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Booking a hotel room Ooh, look at this one Show me the pictures Here, see?
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That's the double room Do they have a single room?
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Yup, with a king bed There's a garden view or a seafront view Wow, that does look like a nice hotel Oh, cool, it has a hot tub And a pool And look, it's near the city center, so we'll be close to all the major sites That's great And the staff speaks English How are the reviews?
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Remember the other one that looked perfect, but the reviews were really bad?
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Rude staff, no Wi-Fi.
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Yeah, of course I remember.
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But look, the reviews are good too.
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So, it's perfect.
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What's the catch?
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Well, it's a little over budget.
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By how much?
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Just an extra $50.
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That's it?
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A night.
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What?
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We're staying 10 days.
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That's a lot over budget.
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Come on, it's worth it.
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Please, we can make it work.
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Ugh.
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All right, fine.
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Book it.
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Yay!
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What do you need?
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We just need a credit card to make the booking now.
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And look, it's refundable up to 48 hours before.
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So if we find a cheaper place, we can cancel it and get our money back.
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Well, that makes me feel better.
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Okay, where's my wallet?
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No, no.
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Use my card.
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Here you go.
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You're the best.
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Checking in at the airport.
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Hello.
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Hi, we're checking in.
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Any checked luggage?
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Yes, just this one.
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Okay.
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Place your suitcase on the conveyor belt to be weighed.
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May I see your passports, please?
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Yes, sure.
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Ryan, where's your passport?
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Um, let's see.
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Yeah.
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Oh, no.
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Don't tell me you forgot your passport.
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You must provide a passport for all international flights.
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No, no.
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I know I packed it.
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It's got to be here somewhere.
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Let me think.
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It was on the counter.
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Uh-oh.
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But then I picked it up, and I was going to put it in my backpack.
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But then I remember the zipper was broken.
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Ryan?
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Wait.
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Then I remember my mom bought me a passport holder for my birthday last year, and I put it in there.
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Then I put it in my suitcase.
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It's in the big suitcase.
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Yes, here it is.
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We're saved.
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Phew.
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Okay, you are all checked in.
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Here is your luggage tag and boarding passes.
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Your flight is leaving on time from gate B-16.
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Just follow the signs to security.
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Whoa, that was a close one.
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Asking for directions inside a building.
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Excuse me, is there a restroom nearby?
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Yes, there is.
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Go straight on past the cafe.
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When you get to the end, turn right.
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The restroom is on the left just after the elevators.
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So that's past the cafe, then turn right, and it's on the left?
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Exactly.
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Thank you.
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Do you know where the ATM machine is?
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Well, you should go across the terminal, past the security and the airline offices, and then turn right.
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It's on the left between the currency exchange office and the car rental office.
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So it's at the other end of the building between the car hire office and currency exchange office.
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That's right.
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Checking in at the hotel.
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Good morning.
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Checking in?
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Yes, thank you.
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It's under Turner.
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Hmm, I don't see it.
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Do you have a confirmation number?
