基于《懂你英语》:Leve 4 Unit 2 Part 3 Dialog-Currency Exchange
今天的主题是:Currency Exchage 旅游小技能之外币兑换
Thre are three things we are going to talk about in today's lesson:
1.things you need to know about currency exchange.
外币兑换干货
2.how to exchange currency abroad.
如何在外国兑换外币
3.safety tips for carrying cash while traveling.
旅途中的财产安全指南
Part 1:外币兑换干货
exchange rate = 兑换汇率
fluctuate = 上下浮动
名词形式:fluctuation
a favourable exchange rate = 优惠的兑换汇率
Typically it's sufficient for you to exchange around 3,000 RMB for a short vacation.
一般兑换3000元人民币的等值外币即可。
If the rate for your home currency is falling,you're better off exchanging almost everything you'll need before you go.
如果你发现人民币处于跌势,那你最好早早在出游前换好钱。
rule of the thumb = 拇指法则,经验之谈
For example:
Journalists have a rule of thumb:the more a person knows,the more that person can learn.
Identification = 身份证明
do:表示强调
"You should have warned me."
"But I did warn you."
1.国内银行
The easiest place to exchange currency is a bank in your home country.
upside = 利
downside = 弊
For example:
The upside of exchanging currency in banks is that most banks will charge either a very small fee or no fee at all.
precaution = 预防
a wasted trip = 白跑一趟
2.境外ATM机
You need to pay for ATM fees,but they're wihin a reasonable range.
ATM fee = 自动取款机手续费
refund = 退款
ask for a refund/demand a refund = 要求退款
3.机场、酒店
4.外币兑换点
currency exchange stores/money changers = 外币兑换点
Part 2:如何在国外兑换外币
询问是否可以外币兑换:
1.Can foreign currency be exchanged here?
2.Can I change foreign currency here?
3.Do you handle foreign currency exchange here?
change/convert A in to B = 将A币种换成B币种
Could you change these US dollars for me?
询问汇率
What's the exchange rate?
What's the rate of exchange?
What is the rate you are giving?
回复:
1.It's 6.6 RMB to 1 US dollar.
2.Well,today's exchange rate is 6.6 RMB to the dollar.
3.The current exchange rate is 6.6 to the dollar.
Part 3:旅途中的财产安全指南
Tip 1:Never carry all of your cash in your wallet.
stash = 贮藏处
multi-stash method = 分散贮藏的方法
companion = 同伴
in all likelihood = 十有八九
withdraw = 取钱
常用搭配:withdraw sth. from sth.
For example:
I all likelihood,there are ATMs near your hotel or resort,which alleviates the need to withdraw all of your vacation money at once.
Tip 2:Keep your cash out of sight.
attract sb's attention = 吸引某人的注意力
类似的表达:get/catch sb's attention
Tip 3:Pay for items and services with your card when you can.
If you lost your card during the trip,report the incident immediately.
如果你不幸在旅途中弄丢了信用卡,一定要尽快报失。
catch = 隐患、陷阱
For example:
The catch is,you need to an Apple product,like an iPhone or iPad to use Apple Pay.