綠能飯店Hotels Go Green

CHAPTER 7

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Starting Out 前導Questions:1.Do you know what “green” means? 2.Have you ever been to a hotel rated as a green hotel?

3.Do you know the benefits of going green?

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Pre-reading Activity 課前活動The following is a checklist to see how “Green” your lifestyle is:

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The number of items you’ve completed: 15↑: Excellent 12↑: Good 9↑: Average 6↑: Fair 3↑: Poor

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Conversation 會話Making a Rreservation Through TelephoneR ： Good afternoon, Sandy Bay Beach Resort, how may I help you?

G ： Yes, I’d like to make a reservation.

R ： Certainly, sir. Have you stayed with us before?

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G ： No, I don’t think so.

R ： May I have your full name, please?

G ： Thomas Cooper, C-O-O-P-E-R.

R ： When will you come, Mr. Cooper?

G ： Oct 3rd. We plan to stay for two nights.

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R ： How many people will be in your party?

G ： Just my wife and I.

R ： What type of room would you like?

G ： I’d like an executive suite, please.

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R ： Sure. Our executive suite is NT$15,000 per night, which is on higher floors, with direct beachfront view.

G ： Great. I’d like to request a corner suite if possible.

R ： Certainly, Mr. Cooper. I’ll note down your preference on the reservation remarks.

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G ： Thanks. Are there any meals included?

R ： Yes, two complimentary breakfasts are included in the room rate.

G ： That’s fine.

R ： Mr. Cooper, you reservation number is CX1655.

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G ： Thanks for your help.

R ： You’re very welcome, Mr. Cooper. We look forward to seeing you on Oct 3rd.

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Reading 閱讀What is a GREEN Hotel?“Green” hotels are environmentally friendly properties that take the initiative and implement very important practices and programs to reduce energy, water, and waste. Green Hotels are participating in recycling programs, linen changing programs, installing energy-efficient lighting, and getting their message out to their guests and how they are doing their part in protecting the planet.

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GREEN Hotel Rating System The rating system is simple. Please conduct an evaluation of your environmental performance, covering four beneficial areas: energy conservation, resource conservation, environmental management and pollution prevention. If you have implemented 5 of the environmental programs or practices listed below you will receive Green Leaf Award. Just count the number of leafs per program.

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Programs and Leaf Awards:

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Reading Comprehension 閱讀理解是非題1.A hotel rated as a green hotel is always painted green in color. 2.A complimentary breakfast is a meal paid at a reduced price.3.A hotel which completes six of the environmental programs on the list will be awarded with a 2 leaf rating. 4.Wind power, solar power and hydro-electric power are regarded as alternative energy.

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選擇題1.A green hotel will probably adopt as

the materials of its bed sheets. (A)linens (B) cottons (C) silks

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2.Which of the following is NOT one of the features of green hotels? (A)installing energy-efficient lighting (B)educating staff and guests the benefits of conservation (C) using disposable service items

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3.Because of , offering organic- inspired meals brings green benefits. (A) the elimination of polluting chemicals (B) the efforts of soil building (C) all of above

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4.Which of the following is NOT included in the evaluation of a green hotel? (A) wildlife conservation (B) environmental management (C) pollution prevention

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5.The purpose of composting food waste is . (A)to avoid methane production and leachate formation (B)to avoid air pollution and water contamination (C)to reduce energy and water consumption

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Vocabulary 實用字彙1. complimentary [,kamplE`mWntErI] adj. 免費

的 同義詞 ; free 例 : This magazine is complimentary. You don’t need to pay for it.

2. environmentally [Wn,v1rEn`mWntLI] adv. 環境上地 例 : To reduce waste on earth, it’s suggested that we use environmentally friendly products.

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3. implement [`ImplE,mEnt] vt. 實施；執行 同義詞 : carry out 例 : It takes time and money to implement this project.

4. install [In`stCl] vt. 安裝；設置 同義詞 : establish 例 : Tony installed an air-conditioner in his room.

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5. energy-efficient [Wn2GI`IfISEnt] adj. 節省能源的 例 : Taking advantage of energy-efficient devices helps users pay less money on electric bills. 6. conduct [kEn`dVkt] vt. 實施；處理 同義詞 : manage ； carry on 例 : The biologists conducted an experiment on

animal bodies.

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7. evaluation [I,vAljU`eSEn] n.[C] 評估；衡量 同義詞 : assessment 例 : Jeremy did an evaluation himself to see how well he had performed in the previous games.