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I have it.
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Here you go.
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Oh yes, it looks like you were scheduled to check in yesterday.
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That's right, but our first flight was delayed.
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We missed our connecting flight and couldn't get another one until this morning.
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I understand.
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Let me see what I can do.
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Thank you.
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So, it looks like the system canceled your reservation when you missed your check-in.
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Oh, no.
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And when that happened, your room became available for others to book.
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Now it is no longer available.
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Please, is there anything you can do?
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Actually, yes.
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is a seaside room that is available.
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I can book you in for that room for no extra charge.
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Oh, thank you so much!
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Also, that room comes with the all-inclusive deluxe package.
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What's that?
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Well, your original booking was all-inclusive standard, which provided you with a free buffet and family pool access.
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That's right.
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The Deluxe also includes access to the resort restaurants, a private beach, and a Deluxe members-only pool.
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Really?
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That's great!
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Where is the private beach and other pool?
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Here is a resort map.
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The beach access is here.
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And next to it is the members-only pool.
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What about the restaurants?
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There are three restaurants.
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The Michelin star restaurant is located at the front of the resort.
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Make sure you make your reservation for that one in advance.
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Good to know.
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There is also the local, which serves a more traditional cuisine, located here.
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And then there's the lounge here, which also serves food.
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Perfect!
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Here are your room kits and the resort map.
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My associate here will show you two rooms.
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You know, I think missing our flight turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
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Ordering room service breakfast.
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Hello, how may I help you?
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I'd like to order room service, please.
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Of course.
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What room number?
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312.
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Great.
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What can I get for you?
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I'll have blueberry pancakes with syrup and an orange juice, please.
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Okay.
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Anything else?
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Yes.
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One moment.
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Hon, what did you want?
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Hold on.
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Let me see what it was called again.
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Oh, yeah.
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The Hungry Man's Platter.
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And the Hungry Man's Platter.
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Okay.
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Wait.
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Does that come with bacon or sausage?
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Does that come with bacon or sausage?
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You get to choose.
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Your choice.
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I want both if possible.
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Can we get both?
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Sure.
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And how would you like your eggs?
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How do you want your eggs?
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Scrambled.
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Scrambled.
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Oh, and in the picture on the menu, it looks like there's cheese on there.
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Is there cheese?
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Is there cheese on that?
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No.
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Would you like to add that too?
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Did you want cheese?
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No.
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No cheese.
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Anything else?
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No.
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That's it.
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Wait.
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What?
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I also wanted to know if I could change the side.
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I don't want fruit if there's cantaloupe.
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Can I get hash browns instead?
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Hold on, please.
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Why don't you just order your own food?
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Yeah, maybe that's best.
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Booking a tour Can I help you?
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Is this where we book a tour?
