情景会话
A: I've received an offer from an American University and I intend to go to study there next month.
B: That's so great, and are you all set?
A: I-20 form, passport and ticket have been prepared. Do I need any other documents?
B: A vaccination certificate is also required.
A: Oh, I see. Besides, what if the two pieces of checked luggage are too heavy?
B: That won't work then. Each piece of luggage has to be less than thirty-two kilograms.
A: What about the carry-on luggage?
B: There is no limit, but they should not be too heavy.
A: And could you give me some tips about must-haves?
B: You'd better prepare some change before departure. It will be convenient for you to make calls or hail a taxi after landing.
A: Anything else?
B: In order to adapt to the local environment, you should correct your watch to local time after boarding on the plane.
A: Thanks for your advice.
B: You're welcome. Wish you a good trip and succeed in your study!
A:我已经收到了美国大学的录取通知书,打算下个月去美国留学。
B:真是太好了,那你的东西都准备好了吗?
A: I-20表格、护照和机票都准备好了,还需要其他文件吗?
B:你还需要去开检疫证明。
A: 哦,知道了。还有,我这次托运的两件行李太重了怎么办呢?
B:太重肯定是不行的,每件必须限制在32千克以内。
A:那随身携带的行李呢?
B:没有限制,不过也不宜太重。
A:关于必备品,您能给我一些建议吗?
B:离境前比较好准备一些零钱,方便你到美国后打电话或打车。
A:还有其他的吗?
B:为了适应当地环境,你可以在登机后调成美国当地时间。
A:谢谢您的建议。
B:不客气,祝你一路平安,学业有成!
场景表述
I-20 form, passport and ticket have been prepared. Do I need any other documents?
I-20表格,护照和机票都准备好了,还需要其他文件吗?
还可以这样说:
O Necessary documents are all ready. Is there anything else I should pay particular attention to?
必要的证件都准备好了,还有其他需要特别注意的地方吗?
对方可能这样回答:
O You should write down the address and contact number of the person who will pick you up at the airport.你应该记下接机人的地址和联络电话。
O You'd better keep copies of important documents.你比较好保留重要证件的副本。
And could you give me some tips acour must-haves?
关于必备品,您能给我一些建议吗?
还可以这样说:
O Before leaving, what else should I do?临行前我还需要做什么其他准备吗?
对方可以这样回答:
O You should note down the number of your traveler's check. You can cancel it immediately if your check get lost.你应该记下旅行支票的号码,如果遗失可以马上注销。
O You'd better carry a thin coat, a bottle of skin cream and other small items for a rainy day. But the capacity of skin cream should not be over 100ml.
你比较好随身带一件薄外套、护肤霜等小件物品,以备不时之需,但护肤霜不得超过100毫升。