have you got any accommodation？你们有住的地方吗？
Of course.Single or double？当然有，单人房还是双人房？
Will you be requiring smoking or nonsmoking room？您要吸烟还是不吸烟的房间？
I would prefer non smoking.我想要不吸烟的房间。
I want a single room.我想要一个单人房间。
Just a moment，please.Let me have a look.请稍等片刻，让我查一下。
I'd like to book a room for four nights.我要订一个房间，住4天。
Double room or single room？双人间还是单人间？
I'd like to book two single rooms.我想预订两个单人间。
I'm afraid we only have one available.恐怕我们只能给您留一间。
What's the rate per night？每晚的房价是多少？
The rate is 300 yuan for a night.房价是每晚300元。
Is there a charge for extra beds？外加床铺要付钱吗？
Yes.It's 18% of total.是的，是房价的18%。
Do you have a cheaper room？您有便宜点的房间吗？
Yes，but it's on the first floor.It's kind of noisy.有，但是在第一层，有点吵。
Is there a special rate for a group reservation？团体预订是否可以优惠呢？
We offer special rates for a group reservation.团体预订可以打特价。
We have a single room with a private bath.我们有一间带私人浴室的单人间。
Then I'll take it.那我就要它吧！
Reservations，may I help you？客房预订部，您有什么事吗？
I'm calling to confirm my reservation for May 5.我打电话来是要确认一下我预订的5月5日的房间。
Will you give a special rate and term？你们给予一定的特殊优惠条件吗？
I'm sorry，we only give rates for groups.对不起，我们只对团体预订给予一定的优惠。
Telephone Calls for Reservation 预订电话
I need to make a reservation for this weekend.我需要预订这个周末的房间。
Do you have any rooms available for Friday？你们星期五有房间吗？
I need to see if you have a room available for the 9th.请问你们9号有房间吗？
I'd like to reserve two rooms for my friends.我想为我的朋友预订两个房间。
Is there a room available tonight？今晚还有空房吗？
Do you have a room？有空房间吗？
I'd like to stay here for three nights.我要在这儿待三个晚上。
Room reservations.May I help you？客房预订部，我能帮助您吗？
May I have your phone number？可以留下您的电话号码吗？
May I have your name and your initials？请告诉我您的名字及名字的开头字母好吗？
How do you spell it？请告诉我怎样拼写？
Would you like us to send you a brochure？我们给您寄一份我们宾馆的小册子好吗？
We're glad to accept your booking.我们很高兴接受您的预订。
Requirements for Reservation 预订要求
I want a quiet room.我需要一个安静的房间。
Do you have an inexpensive room？你们有没有便宜的房间？
Do you have a cheaper room？你们有没有更便宜的房间？
Do you have a bigger room？你们有没有更大的房间？
Do you have a room with a nice view？你们有没有可以眺望景色的房间？
I'd like a room with a bath/a shower.我要一间有浴室/淋浴的房间。
I'd like a room with a very large bed. 我想要一间有大床的房间。
We'll take two smoking， connecting rooms.我们订两个可以吸烟的、挨在一起的房间。
I want a triple room with harbour view.我想要一间朝海的三人房。
I want a room on a higher floor. 我要一个高层的房间。
Have you got a studio room？ Because I have to work there.你们有工作室套房吗？我得在那儿工作。
I'd like a double room with two beds.我要订一间有两张单人床的双人房。
No Empty Rooms 没有空房
I'm sorry， but we are fully booked on that date.对不起，那天的房间都订满了。
Unfortunately we're all booked up for May 10th， but I can let you have a room after May 10th.很遗憾，5月10日的房间都订满了，不过我们可以在5月10日以后给您订一个房间。
Sorry， we're over booked. But I can recommend another hotel near here.对不起，房间都已经住满了。但是，我可以向您推荐附近的另一家宾馆。
We can put you on our waiting list just in case we have a cancellation.我们可以把您记在等房名单里，有人退房时就通知您。
I'm sorry， but the hotel is full on that date.抱歉，那天旅馆都已客满了。
We might have cancellations. Could you call us again closer to the date？或许有人会取消预约，请在接近那个日期时再打电话来好吗？
We're very sorry， sir. We hope you understand.先生，非常抱歉，希望您能谅解。
But we are fully booked for all types of rooms on that night.非常抱歉，那天晚上所有类型的客房都预约满了。
Would it be possible to change your reservation date？ Or would you like us to put you on our waiting list？您能更改预订日期吗？或者您希望我们把您列入等候名单内吗？
I'm sorry， miss， we're booked solid on that date.对不起，小姐，那天我们饭店客满了。
Confirmation and Cancellation 确认与取消预订
Yes， I'd like to confirm my reservation. This is John Smith.我想确认一下我预订的房间。我叫约翰史密斯。
Please hold the line for a moment. I'll check.请稍等片刻，我给您查一下。
We have your reservation here. We'll be expecting you on the 2nd of April.我们这里有您的预约，期待您4月2日到来。
I'd like to cancel my reservation and make a new reservation.我想取消预约，再订个新的。
I'm afraid I have to cancel the reservation.我恐怕不得不取消这个房间的预约。
Do you remember the name of the clerk who accepted the reservation？您记得受理这项预订的职员的姓名吗？
A：Is there anything I can do for you？
B：Yes.I want to book a room here.