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Yes, it is.
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Where were you thinking of going?
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We're not exactly sure.
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Someone on the plane recommended some ruins, but that's about all we know of.
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Ah, yes.
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There are some ancient ruins in the National Park.
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That's about two hours away, however, so we offer that tour as a day excursion.
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And what does that include?
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The guided tour, which is in English, will pick you up in front of the hotel and take you to the National Park.
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Not only does the tour include the price of admissions, but it also includes lunch and some free time for shopping.
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Maybe we'll do that one later in the week.
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Yeah, it's already noon.
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Is there any tour we can do today?
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Of course.
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There is a half-day tour to Tower Hill.
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That includes a carriage ride to the top and entrance to the gardens.
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It's offered twice a day, at sunrise and sunset.
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You could still sign up for the sunset tour today.
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That sounds nice.
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The views are stunning.
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You won't regret it.
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Can't we just hike to the top ourselves?
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You can, but it takes about two to three hours each way.
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I see.
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Well, are there any free tours we can do?
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Sure.
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There is a free city walking tour that starts in front of the information center and ends near the pier.
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Oh, yeah.
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I remember now.
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That's one of the places I want to see as well.
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The pier is great.
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You can get some ice cream, take a boat ride on the canal, or get a caricature made.
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Great!
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When does that start?
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They go every hour on the hour.
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That means there's one in ten minutes.
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Come on, let's go!
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Thank you for your help.
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You're welcome.
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We're lost.
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We are lost.
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No, we're not.
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I know exactly where we are.
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You said that an hour ago.
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I'm asking for directions.
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We don't need to.
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Look, my phone says it's just down this road.
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A little further and then on the left.
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Fine.
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Let's go.
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Great.
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See?
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Just another block, and then...
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What?
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Shoot.
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I had it upside down.
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It's that way and on the right.
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Ugh.
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Ryan, can we just ask someone?
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No, no.
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This way is right.
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I'm sure of it.
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Uh-huh.
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Look, look.
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There it is.
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That can't be it.
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It's just a run-down building called City Place.
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Oh, no.
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What?
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I typed it wrong.
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I wrote place instead of palace.
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That's it.
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I'm asking for directions.
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Yeah, alright.
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Excuse me.
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Hi.
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Um, do you speak English?
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Yes, I do.
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Great.
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Can you tell us where the palace is?
12:25.01 – 12:27.51 (2.5s)
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Of course.
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Go along the street until you reach the traffic lights.
12:30.31 – 12:33.23 (2.9s)
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Then, turn right.
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Go straight for one block, and then you'll see a park.
12:36.05 – 12:39.21 (3.2s)
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The palace is next to the park.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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I knew it was that way.
12:47.41 – 12:48.69 (1.3s)
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Ha ha.
12:50.09 – 12:51.03 (0.9s)
272
Yeah, sure you did.
12:51.03 – 12:52.73 (1.7s)
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Buying souvenirs.
12:55.67 – 12:56.95 (1.3s)
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Hey, check out this pottery.
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It's beautiful.
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Do you think it's handmade?
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Yeah, the science says it is.
