Lesson Four 制定日程　(setting agenda for meetings, travel and events)

　　Making appointment

　　I'm calling to make an appointment with you for next Monday.

　　I wonder if it would be convenient to meet you tomorrow.

　　Would it be convenient if I call on you tonight?

　　Could you arrange an appointment with Mr. Green for me?

　　I'd like to drop by tomorrow to talk over our plan.

　　I look forward to seeing you at your office on July 18.

　　Can you squeeze in some time for me next week?

　　Suggesting a time

　　Can you make it at 3:00 on Monday?

　　Will 9:00 be alright/okay with you?

　　How about/what do you think of 3:30?

　　Let's say about 9is tomorrow?

　　Anytime before 6 p.m..

　　Anytime except Monday will be fine/okay/all right with me.

　　I'm available from 9:00 to 3:00.

　　Making enquires about flights

　　I have an enquiry about the flights to London on Saturday.

　　Have you got any morning flights on Sunday from Beijing to New York?

　　Is it a non-stop flight?

　　How long will the flight take?

　　What's the fare for a one-way/round trip to Shanghai?

　　When does the flight depart/leave?

　　When is the departure/arrival time?

　　Is there a discount for a night flight?

　　Can you put me on the waiting list?

　　What time am I supposed to check in?

　　Booking tickets

　　I'd like to book a business class ticket on United Airline Flight 518 to Boston.

　　Can I make a reservation for a morning flight on May 3rd, please?

　　I'd like to stop over in Chicago if it all right.

　　I'd prefer first/business/executive/economy class.

　　Could you book me an aisle/a window seat?

　　Could you make arrangement for vegetarian meals?

　　Confirming and canceling reservations

　　I'd like to reconfirm my connecting flight reservation.

　　I wonder if I could cancel my reservation with United Airlines to New York on November 16.

　　Sample Dialogue

　　A: Good morning. Can I please have your ticket and passport? How many pieces of luggage would you like to check in?

　　B: Just this one piece. Can I carry on this bag?

　　A: Sure. I'm sorry. Your luggage is 8 kilos overweight.

　　B: How much should I pay for the excess weight?

　　A: The charge for excess weight is 6 dollars per kilo.

　　B: Guess I don't have a choice.

　　A: Here's your boarding pass, ticket and passport. Have a good trip, sir.
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