A：I see.What kind of room do you want？
B：A double room，please.I have a friend.
A：It's easy.Which floor do you want？
B：The second floor will be good.
A：Anything else？
B：Yes.What's the price of the room everyday？
A：70 dollars a night.
B：I will pay with my credit card.Here you are.
A：我能为您做些什么？
B：是的。我想在这里订个房间。
A：我明白了。您想要什么样的房间？
B：双人房间。我有个朋友。
A：没问题。您想住哪层楼？
B：二楼就行。
A：还有别的事吗？B：是的。每天房价是多少？
A：一晚上70美元。
B：我用信用卡付账。给你。
A：Which date would that be on？
B：For the night of April 18th for one night.
A：Could you hold the line，please？ I'll check our room availability for that day...Thank you for waiting，sir.I'm afraid our hotel is fully booked on that night.Is it possible for you to change your reservation date？
B：No，that's not possible.
A：We might have cancellations.Could you call us again closer to the date？
B：Sure，but if you do have any cancellations，could you let me know as soon as possible？
A：I'm very sorry，sir，but we are unable to do that.We would appreciate it very much if you could call us instead.
B：Well，if that's the case...
A：We're very sorry，sir.We hope you understand.
A：要订在什么时候？
B：订4月18日一个晚上。
A：请别挂断，我要检查一下那天的空房间……让您久等了，先生，本店那晚的房间已经预订满了，您可不可以改变预约日期呢？
B：不，不可能。
A：或许有人会取消预约，请您接近那个日期再打电话来好吗？
B：好的，如果真有人取消，能不能尽快让我知道呢？A：先生，非常抱歉，我们不能那样做，如果改由您打电话来，我们将会非常感激。
B：哦，如果是这样……
A：先生，非常抱歉，希望您能谅解。
advance reservation预订
single room单人间
reserve预订
double room双人间
triple room三人间
standard room标准间
twin room两张单人床的双人间
in the name of以……名义
hold the line请别挂断电话
extend延长
superior room高级间
presidential suite总统套房
prefer喜欢
booking预订
cancellation取消
appreciate感激
available可用的
initial姓名的开头字母
reservation clerk受理预订的职员
look forward to期待，盼望
I Sleep in the Next Room Now
“I used to snore so loud that I'll wake up；but I cured myself.I sleep in the next room now.”