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Wouldn't it go great in our kitchen?
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Good idea.
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Let's get some.
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Okay, what do you think?
13:15.29 – 13:16.77 (1.5s)
282
Two small bowls?
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283
How about four?
13:19.49 – 13:20.47 (1.0s)
284
And the little plates, too.
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285
Sounds good.
13:23.71 – 13:24.21 (0.5s)
286
Oh, look at these painted tapestries.
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Do you like the blue and green one or the orange and red one better?
13:27.97 – 13:32.95 (5.0s)
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What about this one?
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The color palette of this tapestry is exceptionally vibrant and colorful.
13:35.43 – 13:39.23 (3.8s)
290
Yes, it's gorgeous.
13:40.07 – 13:41.55 (1.5s)
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I absolutely love it.
13:41.55 – 13:43.25 (1.7s)
292
Okay, we have to get that too then.
13:44.95 – 13:46.99 (2.0s)
293
Deal.
13:47.47 – 13:47.97 (0.5s)
294
Look at this mini statue.
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295
Oh my, I love that.
13:51.45 – 13:54.21 (2.8s)
296
Let's get that too.
13:54.21 – 13:55.27 (1.1s)
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It would fit perfectly in the living room, don't you think?
13:56.71 – 13:59.47 (2.8s)
298
Okay, but babe, aren't we supposed to be buying souvenirs to take home for our friends and family?
14:00.56 – 14:05.82 (5.3s)
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Yeah, we can still get some small things for them.
14:07.04 – 14:09.80 (2.8s)
300
What's wrong with doing a little shopping for ourselves while we're at it?
14:09.80 – 14:13.96 (4.2s)
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Well, I'm thinking how it would look if we just brought them all back a magnet or keychain, and then they come over and see our place, completely redecorated with souvenirs we bought for ourselves on our trip.
14:13.96 – 14:26.38 (12.4s)
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Hmm, true.
14:26.38 – 14:29.26 (2.9s)
303
What if we get them each a magnet and keychain?
14:29.26 – 14:32.14 (2.9s)
304
Haha, deal.
14:32.14 – 14:34.32 (2.2s)
305
At the restaurant.
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306
Hello and welcome to our restaurant.
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307
Hello.
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Thank you.
14:47.56 – 14:48.12 (0.6s)
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Here's the menu.
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310
Can I start you off with anything to drink?
14:50.50 – 14:52.72 (2.2s)
311
Yes, good idea.
14:54.16 – 14:55.36 (1.2s)
312
What have you got?
14:55.36 – 14:56.06 (0.7s)
313
Margarita?
14:57.36 – 14:58.20 (0.8s)
314
Spritz?
14:58.20 – 14:59.20 (1.0s)
315
Pimm's cup?
14:59.20 – 15:00.20 (1.0s)
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That is a cocktail with lemonade, mint, orange, strawberries.
15:00.64 – 15:05.04 (4.4s)
317
I'll have a Pimm's cup.
15:05.84 – 15:06.64 (0.8s)
318
Yes, I'll have a Pimm's cup too.
15:07.64 – 15:09.78 (2.1s)
319
Sure.
15:10.66 – 15:11.00 (0.3s)
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I'll be right back with your drinks.
15:11.00 – 15:12.82 (1.8s)
321
Are you ready to order?
15:17.96 – 15:18.94 (1.0s)
322
Yes.
15:20.02 – 15:20.38 (0.4s)
323
Could you tell me what the soup of the day is?
15:20.38 – 15:22.82 (2.4s)
324
Certainly.
15:23.94 – 15:24.66 (0.7s)
325
Today we're serving French onion soup topped with croutons and cheese.
15:24.66 – 15:29.14 (4.5s)
326
Sounds good to me.
15:30.24 – 15:31.38 (1.1s)
327
I'll have that.
15:31.38 – 15:32.44 (1.1s)
328
What do you fancy, Ryan?
15:32.44 – 15:33.92 (1.5s)
329
Can you tell me what matzo ball soup is?
15:35.70 – 15:37.92 (2.2s)
330
It's a homemade chicken soup with dumplings.
15:37.92 – 15:41.08 (3.2s)
331
Sounds delicious.
15:42.64 – 15:43.58 (0.9s)
332
I'll have that.
15:43.58 – 15:44.46 (0.9s)
333
Thank you.
15:44.46 – 15:45.06 (0.6s)
334
Of course.
15:46.14 – 15:46.68 (0.5s)
335
And for the main course?
15:46.68 – 15:48.24 (1.6s)
336
What kind of sauce is on the chick pine?
15:49.90 – 15:51.92 (2.0s)
337
It's a cream sauce.
15:53.42 – 15:54.68 (1.3s)
338
Cream sauce?
15:55.64 – 15:56.54 (0.9s)
339
That means too much fat, I'm afraid.
15:56.54 – 15:58.98 (2.4s)
340
How about the chicken light?
16:00.20 – 16:01.54 (1.3s)
341
Can you tell me how it's prepared?
16:01.54 – 16:03.08 (1.5s)
342
Skinless chicken breasts are boiled and marinated in olive oil, rosemary, garlic, and lemon.
16:05.10 – 16:11.26 (6.2s)
343
That sounds perfect.
16:12.32 – 16:13.56 (1.2s)
344
I'll have that with fries and a tomato salad.
16:13.56 – 16:16.92 (3.4s)
345
Of course, madam.
16:18.06 – 16:19.38 (1.3s)
346
And for you, sir?
16:19.38 – 16:20.22 (0.8s)
347
I'll have the lobster risotto.
16:21.84 – 16:23.76 (1.9s)
348
Oh, hold on.
16:24.92 – 16:25.90 (1.0s)
349
Is there garlic in that?
16:25.90 – 16:27.38 (1.5s)
350
Yes, it is fried with garlic, butter, and sage.
16:28.52 – 16:31.68 (3.2s)
351
No garlic for me, thanks.
16:32.86 – 16:34.52 (1.7s)
352
I'll make a note for the chef.
16:35.82 – 16:37.16 (1.3s)
353
Checking out.
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354
Good morning.
16:45.24 – 16:45.74 (0.5s)
355
Are you ready to check out?
16:45.74 – 16:47.78 (2.0s)
356
Yes, we are.
16:49.46 – 16:50.70 (1.2s)
357
What room were you in?
16:51.54 – 16:52.84 (1.3s)
358
We're checking out of room 312.
16:53.62 – 16:55.54 (1.9s)
359
How was everything?
16:56.58 – 16:57.58 (1.0s)
360
The room was great.
16:58.98 – 17:00.28 (1.3s)
361
The beds were really comfortable and we weren't expecting our own fridge.
17:00.90 – 17:04.78 (3.9s)
362
I'm glad you liked it.
17:06.22 – 17:07.30 (1.1s)
363
Here is your bill.
17:08.08 – 17:09.20 (1.1s)
364
For 10 nights you have been charged for $2,000.
17:10.36 – 17:13.26 (2.9s)
365
And the other cost is for laundry and room service you made during this time.
17:14.32 – 17:18.74 (4.4s)
366
In total, your bill is $2,250.
17:20.30 – 17:22.66 (2.4s)
367
Could you tell me what this charge is here for $45?
17:25.26 – 17:27.76 (2.5s)
368
Let me check our records.
17:29.26 – 17:30.38 (1.1s)
369
This amount here is for the drinks you had from the minibar in your room.
17:31.54 – 17:35.04 (3.5s)
370
Yes, yes.
17:36.32 – 17:37.04 (0.7s)
371
But we definitely didn't have any orange juice in the restaurant on the 25th.
17:37.74 – 17:41.02 (3.3s)
372
ordered some fresh juice and then changed our minds i'll just check yes there seems to have been a mistake there i do apologize about that mr turner that's okay and what's this 53 for that's the local government tax which we have to charge it's explaining the hotel information back in your room.
17:42.80 – 18:08.32 (25.5s)
373
Do you have any other questions?
18:08.32 – 18:09.68 (1.4s)
374
No, we don't.
18:09.68 – 18:12.36 (2.7s)
375
Now I just need to ask you for your room keys.
18:12.36 – 18:16.42 (4.1s)
376
Here you go.
18:16.42 – 18:17.44 (1.0s)
377
Thanks.
18:17.44 – 18:18.68 (1.2s)
378
Would you like to pay by cash or credit card?
18:18.68 – 18:21.68 (3.0s)
379
I'll pay by card.
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380
videos like this.
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Why practice speaking with this video?

