A: I hear you're being sent to Madrid for the annual conference. Is that right?
我听说你要被派到马德里去参加年会了,是吗?
B: Yes. It will be my first trip overseas. Actually, it's going to be my first time leaving the country.
是的,这将是我第一次海外旅行,实际上这是我第一次出国。
A: Are you serious? You haven't even been anywhere on vacation?
你是认真的吗?你在假期时也哪里没有去过吗?
B: No, I have never vacationed anywhere exotic. But even if I don't get a chance to travel on my personal time, at least I can travel on my company time.
没有。我从来没有去过国外度。但是即使我没有在私人时间旅游,至少我可以用出差时间旅游。
A: Well, being able to go to the conference sounds like such a great opportunity. Have you applied at the embassy for a visa yet?
去参加这个会议是个很不错的机会,你去大使馆申请签证了吗?
B: Yes, it wasn't too hard to get. All I had to do was fill out the paperwork and pay the application fee.
是的,这并不难。我只要填一些表格和交申请费。
A: You leave next Tuesday right? What time is your flight?
你是下周二出发吗?你的飞机几点起飞的?
B: My flight departs at 7 am. I have everything except for my luggage ready.
飞机早上七点起飞,我就差准备行李了。
A: If your flight is leaving so early, I can take you to the airport and see you off. I'll still be able to make it into the office by 9.
如果你的飞机起飞的很早,我可以送你去机场,然后送你离开,这样我依然可以在九点到办公室。
B: That would be great. Thanks a lot.
那太好了,非常感谢。
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