现在我睡在隔壁房间
“我过去常常鼾声如雷，所以我只好醒着不睡，但我把自己治好了。现在我睡在隔壁房间。”
客房服务
I'd like to order breakfast for tomorrow.我想订明天的早餐。
What would you like to have？您想订点什么？
Will it be ready by nine o'clock tomorrow morning？明天早上九点钟能准备好吗？
It will be delivered to you tonight.今天晚上就会送给您。
I'd like this garment drycleaned.这件衣服要干洗。
Just call the Room Service.请给客房服务部打电话。
Must I leave the room key here when I go out？我外出时必须留下房间钥匙吗？
Yes.Please leave it on the counter.是的，请把它留在柜台。
Turndown service.May I come in？我是来整理床铺的，可以进来吗？
Come in please.请进。
A wake up call for seven tomorrow morning，please.请在明天早上7点叫醒我。
That's fine.没问题。
I have a terrible headache.Can you bring some pills for it？我头非常疼，可以拿点头痛药来吗？
Shall I call a doctor for you？我要帮您叫医生吗？
I'm having some trouble with my shower.我的淋浴设备有点问题。
I will send someone up right away.我马上派人去。
If you need a taxi，just ask the Reception Desk.如果你要出租车，请叫服务台。
Thank you.谢谢。
Could you bring me an English newspaper please？请送一份英文报纸给我好吗？
What's your room number？您的房间号码是多少？
There is no hot water.这儿没热水。
Are you sure about that？您肯定没有吗？
Water is leaking.漏水了。
Don't worry，we fix it right away.别着急，我们马上去修理。
The toilet doesn't flush.抽水马桶坏了。
I'm sorry for the inconvenience.很抱歉给您带来不便。
I just locked myself out.我刚刚把自己反锁在门外。
We'll send someone up there soon with master keys.我们马上派人带万能钥匙上去。
Could you do the turndown service for me now？现在可以为我做夜床吗？
Certainly，sir.当然可以，先生。
What can I do for you？您需要我做什么？
Would you please clean the bathroom？请打扫一下浴室好吗？
When could you do my room？你什么时候给我打扫房间？
Any time as you like，sir.任何时间都可以，先生。
What can I do for you，sir？先生，我能为您做什么？
I want to request an early morning wakeup call.我想让你们明天早上叫醒我。
Could you call me up at six tomorrow？你们明天早上六点能叫醒我吗？
OK.sir.I'll tell the operator to call you then.好的，先生，到时候我会让接线员给您打电话的。
Could you send someone up for my laundry，please？你们能派人收要洗的衣服吗？
A valet will be up in a few minutes.洗熨工马上就到。
When will the attendant be here to collect my laundry？服务员什么时候来收脏衣服？
At six o'clock in the afternoons，sir.每天下午六点收，先生。
I'd like the bag to be washed by hand in cold water.这个包要用冷水手洗。
Certainly，ma'am.I will follow your instructions.当然可以，夫人。我会按您说的办。
Room Service 房间整理
When would you like me to do the room？先生，您希望我什么时候打扫房间？
Would you like me to tidy up your room now？我现在可以清理您的房间吗？
Shall I clean your room now？我现在可以打扫客房吗？
Housekeeping. May I come in？客房管理，我可以进来吗？
May I do the turndown service for you now？我现在可以给您做夜床吗？
Will it be convenient for you if I come to do the room in an hour？如果一小时以后我来整理房间，您方便吗？
It's getting dark. Shall I draw the curtains for you， sir？天黑了，我为您把窗帘拉上好吗，先生？
May I turn on the lights for you？我可以为您开灯吗？
I'm sorry that your flask is empty. I'll go and get you another flask that's full at once.很抱歉水壶空了，我马上去给您提一壶满的来。
May I tidy up these things on your desk？我能整理您桌子上的物品吗？
Do you mind if I move your luggage？您介意我挪动您的行李吗？
Laundry Service 洗衣服务
Excuse me. Have you any laundry？打搅一下，请问有没有要洗的衣服？
Would you please fill in the laundry slip？请您填一下这张洗衣单，好吗？
The laundryman comes over to collect it every morning.洗衣工每天早上来收要洗的衣服。
If your laundry is received before 10：00 a.m.，we will deliver it to your room by 10：00 p.m.the same day.如果在早上10点以前接到您送洗的衣物，我们会在当天晚上十点以前送回您房里。
I'm afraid it's too late for today's laundry.现在恐怕已过了今天的洗衣时间。
When can I have my laundry back？我何时能取回洗的衣服呢？
Will the color run in the wash？洗衣时会掉色吗？
Could you send someone up for my laundry， please？请问，你们能派人来收要洗的衣服吗？
I'd like to know about your laundry service hours.我想知道你们洗衣服务的时间。
Dish Serving 送餐服务
You may dial 7 to call the room service section to order your breakfast， lunch or dinner.您可以拨打7到客房用餐服务部预订早餐、午餐或者晚餐。
This is Room Service Section. May I help you？这是客房用餐服务部，您想要点什么？
If you want to have breakfast in your room， you can use the door knob me