Engaging with the video titled "May I See Your Passport, Please?" creates an excellent opportunity for English learners to practice real-life conversations that occur in travel and tourism settings. The dialogue demonstrates authentic interactions that travelers experience, such as booking hotels and checking in at airports. Practicing these conversations helps you gain confidence and fluency in speaking.

Utilizing a shadowing app while watching this video allows learners to imitate the speakers, enhancing their ability to reproduce natural speech patterns and intonations. This not only boosts speaking skills but also enriches your vocabulary related to travel scenarios, which is essential for any international trip. Furthermore, regular practice can greatly contribute to your IELTS speaking practice by familiarizing you with common expressions used in everyday dialogue.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

In the video, several key structures are employed, which can significantly enhance your speaking repertoire:

  • “Do they have a single room?” – This question structure is useful for inquiries about services and accommodations. It emphasizes the use of present tense and auxiliary verbs.
  • “It’s refundable up to 48 hours before.” – The phrase highlights the use of conditional statements, crucial for conveying terms and conditions in conversations.
  • “Just an extra $50.” – This expression showcases how to discuss costs while emphasizing “just” to soften the financial impact.
  • “Where's my wallet?” – A common phrase for managing personal belongings that demonstrates everyday conversational English.
  • “May I see your passports, please?” – Using polite requests is essential for formal interactions, especially in service scenarios.

Common Pronunciation Traps

Paying attention to pronunciation can greatly affect how well you are understood. In this video, learners might encounter the following tricky words and phrases:

  • “Passport” – The stress is typically on the first syllable, which may be overlooked by non-native speakers.
  • “Checked luggage” – The two words should flow together, making the pronunciation smoother than separating them.
  • “Conveyor belt” – Focus on the syllable emphasis; it’s important to pronounce both parts clearly.
  • “Refundable” – This word can be challenging due to its length and syllable structure; practicing it can help improve your English pronunciation.

To effectively tackle these pronunciation challenges, consider incorporating the shadowing technique into your study routine. Repeating after the speakers in the video aids in internalizing correct pronunciation and intonation, which is key for successful English speaking practice.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

How to Practice Effectively on ShadowingEnglish

  1. Choose your video: Pick a YouTube video with clear, natural English speech. TED Talks, BBC News, movie scenes, podcasts, or IELTS sample answers all work great. Paste the URL into the search bar. Start with shorter videos (under 5 minutes) and content you find genuinely interesting — motivation matters.
  2. Listen first, understand the context: On your first pass, keep the speed at 1x and just listen. Don't try to repeat yet. Focus on understanding the meaning, picking up new vocabulary, and noticing how the speaker stresses words, links sounds, and uses pauses.
  3. Set up Shadowing mode:
    • Wait Mode: Choose +3s or +5s — after each sentence plays, the video pauses automatically so you have time to repeat it out loud. Choose Manual if you want full control and press Next yourself after each repetition.
    • Sub Sync: YouTube subtitles sometimes appear slightly ahead or behind the audio. Use ±100ms to align them perfectly so you can follow along accurately.
  4. Shadow out loud (the core practice): This is where the real work happens. As soon as a sentence plays — or during the pause — repeat it out loud, clearly and confidently. Don't just mouth the words: mirror the speaker's exact rhythm, stress, pitch, and connected speech. Aim to sound like a shadow of the speaker, not just a word-by-word recitation. Use the Repeat feature to drill the same sentence multiple times until it feels natural.
  5. Scale up the challenge: Once a passage feels comfortable, push your limits. Increase speed to <code>1.25x</code> or even <code>1.5x</code> to train high-speed language reflexes. Or set Wait Mode to <code>Off</code> for continuous shadowing — the most advanced and rewarding mode. Consistent daily practice of 15–30 minutes will produce noticeable results within weeks.

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