跟讀練習: English Shadowing Challenge | Practice Speaking Real-Life Conversations - 通過影片學習英語口語
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You know the word, it was right there.
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And then someone asked you a question and your mind went completely blank.
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You stood there feeling like the only person in the room who couldn't speak.
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That feeling is exactly why I made this challenge.
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Seven days, seven conversations, shadowing every day.
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Shadowing means you speak out loud at the same time as the characters speaking, matching their rhythm and their pace.
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You don't wait, you speak with them.
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That's how the words And today we're checking into a hotel, something I'll be doing really soon, in a couple of weeks.
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You have just arrived after a long journey and you go to the front desk.
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But there is a small problem waiting for you.
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Here are the words and phrases you need to know first.
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To check in.
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To check in at a hotel means to arrive, confirm your booking at the front desk and get your room key.
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Next, reservation.
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A reservation is a booking you made ahead of time.
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At a hotel, you will usually open with, I have a reservation under the name, followed by your name.
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versus queen bed.
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A king and a queen are both standard hotel bed sizes, but a king is larger Many hotels let you specify where you want when you book.
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Next, complimentary.
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Complimentary means free of charge.
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Offered as a courtesy.
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So, complimentary breakfast means it is included and you do not pay extra.
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Then, to charge something to the room.
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To charge something to the room means to add it to
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your hotel bill rather than paying for it separately at that moment.
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Next, incidentals.
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Incidentals are a deposit that hotels hold on your card when you arrive.
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To cover any potential extras like mini bar use or damages, it is released back to you when you check out if you have not used anything.
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Then, late checkout.
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Late checkout means staying in your room past the standard checkout time, which is usually noon.
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Some hotels offer it for free depending on availability.
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Others charge a small fee.
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Next, do not disturb.
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Do not disturb is a sign or a switch on your hotel room door
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that tells housekeeping and staff not to knock or enter.
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Then, to upgrade.
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To upgrade, a guess means to move them to a better room than the one they booked.
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Sometimes hotels do this for free as a goodwill gesture.
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And finally, amenities.
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Amenities are all the facilities and services a hotel provides.
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Things like a gym, a pool, a restaurant, or room service.
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One quick thing before the conversation, I have to mention this handbook again because
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so many of you got it after day two and you've been writing to me about it.
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It's the 300 plus English words and expressions handbook, and today's dialogue is a perfect example of why I keep recommending it.
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Hotels, travel, asking for things, dealing with small problems.
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The whole conversation runs on the kind of are still struggling with.
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The handbook has over 300 expressions like this, organized by situation, with example sentences, so you see exactly how to use each one.
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Travel and hotels has its own little section.
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Small talk has its own section.
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Asking for help, complaining politely, all of it.
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It's a download, so you get it in your email a few minutes after you buy,
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and you can shadow from it the same conversation.
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Good evening.
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Welcome to the Meridian.
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Checking in?
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Yes, hi.
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I have a reservation.
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The name is Jordan.
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Jamie Jordan.
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Jamie Jordan, Let me pull that up.
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one moment, Okay, I have got you here.
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A standard king room, two nights.
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Checking out Sunday morning.
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Is that right?
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That is correct, yes.
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So, I do need to mention something.
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The room you originally booked had a maintenance issue earlier today.
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a problem with the heating unit.
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I am really sorry about that.
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But what I have done is moved you to a room on the fourth floor.
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It is a superior room.
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slightly larger, same rate.
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so there is no extra charge at all.
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Oh.
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Well, that actually sounds fine.
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Does it have a king bed?
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I specifically requested one when I made the booking.
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It does.
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Yes.
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King Bed.
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City View.
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and it is on the quieter side of the building, away from the street.
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so in some ways it is actually an upgrade.
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Okay.
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That sounds good.
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I will not complain.
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Is breakfast included with my rate or is that separate?
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Breakfast is not included in the standard rate, unfortunately.
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However, We do have a complimentary coffee and pastry station in the lobby every morning, from 6 until 10.
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And our restaurant does a full breakfast.