nu or phone the Room Service.如果您想在客房用早餐，您可以用挂在门把上的菜单，也可以打电话告诉客房服务部。
Would you like something more besides the breakfast， sir？除了早餐之外，您还需要些什么别的吗，先生？
Sir， you'd like to have Continental Breakfast with tomato juice and black coffee for one person.先生，您要的是一份欧式早餐，带番茄汁和黑咖啡。
Here's your breakfast， sir.先生，这是您要的早餐。
Just leave the plates on the table， sir. We'll come and collect them later.先生，请将盘子留在桌子上，我们等一会儿会来收。
Thank you for using room service. Goodbye.谢谢您使用送餐服务，再见。
Morning Call Service 叫醒服务
I wonder if your hotel has the morning call service.我不知道你们宾馆有没有唤醒服务？
Could you please call me up at 6∶00 tomorrow morning，please.请在明天早上6点叫醒我。
I'll have a 6 o'clock morning call.我要一个早上6点的叫醒电话。
Don't make mistakes，will you？ I must be up at six.请别弄错好吗？我必须6 点起床。
Anyone who stays in our hotel can ask for the morning call service.在我们宾馆居住的客人都可以申请唤醒服务。
What kind of morning call would you like to have？ By phone or by knocking at the door？您要哪一种唤醒服务？打电话，还是敲门？
Our computer will record the time and your room number.电脑会记下时间和您的房间号码。
When would you like to be waken up， sir？先生，您想要在什么时候被叫醒？
I'll tell the operator to call you up at 6∶30， your room number is 704. Am I correct？我会告诉电话接线员在6∶30叫醒您。您的房间号码是704，对吗？
I'll wake you up at 6 sharp tomorrow morning.明晨6点整我将叫醒您。
You can rest assured that we won't forget.我们不会忘记的，请放心。
Maintenance Service 维修服务
The toilet seat is cracked and is pinching me！马桶座裂了，总是夹住我！
The toilet doesn't flush.抽水马桶不能冲水了。
Ah， I'm afraid there's something wrong with the TV.噢，电视机好像有些毛病。
The television isn't working.电视机坏了。
The temperature control knob doesn't work very well.调温器的旋钮坏了。
The air conditioner is so loud.空调机噪声太大。
The tap keeps dripping.水龙头不停地滴水。
The water tap drips all night long.水龙头滴水滴了一整夜。
My bathroom's so dark.卫生间内的灯光太暗。
There's a terrible smell coming from the air conditioner.空调机里发出难闻的气味。
The window of my bedroom will not close properly.我卧室的窗户关不严。
I don't think the linen has been changed for three days.我觉得床单已经三天没换了。
We'll look into the matter immediately. Thank you for telling us.我们会马上调查这件事，感谢您告诉我们。
I'll send for an electrician from the Maintenance Department.我去请维修部的电工来。
We'll send our staff to fix it now.我们马上会派员工去修理。
Did you call for service， madam？女士，是您需要服务吗？
Repairman， may I come in？修理工，可以进来吗？
A：Room Service.Good afternoon！ Can I help you？
B：Good afternoon！ My name is John Smith.I'm in Room 1107.I'd like a pot of black coffee，some toast and a half grapefruit.Would you please bring them to my room as soon as possible？
A：Yes，sir.No problem.
B：Thanks.
A：Is that all，sir？
B：Oh，and when you come，please bring me the morning paper .
A：OK.I'll bring them to you right away.(Several minutes later)
A：Room Service，may I come in？
B：Come in，please.
A：Mr.Smith？
B：Yes，please put them on the table over there.
A：All right.Here is your bill.
B：Thank you.Can I have it charged to my account，please？
A：Certainly，sir.Would you sign here，please？
B：Yes.
A：Thank you for using room service.Good bye.
A：客房用餐服务部，下午好。能为您效劳吗？
B：下午好。我叫约翰史密斯，住1107房间。我想要一壶不加奶的咖啡，一些吐司和半个西柚。能尽快送到我房间吗？
A：好的，先生。没问题。
B：谢谢。A：就这些吗，先生？
B：噢，来的时候请把晨报也送来。
A：好的。马上就给您送去。（几分钟后）
A：客房送餐服务员，我可以进来吗？
B：请进。
A：您是史密斯先生吗？
B：是的，把它们放到那边的桌子上。
A：好的。这是您的账单。
B：谢谢。我能把它记到我的账上吗？
A：当然可以，先生。请在这里签字。
B：好的。
A：谢谢您使用客房服务，再见。A：I'd like to ask the laundry service.
B：Well，just put your stuff in the laundry bag and put it outside your room.
A：How soon can I have them back？
B：Usually in a day.If you give it in the morning，maybe you'll get it by evening.
A：How much is it？
B：The rate chart is contained in the stationery folder in your dresser's drawer.
A：Oh，I see.Well，would you please send someone to Room 511 to pick up some laundry for me？
B：Yes，sir.The chamber maid will be there in a few minutes.