8. beneficial [,bWnE`fISEl] adj. 有益的 同義詞 : useful ； helpful ； favorable 反義詞 : useless ； harmful 例 : Doing exercise regularly has beneficial effects on our health.

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9. conservation [,kEns22`veSEn] n.[U] 節約 ( 能源 ) 例 : The government implemented a program to promote energy conservation.

10. pollution [pE`luSEn] n.[U] 汙染 例 : Taking public transportation systems helps improve air pollution.

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11. facility [fE`sIlEtI] n.[C] 場所；設施 例 : Mary was hit by a car and was sent to a medical facility in no time.

12. alternative [Cl`t3nEtIv] adj. 替代的；另外的 同義詞 : other 例 : There are several routes to the top of the mountain. If one is blocked, you may take alternative ones instead.

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13. reduction [rI`dVkSEn] n.[U] 降低；減少 同義詞 : decrease 反義詞 : increase 例 : Despite a reduction in salary, Tom still works hard to get by. 14. compact [kEm`pAkt] adj. 精巧的 例 : The company invented a new, more compact computer, which is lighter and smaller.

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15. individually [,IndE`vIGUElI] adv. 單一的；獨立的 例 : My teacher knows her students individually. She can tell what each student likes or dislikes.

16. disposable [dI`spozEbL] adj. 用完即丟棄的 例 : To reduce waste, it is encouraged to use reusable items rather than disposable ones.

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17. organic [Cr`gAnIk] adj. 有機的 例 : Organic foods are considered healthier because they are free of pesticide.

18. elimination [I,lImE`neSEn] n.[U] 消除 例 : To achieve world peace, we should promote the elimination of nuclear weapons.

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19. toxic [`taksIk] adj. 有毒的 同義詞 : poisonous 例 : It is said that those fruits are toxic to humans. Just a bite would claim your life.

20. release [rI`lis] vt. 釋放 同義詞 : emit 例 : Because of an unexpected explosion, oil was released into the sea.

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21. significantly [sIg`nIfEkEntlI] adv. 重大的；顯著的 同義詞 : considerably ； substantially 例 : Weight can be significantly reduced by healthy diets and regular exercise.

22. strive [str1v] vt. 努力；奮鬥 (strive/strove/striven) 同義詞 : struggle 例 : Andy strove to earn more money by working overtime every day.

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Words for Recognition 專業詞彙1. linen [`lInIn] n.[U] 亞麻布

2. hydro-electric [,h1droI`lWktrIk] adj. 水力發電的 》 hydro- [h1dro] adj. 使用水的；與水有關的 》 electric [I`lWktrIk] adj. 電動的；用電的

3. biofuel [b1o`fjuEl] n.[C,U] 生質燃料 》 bio- [b1o] adj. 生物的；與生物有關的 》 fuel [`fjuEl] n.[C,U] 燃料

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4. fluorescent [,flUE`rWsNt] adj. 螢光的

5. showerhead [`S02hWd] n.[C] 蓮蓬頭

6. toiletries [`t4lItrIs] n.[P] 盥洗用具；化妝用具

7. hormone [`hCrmon] n.[C] 賀爾蒙

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Idioms & Phrase 片語1. make a reservation 預約 例 : Peter made a reservation for two rooms

in that hotel.

2. take the initiative in + Ving 主動做…… 例 : Jimmy is shy. He seldom takes the initiative in making friends.

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3. as opposed to + N/Ving 相對於…… 例 : As opposed to studying text books, Sophia does a lot of extra reading to extend her knowledge.

4. focus on + N/Ving 專注於…… 例 : If you want to get better grades, you had better focus on your study.

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5. in combination with + N 與……結合 例 : To stay fit, doctors suggest that we have healthy diets in combination with doing exercise regularly.

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Grammar Conner 文法解說文法解說1.This facility encourages energy and water conservation by offering a linens and towels reuse program.

》句中“ by + Ving/ N” 為表「藉由…… ( 某手

段，方法 ) 」之句型

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例 ： Henry makes a living by teaching.

例 ： Tony achieves his goals by hard work.

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練習：練習 ：彼得藉由玩電玩紓解壓力。 →__________________________________.

練習 ：我哥哥藉由打工為生。 →__________________________________.

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練習 ：我父親藉由運動保持身體健康。 →__________________________________.

練習 ：瑪莉藉由節食來減重。 →__________________________________.

