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1、22初级英语听力(新版)Lession22初级英语听力(新版) Lession22 Is that the Manager? Speaking. Can I be of any assistance? Could you speed up your switchboard a bit, please? I booked a call to Brussels a good twenty minutes ago and I havent had a reply yet. Well, perhaps they are rather busy at this time of the day. Afte
2、r all, we are an hour ahead of Belgium. I know that, but I could have dialed myself direct in no time at all. We do like to route the calls through the operator and then there can be no misunderstanding about the charges, Im sure you understand. No, I suppose it would be difficult to check the cost
3、of directly-dialed calls, but nevertheless I do have to put through an important call to Brussels. Ill get on to them myself and see what the delay is, then call you back as soon as I know anything. And what seems to be the trouble, sir? They dont want to let me into the nightclub. Well, Im afraid t
4、here is an entrance charge, sir. But damn it allI am a resident. Its ridiculous. Im very sorry, sir, but you see it is something of a special evening. Our guest star this evening is Sammy Davis Junior and Im afraid that the tickets do cost 250 marks each. I could see if there are any left if you wou
5、ld like one. We generally try to keep a few back for the residents. Good Lord. Thats nearly thirty-five pounds. No, on second thoughts, I dont think Ill bother. Could you have them send up a bottle of scotch to my room. Ill entertain myself instead. Very good, sir. That is room 634, isnt it? Good ev
6、ening, sir. Im the Assistant Manager. How nice! Yes, Im afraid weve had a complaint about the noise from your neighbor across the corridor. Hes trying to get some sleep as he has an early start tomorrow. Im sure you understand. Oh, I see. Do you think it might be possible to ask your friends to be a
7、 little quieter? We do like to give our guests a chance of getting a good nights sleep. It is well after eleven. Oh, Im so sorry. I do apologize. I suppose we were talking rather loudly. Its just that weve signed a very important contract. We were having a bit of celebration. Im pleased to hear it.
8、Shall I ask Room Service to bring you some coffee? No, that wont be necessary. We were just about to pack up anyway. Thank you, sir, and good night to you. Could I see the Manager, please? I have a complaint. Can I help you, madam? Yes. Did you have this room checked before we moved in? Theres not a
9、 scrap of lavatory paper and the toilet doesnt flush properly, the water doesnt run away in the shower and I would like an extra pillow. What have you to say to that? Im extremely sorry to hear that. Ill attend to it right away. The housekeeper usually checks every room before new guests move in. We
10、 have been extremely busy with a large conference. Thats no way to run a hotel. One doesnt expect this sort of thing in a well-run hotel. No, madam. I do apologize. Its most unusual. We do try to check the rooms as thoroughly as possible. Just the one pillow, was it? Is there anything else? Well, yo
11、ur thermostatically-controlled air-conditioning doesnt seem to be working too well. Its as hot as hell up there. Ill just adjust the regulator for you and I think youll find it a little cooler in a short time. Ill also send someone along right away to look at the toilet and shower. Salesman: Good ev
12、ening, all you holiday dreamers. Its holiday planning time again and were here with suggestions as usual. We know what you want . something more interesting, something less expensive. So . what about America? New York from 199 pounds. Or Canada? Or Hawaii? Ah . Hawaii. And from only 372 pounds. Or t
13、he beautiful Bahamas? From just 400 pounds. Nearer home we suggest Wales or Scotland. And if you would like an easy package holiday, you could visit Minorca from 103 pounds, Ceylon from 343 pounds, Mombasa from 311 and sunny Florida from 243 pounds. Is time a problem? Is money a problem? Just send f
14、or our brochure and both problems will disappear. Peggy: Bob, can we really afford a holiday? Were paying for this house and the furniture is on HP and . Bob: Now listen, Peggy. You work hard and I work hard. Were not talking about whether we can have a holiday. Were talking about where and when. Pe
15、ggy: Shall we go to Sweden? Bob: Swedens colder than Sheffield. Id rather not go to Sweden. Peggy: What about Florida? Floridas warmer than Sheffield. Bob: Yes, but its a long way. How long does it take to get from here to Florida? Peggy: All right. Lets go to Hawaii. Bob: You must be joking. How much would it cost for the two of us? Peggy: But the brochure says the problem of money will disappear. Bob, where do you really want to go? Bob: Im thinking of Wales or Scotland. Do you know why? Peggy: Yes. Theyre right on our doorstep and so close to home. Jill: Now, let me see. Blue Skies
