A+TRAVEL+AGENT



 The Travel Agent. Is it really a good job?


 * travel agent=** a professional trip planner


 * tropical ** = a hot, humid climate


 * cruise ship ** = passenger ship for leisure


 * vacation ** = period of time for rest or recreation
 * obstacles= ** something in the way


 * trucking ** = carrying freight on trucks


 * ranching= ** working on a ranch


 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">flight= **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> flying through the air


 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">reservation **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> = an arrangement made beforehand


 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">lecture **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> speech made before an audience

THE CONVERSATION WITH A TRAVEL AGENT WHAT DO YOU THINK OF SANDRA AND THE TRAVEL AGENT ?

but not more than three weeks. Travel agent: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> How about a trip to Alaska? Sandra: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> No, I've been there; I'd like to go somewhere tropical. Travel agent: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> Perhaps a trip to Hawaii? Donita: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> No, I just went there for a wedding last month. Travel agent: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> Maybe you would like a trip to Bermuda? You could take a ship from Florida. Sandra: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> Yes! I've always wanted to go there. Donita: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> That sounds good to me; cruises are a lot of fun. Travel agent: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> All right, let me check on the computer about what is available. (She looks at the computer screen while typing). Hmm. This doesn't look good. Sandra: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> What do you mean? Travel agent: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> There is a cruise ship available for the time you want, but... (She stops talking and continues typing). Sandra: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> But what is the problem? Travel agent: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> I can't find a flight from Portland, which is the closest airport for you. Oh, Sorry. The computer screen shows that someone just took the last reservation for that cruise. Donita: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> There must be something else available. It doesn't have to be Bermuda. Sandra: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> I agree. We just want to get away somewhere warm. This winter has been so long and cold. Travel agent: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> I'll keep looking. How many days can you be gone? Donita: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> I have the family trucking and ranching business to manage, so I need to be back in two weeks. Sandra: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> I teach English at the college and am a visiting professor. I could be gone for 15 days. Then I need to prepare for giving a lecture in Japan. Travel agent: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> I'm still looking for trips for you; I have good news and bad news. Donita: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> Give us the good news first! (Everyone laughs.) Travel agent: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> The good news is that I found you a wonderful cruise TO ARUBA. The bad news is that I can't find a flight. At this time of year, everyone wants to travel. If you wait another week... Sandra: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> What if we drive to another airport? Travel agent: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> The next closest airport would be in Seattle. (Looks at computer screen). Yes, I can get you a flight from there. Donita: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> (To Sandra.) Let's do that. We can drive there and leave the car in long term parking. It shouldn't cost too much. Travel agent: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> There is one more problem. Sandra: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> What else? Travel Agent: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> I can't get you back to the same airport. You would fly into Portland on the return trip. Donita: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> So I guess we couldn't drive to Seattle. What about taking the train? Sandra: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> It would take too long. Why don't we rent a car, and then return it at the airport? Donita: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> There are so many obstacles; maybe we aren't supposed to go on this trip. Sandra: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> But I think we can solve all of them; let's go for it! Donita: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> Only if you are willing to do the driving. (Laughs.) Sandra: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> I don't mind driving; how far is it? Donita: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> It's about 250 miles from here. Sandra: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> (Groans.) Oh well, it will be an adventure for us. Maybe we will leave early in the morning stop a few times to sight-see. Travel agent: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> Well, there is another problem…. Sandra and Donita: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> No, now what? Agent: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> The flight leaves at 7:00 a.m. You would have to be there one hour before, so it means you would be driving in the middle of the night. Sandra: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> I don't want to drive that far in the dark. What about a later flight? Agent: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> It isn't a non-stop flight and you would miss the other connections. Donita: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> O.K. Let's do this: find us a hotel with shuttle service to the airport. We will go to Seattle the day before, get a good night's rest and be at the airport in plenty of time. Sandra: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> Good idea! Agent: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> That would mean you get to Florida the day BEFORE the ship leaves. Do you want me to make a hotel reservation in Florida, also? Both: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> Yes! Donita: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> So, as I understand all of this: We need to rent a car on Thursday, drive to Seattle, stay over-night, fly to Florida, stay over-night again, then board the ship on Saturday, right? Agent: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> Correct. Then when you return, you might want to stay overnight again as the best flight for you would leave the next morning. Sandra: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> What time would we get to Portland? Agent: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> There is a time change of three hours, so you would get there around 3 in the afternoon. Donita: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> That would be a great time to get home! I can ask my grandson to pick us up at the airport. It's only an hour and a half drive from there. Sandra: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> That would be great! Make the reservations for us.
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1. Why does Sandra want to go on a vacation?

2. Does she want to go to Alaska?

3. Why doesn't Donita want to go to Hawaii? <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> 4. How many days can the women go on vacation?

5. Who is helping them plan the trip?

6. Name some of the problems the agent has. <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">
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Use the vocabulary words to complete the sentences

1. The-- __had difficulty planning their trip.

2. They had to be at the airport at nine o'clock for the-__

3. The cold weather made them want a __vacation.__

4. Another name for a passenger ship is a --.

5. When there are problems to solve, the agent had __to overcome--.__

6. The company owned fifty trucks---.

7. My boss will give me a two week __this year.

8. John has cows, chickens, and sheep. He has been__ many years.

9. It is necessary to make a -- __at that famous restaurant.__

10. The professor gave a very interesting--- in front of the large audience.

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