Travel - Du lịch

1. Beautiful Hawaii - Đảo Hawai xinh đẹp.
2. A Real Meal - Một bữa ăn bổ dưỡng.
3. New Sheets - Những bảng mới
4. The airport - Sân bay
5. A Christmas Flight - Chuyến bay mùa giáng sinh
6. Fear of Flying - Sợ bay
7. Row Your Boat - Chèo thuyền
8. A Cruise - Chuyến đi vượt biển
9. Prepare for Takeoff - Chuẩn bị cất cánh
10. The Grand Canyon
11. Hotel Hell - Khách sạn quỷ quoái
12. A Long Day - Một ngày dài
13. A Free Trip - Một chuyến đi miễn phí
14. Serving Your Country - Dịch vụ nước bạn

14. Serving Your Country - Dịch vụ nước bạn

A: That was a great trip to Washington, D.C.
B: Tell me about it, Dad.
A: About 90 of us World War II veterans got on the plane at 8 a.m.
B: How long was the flight?
A: It only took about two hours.
B: Did you take pictures at the World War II Monument?
A: Oh, yes. We all took lots of pictures.
B: Then you flew back home that evening?
A: Yes. When we landed, TV reporters and the Army band were there.
B: That must have made you feel really special.
A: Oh, it did. There were about 300 people there to honor us.
B: Well, you all deserve it. You helped save our country.

13. A Free Trip - Một chuyến đi miễn phí

A: My dad went to Washington, D.C.
B: Why did he do that?
A: He was invited, along with about 90 other veterans.
B: Who invited them?
A: Some private organization.
B: Why did they invite him?
A: To thank him and all the other soldiers who served in World War II.
B: That's very nice.
A: My dad got to see the beautiful new World War II Monument.
B: That trip must have cost a lot of money.
A: He said all the money came from private donations.

12. A Long Day - Một ngày dài

A: I have to hang up. I'm so sleepy.
B: It's not even 10 o'clock.
A: I'm falling asleep on the phone.
B: You got up real early.
A: I had to take my friend to the airport.
B: Why didn't you take a nap when you got home?
A: I didn't get home until 30 minutes ago.
B: Why is that?
A: There was a bomb threat at the airport.
B: Only a threat?
A: Yes, but I was stuck there all day while they looked for the bomb.
B: Someday the bomb is going to be for real.

11. Hotel Hell

A: That hotel was terrible.
B: The worst in the whole world.
A: The walls were so thin.
B: All day long we heard TVs or telephones.
A: All night long we heard people snoring.
B: Housekeeping didn't give us fresh towels.
A: Room service brought us a cold dinner.
B: Our nonsmoking room stunk of cigarette smoke.
A: Our room was right next to the elevator and the ice machine.
B: They added phony charges to our bill.
A: How did we end up in that terrible hotel?
B: The travel agent gave us a 50-percent discount!

10. The Grand Canyon

A: Spring break starts tomorrow.
B: Are you going to go anywhere?
A: I was thinking of driving to Arizona.
B: To the Grand Canyon?
A: Yes. I've never been there.
B: I was there when I was a kid.
A: How did you like it?
B: I loved it. I still remember how amazing it was.
A: I'm sure I'll like it, too.
B: You should try riding a mule on a trail to the bottom.
A: No way! I don't want to fall to my death.
B: Don't worry. Only one person has ever fallen off a mule.

9. Prepare for Takeoff

A: I hate to fly.
B: Because of all the security?
A: No, because it hurts my ears.
B: What do you mean?
A: Every time we land or take off, my ears hurt so much.
B: That's just the altitude change, I think.
A: Whatever it is, it hurts.
B: Can't you take medicine or something for it?
A: I've tried everything, but nothing works.
B: Have you tried earplugs?
A: They don't work, either.
B: Well, be glad you're not a pilot.

8. A Cruise

A: I want to go on a cruise ship.
B: That sounds like fun. Where do you want to go?
A: I want to cruise to Hawaii.
B: That should be a nice trip. Lots of fun, and lots of food.
A: I have no idea how much it will cost.
B: I think it depends on the season and on your cabin.
A: Well, of course I want to go when the weather is nice.
B: Yes, you don't want to travel in winter storms.
A: And I want to get a big cabin with a view.
B: Are you going to travel alone?
A: No, my sister and I will travel together.
B: Well, you should go online and try to find a good deal.