A：Thank you.
B：You are welcome.A：我想要洗衣服务。
B：好的，请把衣服放到洗衣袋内，然后把洗衣袋放到门外。
A：大概要多久才能洗好？
B：通常一天就可以洗好。如果你早上拿出来洗的话，或许傍晚就可以拿回来。
A：洗衣价格是多少？
B：价格表在抽屉里的信件夹里。
A：噢，我知道了。嗯，你能派人到511房间来把我要洗的衣服拿走吗？
B：可以，先生。一会儿服务员就会去。
A：谢谢你。
B：不用客气。
housekeeping房屋的管理
make up收拾
on request按要求
tidy up收拾，整理
replace替换，更换
plumber管道工
maintenance维修
fix装置，安装
electrician电工
compensate赔偿，补偿
express service快洗服务
despot去污渍
dryclean干洗
run褪色
iron烫，烫衣服，烫平
mend 修补，缝补
remove去掉，消除
stain污点
laundryman洗衣男工
knock敲
wake up叫醒，唤醒
at...sharp几点整
rest assured放心
Nothing
Once，late at night，an Englishman came out of his room into the corridor of a hotel and asked the servant to bring him a glass of water.The servant did as he was asked.The Englishman reentered his room，but a few minutes later he came into the corridor again and once more asked the servant for a glass of water.The servant brought him another glass of water.Every few minutes the Englishman would come out of his room and repeat his request.After a halfhour the astonished servant decided to ask the Englishman what he was doing with the water.“Nothing.”the Englishman answered imperturbably.“It's simply that my room is on fire.”
没什么
一天晚上，一个英国人从他住的旅馆房间里走到走廊上，叫旅馆的服务生给他拿一杯水来。服务生按他的要求做了。英国人回到他的房间里，几分钟后他又来到走廊，叫服务生再给他送一杯水，服务生又给他送了一杯水。每隔几分钟，英国人就走出房间重复他的要求。半小时之后，这位惊讶不已的服务生，决定问问房客要这些水干什么。这个英国人不慌不忙地回答：“没什么，只不过是我的房间起火了。”
结账离店
I'd like to extend my stay for one more night.我想延住一晚。
So you'll check out on the 23 rd.No problem.那么你将在23日结账吧。没问题。
What time does the shuttle bus service start in the morning？早上中巴车服务几点开始？
The first bus leaves here at six o'clock.最早一班六点出发。
I had a bottle of beer from the minibar.我在小酒吧内喝了一瓶啤酒。
Okay，I'll add it to your bill.好吧，我会加到你的账单里。
Can you explain this charge？你能解释一下这笔费用吗？
It's your minibar consumption.这是你的小酒吧消费。
What is the checkout time，please？请问退房时间是什么时候？
Five o'clock every afternoon.每天下午的5点。
I'm checking out now.我现在要退房了。
Would you mind coming to the front desk to check out？你能来前台结账吗？
Your bill comes to a total of $600.你一共应交600美元。
Here you are.给你。
Here's your charge and receipt.这是您的零钱和收据。
Thank you very much.谢谢。
Don't forget to leave your key at the reception.不要忘记把钥匙放在服务台上。
Yes.Here you are.行，给你。
Hope you enjoy your stay and you are welcome back here any time.但愿你们在这儿住得不错，欢迎以后再来。
I am glad to hear this.We've had a very comfortable stay here.很高兴听您这么说。我们在这儿住得很舒服。
I'm checking out today.Can I settle my bill now？我今天退房，现在可以结账吗？
Sure，sir.Can I have your name and room number，please？当然可以，先生。请告诉我您的名字及房间号码。
Can you give me an itemized bill？能给我明细表吗？
Sure.Here you are.好的，给您。
What is this amount for？这一项是什么费用？
It's for room service.是客房服务的费用。
Could you keep my luggage here until 6 p.m.？我可以把行李寄放到下午六点吗？
No problem.没问题。
Good afternoon，sir.先生，下午好。
Is there a penalty for late checkout？过了离店时间会收取罚金吗？
May I help you，sir？先生，能为您效劳吗？
When is checkout time？我该什么时间结账离店？
I'd like to pay my bill now.我想现在结账。
Two nights at $30 each， makes a total of $60.两晚，每晚30美元，共60美元。
Ways of Payment 付款方式
May I take a print of the card， please？让我划印您的信用卡好吗？
Could you settle any incidental charges yourself when you check out， please？结账时请自行支付杂费好吗？
This coupon only covers the room charges plus the tax and service charges.这张优惠券只包括房钱、税金和服务费。
