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2007，7月號之1，主題：機場！

每週一，我們將會介紹一些實用的單字、片語，藉由簡短的對話內容，讓你輕鬆學英語！

盛夏來臨！7、8月份又到了出國旅遊的旺季。這個暑假，Criterion線上英文寫作班將教你在『機場』與『飯店』常用的實用英語。

第一個禮拜，出國旅遊的第一步，『上網訂機票』！

At the Airport!

Julia, Jessie and Riana are planning to take a vacation from Taipei to Bangkok . They are looking online to buy their tickets.

Julia: Where should we look for our tickets?

Riana: How about STA travel? They’re usually pretty cheap.

Jessie: No no, look at EZ Travel first! They’re the best of the best.

Riana: Ok. Let’s have a look… www.eztravel.com.tw … South-East Asia, Bangkok . What dates did we decide on going?

Julia: From the 19^th to the 22^nd of July.

Jessie: Click on economy and return too.

Julia: For three adults.

Riana: Guys! Stop being back-seat drivers! I do know where to click.

Jessie: Hmm… looks like Cathay Pacific will be the cheapest. It’s only $6,360 per person including taxes.

Julia: Great! Let’s book them, my credit card’s raring to go.

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• The best of the best: the most excellent example of something

          Eg: Out of all the paintings at the exhibit, she knew 'The Rose' was the best of the best.

• Raring to go: to be ready and excited to begin doing something

          Eg: Tommy's just raring to go and explore Japan during his vacation.

• Back-seat driver: a person who doesn’t feel comfortable with a person’s skills, and feels the need to tutor them.

          Eg: Mary's such a back-seat driver, she's always telling me where to turn and how to park my car!

Important words:

Return/one-way

Economy/Business/First class

Including taxes