7. Row Your Boat

A: Some guy rowed across the Atlantic Ocean.
B: Good for him.
A: Why would he do that?
B: Did he set a new record?
A: Yes, I think he did.
B: Well, I guess that's why he did it.
A: What's the point?
B: Now he has the world record!
A: But someone's going to break it, so what good is it?
B: Well, he can enjoy it while it lasts.
A: I don't think he even got paid for it.
B: Some people do it just to do it.
Dịch:
A: Một số anh chàng chèo thuyền qua Đại Tây Dương.
B: Tốt cho anh ta.
A: Tại sao anh lại làm vậy?
B: Có phải anh lập kỷ lục mới?
A: Vâng, tôi nghĩ anh ấy đã làm.
B: Vâng, tôi đoán đó là lý do tại sao ông đã làm nó.
A: Lý do là gì?
B: Bây giờ anh có kỷ lục thế giới!
A: Nhưng có ai đó sẽ phá vỡ nó, vì vậy những gì tốt là nó?
B: Vâng, ông có thể thưởng thức nó trong khi nó kéo dài.
A: Tôi không nghĩ anh ấy thậm chí đã trả tiền cho nó.
B: Một số người làm điều đó chỉ để làm điều đó.

6. Fear of Flying

A: I hate flying.
B: So do I.
A: A long time ago, flying used to be okay.
B: Now it's like riding a bus.
A: You're jammed in with people all around you.
B: Half of them are coughing, and the other half are sneezing.
A: You don't have any elbow room or knee room.
B: People are always getting up to use the bathroom.
A: Kids are crying or climbing over you.
B: It's a flying zoo!
A: I wish I could afford first class seats.
B: Doesn't everybody?

5. A Christmas Flight

A: I need to fly to New York.

B: When are you going?

A: During the Christmas holidays.

B: You'd better buy your ticket now.

A: You must be kidding.

B: No, I'm not. It's March. Time is running out. Seats are selling out right now.

A: I thought I would wait until October.

B: I'll bet this is the first time you've ever flown during Christmas.

A: You're right.

B: Well, listen to me. You need to buy a ticket now.

A: But maybe prices will be cheaper in October.

B: Cheaper prices won't do you any good if there are no seats.

4. The Airport - Sân Bay

A: What time does your plane leave?

B: It leaves at 12:15.

A: When do you have to be at the airport?

B: I have to be there two hours early.

A: So we have to be at the airport at 10:15.

B: That means we have to leave the house at 9:15.

A: Well, it's an hour to get there, if there are no traffic problems.

B: So maybe we better leave at 8:15?

A: Yes, it's better to get there too early than too late.

B: I agree.

A: You never know what might happen on these freeways.

B: There's at least one huge accident every day.

3. New Sheets - Những bảng mới

A: I'm not sleeping here tonight.

B: What's the matter? This is a nice room.

A: Maybe the room is nice, but not the bed.

B: What's wrong with the bed?

A: Look at this sheet.

B: Yes?

A: See those stains?

B: I sure do.

A: I'm not sleeping on that sheet.

B: Well, just call the front desk. They'll give us new sheets.

A: I want sheets without stains on them.

B: From now on, let's bring our own sheets.

2. A Real Meal - Một bữa ăn bổ dưỡng

A: I like this hotel.

B: What do you like about it?

A: We get a free breakfast.

B: Coffee and a roll?

A: No, a real breakfast.

B: Bacon and eggs?

A: With toast, ham, sausage, fresh fruit, and juice.

B: Wow! That is nice. Let's stay for two nights.

A: And the rooms are clean, too.

B: Do they allow pets?

A: No pets, no smoking.

B: I like that. Let's stay three nights.

1. Beautiful Hawaii - Đảo Hawai xinh đẹp

A: I went to Hawaii on vacation.

B: Did you like it?

A: I loved it. I want to live there.

B: What did you like?

A: The island is so green, and the water is so blue.

B: Did you go swimming?

A: I went to the beach every day.

B: How was the weather?

A: It was hot and sunny every day.

B: What did you do at night?

A: At night I went out to eat. The food was delicious.

B: People who live in Hawaii are lucky.