The travel agent issued me this hotel voucher. Can I use it？旅行社给了我这张旅馆的代金券，我可以用吗？
In what form will payment be made？您要怎么付账？
How will you pay your bill， cash or credit card？您想怎样付款呢，是现金还是信用卡？
I'm sorry， but we're not allowed to accept personal checks.很抱歉，我们不接受个人支票。
I'm afraid we don't accept credit cards.我们恐怕不能接受信用卡。
Checking Out 结账离店
Could you tell me when you are checking out？请告诉我你准备什么时候结账？
Here is your bill，sir.Please check it.这是你的账单，先生。请复核。
This figure here accounts for the room service you used.这个款项是您使用客房服务的费用。
There seems to have been a mistake.Would you please wait a moment while it is being rectified？这里可能有些错误。请您稍等片刻，我们立即加以纠正。
I found there's an error in my bill.我发现账单有误。
I'd like to have my bill settled this morning.我希望今天上午给我把账单准备好。
Since I'm leaving today，I'd like to have my bill.由于我今天要动身，所以我想要我的账单。
We hope you've enjoyed your stay here and have a good journey.希望你们在我们这儿过得很愉快并祝一路顺风。
A：Good morning，sir.Can I help you？
B：May I settle my bill now？
A：Certainly.Can I have your name and room number？
B：John Smith in Room 6001.A：Here is your bill，two twin rooms for four nights at $400.The meals that you had at the hotel are $105.That makes a total of $505.
B：Can I pay it by traveler's check？
A：Suit yourself.Would you sign here，please？
B：OK.Thank you.
A：早上好，先生。有什么需要帮忙的吗？
B：我可以现在结账吗？
A：当然可以，请问您的名字和房间号。
B：约翰史密斯，房间号是6001。
A：这是您的账单，两个双人房间，4个晚上，400美元。饭店餐费105美元。一共505美元。
B：我可以用旅行支票吗？
A：可以。请在这儿签字。
B：好，谢谢你。
A：Can I help you，sir？
B：Yes，I'll be checking out today，but I really don't have to leave until nearly seven tonight.Is it possible to continue using my room until then？
A：That may be a little difficult，sir.We have other guests coming and we need to arrange the room before they arrive.
B：Until what time could I use the room then？
A：You can use it until four.You'll have to check out at that time though，or we will have to bill you for another night.
B：Okay，I'll check out at four.What do I do with my luggage until I leave？A：We'll put it in the storage room.When you are ready to leave，you can pick it up.
B：Okay，thanks.I'll be back at four.
A：You're welcome，sir.
A：先生，我能为您服务吗？
B：是的，我今天要退房，可是我要等到晚上7点才走。我走之前可以继续使用我的房间吗？
A：有点困难，先生。我们有其他客人要来，我们得在他们来之前将房间安排妥当。
B：那么，这房间我可以用到什么时候呢？
A：您可以用到4点。到时您如果不退房的话，我们得加算一天的费用。
B：那好。我4点退房。可是我的行李怎么办呢？
A：我们会把您的行李放在保存室，等您要走时再去取。
B：好吧。谢谢。我4点前回来。
A：别客气，先生。
operator电话接线员
cashier出纳员
accept接受
credit card信用卡
owe(债等)，应该向……付出
settle支付，结算
cash现金，现款
accounts for说明(原因)
leave离去，动身，出发
leave anything behind留下东西
pleasant令人愉快的
take care保留
allowance 允许，准许
deduct扣除，减去
overpay多付(钱款)
pay by traveller's check用旅行支票付款
draw up one's bill给某人开账单
ask for permission征得同意
the whole amount全部数额
have a nice stay住得很好
They Were Up All Night
A guest checked out of the dilapidated hotel very early in the morning.The sleepyeyed desk clerk accepted the room key and said“Goodbye，sir.I hope you slept well last night.”
“I slept like a log，if you must know，”snapped the departing guest.“But your bedbugs-they were up all night！”
它们整夜没睡
一位顾客在清晨办理结账手续离开这家破旧的旅店。睡眼蒙蒙的服务员接过房间钥匙，随后说道：“再见，先生。我希望你昨天夜里睡得好。”
“如果你一定要知道的话，我睡得很死，”正要离开的顾客厉声说。“可是你们的臭虫--它们整夜没睡！”
