Shadowing Practice: Planning a Weekend Camping Trip - Learn English Speaking with Video

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The weather looks great this weekend. Let's go camping!
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Camping? We haven't been camping since college.
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Exactly. That's why we should go. I'm tired of the city.
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Okay, I'm in. Where were you thinking of going?
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There's a campsite by a lake about two hours from here.
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Two hours is fine. Do we need to book a spot?
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Yes, it gets busy in summer. I'll book it tonight.
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Does it have showers? I can't go two days without a shower.
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Don't worry. It has showers and even a little shop.
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How much does it cost per night?
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Only twenty-five dollars for both of us.
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I found the old tent. I'm not sure it's still in one piece.
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Let's put it up in the garden tomorrow and check.
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Good idea. If it's broken, we can rent one there.
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We also need sleeping bags, a stove, and lots of snacks.
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What are we going to eat? I'm not catching fish.
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Ha! I'll make sandwiches, and we can cook pasta on the stove.
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And marshmallows by the fire. That's the best part.
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Of course. It's not camping without marshmallows!
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Okay, I think we've got everything.
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Wait, what about the marshmallows?
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I've already put them in the bag by the door.
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Have you packed the phone chargers?
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Yes, but let's try not to look at our phones too much.
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Agreed. This weekend is all about nature. Let's go!

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