T:hi, darling! I have a one-month vacation saved up. How about a trip to Europe?
C:I could go for that. But I'm afraid our budget is a little tight this year.
T:oh, but I really need to leave this town for a change. Working day after day has worn me out. Do you have any other suggestions?
C:we should probably think about going somewhere that isn't too far away. How about the countryside? There must be many interesting places, and we could enjoy the fresh air and the delicious local specialties.
T:wonderful! I think that's a great idea. How soon until we can make this happen? I can't wait!
C: tomorrow I have an appointment with my dentist. What about next Monday?
T: perfect. I'll start preparing tomorrow. If we're going to drive, I'll need to fill up the tank.
C: no need. I think it's still plenty full. Even so, I'd rather travel by bus or train. It would cost much less than driving. Oil prices are soaring nowadays, you know.
T: we can take the train, that will be faster. I'll book the tickets tomorrow morning.
C: great! Oh, one more thing, don't forget to check the weather before we go. I'd hate to get caught in the rain.
T: no problem. I'm really looking forward to the coming week.
C: Me, too. Now let's make a list for what we need to take with us.
親愛的,我攢了一個(gè)月的假,咱們?nèi)W洲玩吧?
這主意不錯(cuò),但我們今年的預(yù)算挺緊的。
哦,但我真想出去轉(zhuǎn)轉(zhuǎn),換換心情,天天工作心情太累了!你有其它建議嗎?
我想去附近的地方,郊區(qū)游怎么樣?肯定挺好玩的,呼吸呼吸新鮮空氣,還能嘗嘗當(dāng)?shù)靥禺a(chǎn)。
好極了,是個(gè)好主意!什么時(shí)候去?下周一出發(fā)吧。
好的,那我就準(zhǔn)備準(zhǔn)備。要是開車去的話,就得加滿油。
不必了,還有很多呢,而且我想坐公交車或者火車去,那樣便宜點(diǎn)。你也知道,現(xiàn)在油價(jià)飛漲啊。
那坐火車吧,比較快。明天早上我去訂票。
好的。哦,對(duì)了,別忘了查查天氣,我可不想淋雨。
沒(méi)問(wèn)題。 啊,真是期待??!
嗯,我也是。現(xiàn)在咱們列個(gè)清單,看看要帶些什么吧。
Countryside 郊區(qū)
The English countryside looks at its best in spring.
英國(guó)的鄉(xiāng)村在春天景色最美.
Budget 預(yù)算
The Chancellor of the Exchequer is expected to announce tax cuts in this year's budget.
人們期望財(cái)政大臣公布在本年度預(yù)算中削減稅收.
Speciality 特產(chǎn)
Wood-carvings are a speciality of this village.
木雕是這個(gè)村的特殊工藝品.
Home-made ice-cream is one of our specialities.
本店自制的冰激凌別具風(fēng)味.
Appointment 預(yù)約
Soar 猛漲
The prices of new cars have soared.
新車價(jià)格暴漲。
Worn-out 筋疲力盡
She had a worn-out look.
她滿臉疲倦的樣子。
Guidebook 導(dǎo)游書
Brochure 宣傳冊(cè)
a brochure on vacations abroad
國(guó)外度假指南冊(cè)
Flight 航班
Prep 準(zhǔn)備
Save up 積攢
It took me a year to save up for a new car.
我花了整整一年的時(shí)間才存下足夠的錢買一輛新車.
Go on holiday 度假
Fill the tank 給汽車加油
Make a reservation 預(yù)訂
Travel agent 旅行社
Packaged holiday 跟團(tuán)游
Start off/set out 出發(fā)
They started off to Normandie at midnight.
他們?cè)谖缫固ど狭碎_赴諾曼底的征程.