3 It's just the matter of the schedule,that is,if it is convenient¹ for you right now.如果你们感到方便的话，我想现在讨论一下日程安排的问题。

     4 I think we can draw up a tentative² plan now.我认为现在可以先草拟一具临时方案。

     5 If he wants to make any changes,minor alternations can be made then.如果他有什么意见的话，我们还可以对计划稍加修改。

     6 Is there any way of ensuring we'll have enough time for our talks?我们是否能保证有充足的时间来谈判？

     7 So our evenings will be quite full then?那么我们的活动在晚上也安排满了吗？

     8 We'll leave some evenings free,that is,if it is all right with you.如果你们愿意的话，我们想留几个晚上供你们自由支配。

     9 We'd have to compare notes on what we've discussed during the day.我们想用点时间来研究讨论一下白天谈判的情况。

     10 That'll put us both in the picture.这样双方都能了解全面的情况。

     11 Then we'd have some ideas of what you'll be needing.那么我们就会心中有点儿数，知道你们需要什么了。

     12 I can't say for certain off-hand.我还不能马上说定。

     13 Better have something we can get our hands on rather than just spend all our time talking.有些实际材料拿到手总比坐着闲聊强。

     14 It'll be easier for us to get down to facts then.这样就容易进行实质性的谈判了。

     15 But wouldn't you like to spend an extra day or two here?你们不愿意在北京多待一天吗？