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2.It’s imperative that we educate and communicate all the benefits of “Green Hotel”...

imperative 表「有絕對必要的」，為一「意 志形容詞」。意志形容詞之後可接 that 子

句， that 子句中須使用助動詞 should ，但助動

詞 should 往往予以省略。

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即： It is + 意志形容詞 + that + S + (should) + 原 V

》常見的意志形容詞有： important / necessary / essential / crucial /

critical / vital / urgent/ imperative/ advisable( 明智的 ) …… 等。

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例 ： It is imperative that you (should) learn English well.

例 ： It’s necessary that you (should) finish your work before leaving.

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練習：( 請於下列選項中圈選出正確的答案 )練習 ： It is essential that we (finish / finishing/ to finish) the exams on our own.

練習 ： It is advisable that we (thinking / to think/ should think) before we leap

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練習 ： It is vital that our children (should be received / to receive/ receive) the best education.

練習 ： It is crucial that our work (to do/ be done/ should do) efficiently.

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Review 課後練習文法與字彙1. To stay healthy, it is necessary that Josh

on a regular basis. (A) exercise (B) would exercise (C) exercises (D) to exercise

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2. We can easily get the information we need

surfing the Internet. (A) in (B) for (C) by (D) with

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3. It took workers a few hours to the equipment in the building. (A) benefit (B) release (C) conduct (D) install

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4. Many fish died from water because some factories poured poisonous waste into the river. (A) evaluation (B) reduction (C) pollution (D) elimination

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5. Andy did an average job in the midterm, but he to get higher grades in the coming final exams. (A) conserved (B) implemented (C) disposed (D) strove

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6. People nowadays are more used to eating with their own chopsticks when dining out, since the ones are harmful to health. (A) beneficial (B) organic (C) disposable (D) compact

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7. Peggy is an attentive student. She always focus what her teachers say in class. (A) to (B) on (C) at (D) in

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8. Travel will be to your physical and mental health, especially after you have continued working for a long period of time. (A) beneficial (B) alternative (C) individual (D) efficient

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9. Andy a reservation for five at a fancy restaurant next Saturday. (A) kept (B) did (C) took (D) made

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10. To reduce carbon emissions, it is vital that city dwellers more public transportation systems. (A) could use (B) should use (C) to use (D) using

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克漏字People nowadays become more aware of the fact that what we do and what we use play a vital role in our environment. For instance, to reduce the use of energy and the cost of electrical bills, some people choose to go to school or to work 01. taking the MRT or the buses.

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It not only saves energy but also 02. less air pollution. In addition, some people prefer riding their bikes or taking a walk, for it doesn’t make any pollution and they can 03. some exercise every day.

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In addition to the problem of pollution, many people have a better way to make our surroundings a cleaner place. They choose eco-friendly products in their daily life. Take things that contain soapberries for example. These products can be used to wash hair, clothes or dishes 04. damaging our health or even our environment.

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It is not difficult to make our world cleaner and better. Therefore, it is imperative that we 05. more attention to what we do and what we use every day. With a few efforts, we together can make the place we live a better place.

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01. (A) by (B) on (C) at (D) as 02. (A) creating (B) to create (C) creates (D) create 03. (A) take (B) make (C) put (D) do 04. (A) with (B) or (C) without (D) but 05. (A) paying (B) should be paid (C) to pay (D) pay

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Post-reading Activity 課後活動Role Play 角色扮演 Making a Hotel Reservation 預約飯店房間 With a partner, and take turns being an agent and a guest.

As an agent, you should: 1.ask the guest what type of room he/she prefers.2.confirm the number of nights the guest wish to stay.

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As a guest, you should: 1. specify the date you want to reserve.2. decide how many people you will be traveling with and what type of room and beds you want. (note: you may refer to the following table for the types of rooms and beds a hotel provides.)

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Example: ( A ： Agent 　　 G ： Guest ) A ： Hello, the Angel Hotel. How may I help you?

G ： Yes, I’d like to book a room at your hotel, please.

A ： Of course. Which date would you like to reserve?

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G ： I’d like to stay from August 3rd to August 13th.

A ： So, that’s a total of 10 days?

G ： Yes, that’s right.

A ： What type of room would you prefer?

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G ： How much are your room rates?

A ： Our room rates start at NT$2000 dollars a

night for a standard room.

G ： How much is it if I upgrade to a superior room?

A ： That will be NT$3200 dollars a night.

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G ： OK, I’ll book a superior room for 10 days.

A ： Thank you. And how many people will be staying in the room?

G ： Two people, my brother and I. By the way , we’d like to have twin beds not a double bed.

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A ： No problem. Your reservation is now confirmed. And we look forward to seeing you on August 3rd. Now work with your partner and create a conversation by yourselves.