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which you can either pay for directly, or charge to the room.
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I will probably just grab something from the lobby.
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That is fine.
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What about the gym?
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is that available to guests yes the gym is complimentary for all guests
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It is on the second floor and it is open 24 hours, The pool is also available.
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though that closes at 10 in the evening.
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Good to know.
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And the mini bar in the room?
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How does that work?
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Everything in the mini bar is charged to your room automatically.
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when it is removed from the fridge.
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You will see it itemized on your bill at checkout.
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On that note, I DO NEED TO TAKE A CARD FOR INCIDENTALS.
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It is a hold of $50 that is released in full When you check out assuming no extras.
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Sure, of course.
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Here's my card.
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Thank you.
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Just give me a moment.
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Perfect.
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That has gone through.
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Here are your two key cards.
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The lifts are just to your right, fourth floor, Room 412.
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The key cards also get you into the gym and the pool.
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Great.
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One thing I wanted to ask, is there any chance of a late checkout on Sunday?
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My flight is not until quite late in the evening.
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I cannot confirm it right now.
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But if you call down to reception on Sunday morning, we can check what the availability looks like.
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If the room is free for that night, We can usually extend until 2 p .m at no extra charge.
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That would be really helpful.
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Thank you.
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Last thing.
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The "Do not disturb." Is it a physical sign or is there a switch somewhere?
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It is a switch just inside the door on the left -hand side as you walk in.
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When it is on, a light comes on outside your room and housekeeping will not enter.
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Perfect.
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That is everything I needed.
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Thank you so much.
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"Absolutely, my pleasure." I hope you have a really comfortable stay.
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Do not hesitate to call the front desk if you need anything at all.
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We are here 24 hours.
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Wonderful.
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Thank you.
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Good night.
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Good night.
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Okay, now you speak.
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The conversation plays again.
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Say the customer's words at the exact same time as you hear them.
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Good evening.
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Welcome to the Meridian.
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Checking in.
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Yes, hi.
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I have a reservation.
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The name is Jordan.
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Jamie Jordan.
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Jamie Jordan, Let me pull that up.
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one moment, Okay, I have got you here.
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A standard king room, two nights.
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Checking out Sunday morning.
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Is that right?
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That is correct, yes.
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So, I do need to mention something.
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The room you originally booked had a maintenance issue earlier today.
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a problem with the heating unit.
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I am really sorry about that.
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But what I have done is moved you to a room on the fourth floor.
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It is a superior room.
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slightly larger, same rate.
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so there is no extra charge at all.
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Oh.
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Well, that actually sounds fine.
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Does it have a king bed?
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I specifically requested one when I made the booking.
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It does.
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Yes.
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King Bed City View.
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and it is on the quieter side of the building, away from the street.
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so in some ways it is actually an upgrade.
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Okay.
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That sounds good.
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I will not complain.
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Is breakfast included with my rate or is that separate?
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Breakfast is not included in the standard rate, unfortunately.
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However, We do have a complimentary coffee and pastry station in the lobby every morning, from 6 until 10.
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And our restaurant does a full breakfast.
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which you can either pay for directly, or charge to the room.
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I will probably just grab something from the lobby.
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That is fine.
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What about the gym?
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Is that available to guests?
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Yes, the gym is complimentary for all guests.
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It is on the second floor and it is open 24 hours, The pool is also available.
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though that closes at 10 in the evening.
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Good to know.
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And the mini bar in the room?
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How does that work?
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Everything in the mini bar is charged to your room automatically, when it is removed from the fridge.
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You will see it itemized on your bill at checkout.
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On that note, I DO NEED TO TAKE A CARD FOR INCIDENTALS.
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It is a hold of $50 that is released in full, when you check out assuming no extras.
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Sure, of course.
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Here's my card.
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Thank you.
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Just give me a moment.
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Perfect.
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That has gone through.
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Here are your two key cards.
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The lifts are just to your right, fourth floor, Room 412.
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The key cards also get you into the gym and the pool.
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Great!
