Part Ⅲ Translation5. Over two-thirds of Americans now book their flights online. But when is the best time to book to get a cheap flight? Flying on Wednesday is a good way to save money; you'll find emptier and cheaper seats. If you can't avoid flying on a weekend, at least BOOK your flight on Wednesday; airlines tend to raise their fares on Friday and bring them back down on Monday. Another suggestion is to book your flight after the 7th of every month.
超过三分之二的美国人现在在网上预订航班。但是,要买到便宜的航班,什么时候才是最佳的订票时间呢?在周三乘飞机是一种省钱的好办法;你会发现在这一天座位较空、价格较便宜。如果你无法避免周末乘飞机,那么至少在周三预订航班,因为航空公司往往在周五提高票价,然后周一再把票价降下来。另一个建议是在每个月的7号以后预订航班。
[解析] book的意思是“预订”。save money的意思是“省钱”。raise fares的意思是“涨价”。bring fares down的意思是“降价”。
Part Ⅳ Writing1. 说明:
假设你是公司的人事经理,写信通知一名应聘者John,公司决定录用他。
内容:
1.看过对方的简历和推荐信之后,发现他有很好的推销经验;
2.9月20日的面试给你留下了深刻印象;
3.决定录用对方;
4.希望对方9月28日到职;
5.试用期为3个月,工资为1200美元/月;
6.试用期过后如果符合要求,将雇用至少3年,工资为1500元/月。
Words for reference:
resume 履历 reference letter 推荐信
the duration of the trial employment 试用
Dear John,
After looking through your resume and the reference letters about you, we have found that you really have good experience in pushing sales. And the interview we had on September 20 impressed us very much. In view of these, we've already decided to employ you.
We wish you will be at office on September 28.
In addition, we want you to know that the duration of the trial employment will be 3 months, with a pay of $1,200 per month. If you are fit for the job we offer, we shall employ you at least 3 years and the monthly pay will be $1,500.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Sincerely yours,
Bob