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Module 1 Travel Information
Task 1 Recommending Tourism Products
Step 1:Lead-in
A group of the British Confucius Institute teachers and students is planning to go to a tour to Hunan. Their leader Susan came to CITS for help. Kevin, the clerk of CITS, received Susan.
Step 2: Brainstorm
How should Kevin recommend a travel package to Susan?
How many famous scenic spots in Hunan?
Step 3: Teacher’s Comment and Summary
Kevin can recommend a travel package as following:
1. Have a thorough understanding and knowledge of tourism products in the travel agency.
2. Greet guests warmly, seated them and offer tea or coffee.
3. Ask for guests’ needs
4. Introduce attracts of the travel packages concisely.
5. Present the brochures promptly when the guest is interested.
6. Bid a farewell politely.
Step 4: Situational Practice
C= Clerk of CITS travel agency L= Leader of British Confucians Collage
C:Good morning, sir.Welcome to China International Travel Service.What can I do for you?
L:I’d like to look at some travel packages.
C:No problem, Here is our travel brochure.Well,where are you going to?
L: Can you tell me the popular sightseeing route?
C:Since you are from British Confucians Colleges, I recommend Changsha-Shaoshan, a two-day and three-night tour. Shaoshan is Chairman Mao’s hometown, that is one of national hottest places of interest. There are thousands of people visiting there every day. And being the capital city of Hunan, Changsha owns a lot of places of interests which have historical significance.
L:I admire Chairman Mao very much, I have heard a lot of it.
C: Here are several brochures you can read.
L: Could you please tell me if the price you have offered in the brochure will cover all the expenses?
C: Yes, but not including the items at your own expense. Would you like to go over the itinerary for you?
L:Yes, please.
C: On the first day, the tour group will A full day tour to Changsha City, including visiting the Yuelu Academy, Orange Island, The Museum of Hunan Province and the Xiang Embroidery Museum. On the second day, Bus to Shaoshan, visit The former residence of Chairman Mao and the Statue Square in the morning, And Drop water tunnel in the afternoon. Then back to Changsha.
L: How about the dining?
C: Two special lunch, that are Changsha Fire Palace Restaurant and Restaurant of Mao’s, they are famous and the food is rather delicious.
L: Sounds interesting.How much should I pay for this package?
C: RMB568,not including item at your own expense.
L:Ok,I’ll take it.Thank you and you are really helpful.
C:Wish you a nice trip.
New words and expressions:
travel package 旅游套餐
package tour 包价旅游
travel brochure 旅游宣传册
sightseeing route 观光线路
two-day-and-one-night tour 两天一夜的旅行
the former residence of Chairman Mao 毛泽东故居
statue Square 铜像广场
the Drop Water Tunnel 滴水洞
the Changsha Fire Palace Restaurant 长沙火宫殿
the Restaurant of Mao’s 毛家饭店
Step 5: Assignment
Make a dialogue according to the following scene.
Scene: As the operator in the travel agency, you are talking about the itinerary with an individual guest. Your dialogue will include the following points:
A. Ask for the guest’s expectation of the tour in the city.
B. Introduce some famous spots in the city.
C. Give some suggestions about the tour arrangement.
12 famous scenic spots in Hunan
Yueyang Tower 岳阳楼
Huaming Tower 花明楼
Dongjiang Lake 东江湖
Old City 老司城
Mount Heng 衡山
Mount Lang 崀山
Mount Tianzi 天子山
Mount Tianmen 天门山
Yuelu Academy 岳麓书院
Ancient Town of Phoenix County 凤凰古城
Mawangdui Han Tomb Exhibition Hall 马王堆汉墓陈列馆
the former residence of Chairman Mao Zedong 毛泽东故居
Group Discussion
Role-play
Sample
A: Good morning! Can I help you?
B: I will have some holidays next week. I’d like to go to some scenic spots to enjoy the natural beauty, and I don’t know where to go. Can you give me some suggestions?
A: Is this your first time in Beijing?
B: Yes. I’d like to see all the interesting places in Beijing.
A: What is your expectation of the tour in Beijing?
B: I’m interested in the Great Wall, the Hutongs, and some local snacks.
A: We have a three-day package tour. Now I will explain the itinerary for you.
B: OK.
A: Beijing is full of ancient relics. On the first day, you will visit the Great Wall. There is an old saying that one who fails to reach the Great Wall is not a hero (you are not a hero unless you reach the Great Wall). On the second day, you will go to Beijing’s symbolic architecture- Tian’an men Square and Former Imperial Palace, which was the royal palace for the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Then you will go to the biggest comprehensive museum in China- National History Museum, which sits to the eastern side of Tiananmen Square. On the last day, you will take a trip around the Hutongs, which are the old traditional areas of Beijing. After you have visited the Hutongs, you will go to the Ancient Culture Street, where you can buy some souvenirs as gifts for your friends. There are different kinds of Chinese calligraph, paintings, and Cloisonné in the Ancient Culture Street. Nobody will go back home empty-handed. You won’t be disappointed. During the tour, you will also go to the famous Qingfeng steamed bun restaurant, Hu Guosi Restaurant and Quanjude Roast Duck restaurant to have some snacks, such as Beijing Roast Duck, Lv Da Gun, Wangzhihe Smelly Beancurd, and Beijing Crisp Candy. Besides, we have an English-speaking tour guide. Here is the brochure for the tour.
B: Thank you. How much is the tour?
A: The total fee for this three-day package tour is 1200 yuan for one person, including accommodation, transportation and tickets. If you order now, we will give you a 10% discount, and a special travel pack for free.
B: OK, I’ll take it.
A: We leave for the Great Wall at 7:30 a.m., and get back to Qianmen on the third day at 7:00 p.m.
B: OK.
A: Where are you staying? We can pick you up.
B: Beijing Hotel.
A: OK, we will pick you up at 7:00 a.m. Please wait for us outside at the hotel on time.
B: OK, thanks. I'll take the trip.
Step 6: Homework
Role play-Please act out the following dialogue.
Miss White, the group leader is booking a group tour for her team.
The Staff should:
Greet Miss White.
Recommend a tourist destination.
Ask the number of people.
Ask the departure time
Suggest a tour package.
Offer a price.
Confirm the reservation
Miss White should:
Book a group tour to the mountain
Tell the number of team member.
Tell the departure time-this weekend, must come back before Sunday 4 pm.
Choose a tour package, include 3 meals a day.
Ask price, want a discount.
Express thanks and confirm the booking.
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