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One thing I wanted to ask, is there any chance of a late checkout on Sunday?
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My flight is not until quite late in the evening.
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I cannot confirm it right now.
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But if you call down to reception on Sunday morning, we can check what the availability looks like.
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If the room is free for that night, We can usually extend until 2 p .m at no extra charge.
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That would be really helpful.
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Thank you.
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Last thing.
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The "Do not disturb." Is it a physical sign or is there a switch somewhere?
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It is a switch just inside the door on the left -hand side as you walk in.
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When it is on, a light comes on outside your room and housekeeping will not enter.
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Perfect.
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That is everything I needed.
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Thank you so much.
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Absolutely, my pleasure.
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I hope you have a really comfortable stay.
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Do not hesitate to call the front desk if you need anything at all.
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We are here 24 hours.
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Wonderful.
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Thank you.
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Good night.
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Good night.
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That's day four.
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You passed the halfway point.
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Write day four done in the comments
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and let me know how does your mouth feel after four days of speaking out loud?
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Tomorrow is your first phone call dialogue.
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I think it's going to be the hardest one yet.
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See you for day five and bye bye.
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背景與情境
在學習英語口語的過程中，許多學習者面臨一個共同的挑戰：在對話中瞬間失去思維的連貫性。這個影片旨在幫助你克服這種困擾，尤其是在實際生活中與人交流時。通過這個為期七天的挑戰，你將透過“shadowing”（即邊聽邊說）來練習英語口語。這種方法不僅能提升語言的流暢性，還能幫助你掌握日常對話中常用的詞彙和表達。
每日交流的Top 5短語
- 入住/Check in: 到達酒店並確認預訂，獲取房間鑰匙。
- 預訂/Reservation: 提前做好的房間預定，開口時通常會說“我的預訂在…（你的名字）”。
- 免費/Complimentary: 表示無需付費的服務，比如“免費早餐”。
- 收費到房間/Charge something to the room: 指將費用加到酒店賬單上，而不是當場付款。
- 設施/Amenities: 酒店提供的所有服務與設施，例如健身房、游泳池、餐廳等。
逐步Shadowing指導
若想有效地利用這個影片提升你的英語口語能力，以下是一些具體步驟來幫助你進行“shadow speaking”:
- 第一步： 觀看影片，先了解對話的整體內容及情境，讓自己熟悉話題。
- 第二步： 搭配文本，逐句跟讀，確保語音和節奏與影片中的角色一致，這能顯著提升你的發音和流利度。
- 第三步： 嘗試不看文本，邊聽邊說，這是提高你口語反應能力的有效方法。
- 第四步： 針對每個短語進行深入練習，比如用它們造句、進行小組討論或模擬場景。
- 第五步： 最後，整理和記憶新的詞彙，可以使用類似“雅思口語練習”的方法進行復習，以便在未來的溝通中自如運用。
通過這種“shadow speak”的練習方式，你將能夠有效提高英語口語能力，輕鬆應對各種生活場景中的對話挑戰。
影片中的語法
說話人最常用的結構，並附上影片中的原話：
| 結構 | 影片中的用法 |
|---|---|
| 被動語態 be + 過去分詞 — 強調發生了什麼，而不是誰做的 | is included · is released · is moved |
| 現在完成時 have/has + 過去分詞 — 過去發生但與現在仍有關聯的事 | have just arrived · have done · has gone |
什麼是跟讀法？
跟讀法 (Shadowing) 是一種有科學依據的語言學習技巧，最初開發用於專業口譯員的培訓，並由多語言者Alexander Arguelles博士普及。這個方法簡單而強大：您在聽英語母語原聲的同時立即大聲重複——就像是一個延遲1-2秒緊跟說話者的影子。與被動聽力或語法練習不同，跟讀法強迫您的大腦和口腔肌肉同時處理並模模擬實的講話模式。研究表明它能顯著提高發音準確性，語調，節奏，連讀，聽力理解和口語流利度——使其成為雅思口語備考和真實英語交流最有效的方法之一。