第十七期 7-2 (7/7)-英语听力

[00:00.57]Later, with demand for better facilities, more was provided for the guest. [00:06.53]The number of rooms increased from the early days when a ten-room court was considered large, [00:13.22]until today there are many motels with hundreds of units which are [00:18.22]equipped with all kinds of facilities and providing high-quality service. [00:23.46]Competition with hotels has forced motel owners to provide more and more for the guests' comfort [00:31.28]and pleasure —such things as wall-to-wall carpeting; television; swimming pool; [00:37.53]free parking; telephone service in every room. [00:41.55]There are bellboys or do-it-yourself service with a four-wheeled cart [00:46.94]provided for the guest to transport his bags to his room. [00:51.25]Self-service elevators, a restaurant, and reservation service are other conveniences [00:57.66]that many modern motels offer their guests. [01:01.82]The units in most motels now have bathrooms, desks, easy chairs, and modern furniture.