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Dialogue 1
Excuse me, is this the right way to the Great Wall?
Excuse me, is this the right way to the Great Wall?
Oh, it is really far from here. You are actually going in the wrong direction.
The Great Wall is far from here. You are going in the wrong direction.
I must have taken a wrong turn.
Oh, you must have taken a wrong turn just now.
M: That's all right. Go back the way you came. After about five kilometers, you will see a hotel on the roadside. It's a big one. You can't miss it.
Nothing, you can go back the same way, drive for 5 kilometers, and you will see a hotel on the roadside, which is quite big. You should be able to see it.
C: Then what?
Okay, then what?
M: Turn right at the next intersection. Drive on for about one kilometer, and you'll see the entrance of expressway to the Great Wall.
Turn right at the next intersection, drive for about one kilometer, and you will see expressway to the Great Wall.
I really appreciate it．
Thank you very much
M: You're welcome.
You're welcome.
C: By the way, how long will it take?
By the way, how long will it take?
M: It will take about an hour if there is no traffic jam.
An hour, if there is no traffic jam.
C: I heard that the Great Wall closed early in the afternoon. Do you think I can get there before closing time?
I heard that the Great Wall was closed early in the afternoon. Can I get there before closing time?
Yes, I think so. It doesn't close until 5 o'clock. You still have plenty of time.
Well, it doesn't close until 5 pm. It is still early.
C: Great! Thank you!
Great, thank you!
You're welcome. Have a good time!
You're welcome. Have fun.
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Oh, no. I seem to have lost my train ticket.
Oh, no. I think this is just my ticket!
Are you kidding? The train leaves in an hour. Where did you put it?
Are you kidding? The train leaves in an hour. Where did you put it?
C: It was in my pocket, but now I can't find it.
I put it in my pocket, but it's gone now.
M: Is it in the other pocket?
Which pocket?
C: No, it isn't. Damn it! I will have to buy another ticket.
No, shit. I have to buy another one.
M: Let's go to the information desk first to see if anyone has found it and handed it in.
Let's go to the reception desk first to see if anyone has found it.
C: All right.
All right.
L: What can I do for you? Sir?
Can I help you, sir?
C: I wonder if anyone has put a wallet in the train ticket. I just lost my ticket to Beijing tonight.
Excuse me, has anyone found the train ticket and handed it in? I lost my train ticket, a train ticket to Beijing tonight.
Let me see. I'm sorry. I'm fine. Do you want to buy another one?
Let me see ... Sorry,no. Do you want to buy another one?
C: Yes. If I can't get to Beijing tomorrow morning. My wife will kill me. how much is it?
Well, my wife will kill me if I can't get to Beijing tomorrow morning. How many/much?
Hard seat 1: 150 yuan.
Hard seat 150 yuan.
sir
... sir?
C: Where is my wallet? Someone stole my wallet!
Where is my wallet? My wallet was stolen, too
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We still have one day before we go home. What will we see tomorrow?
I won't go there again. Where shall we go tomorrow?
J: I don't know. We enjoyed the natural scenery and the city scenery. What else is there to see?
I don't know. We enjoyed the natural scenery and the city features. What else is there to see?
M: How about visiting the factory?
How about an "industrial tour"?
You mean to visit the factory?
You mean to visit the factory?
M: Yes. I heard that there is a big car company nearby, which is open to the public every weekend. We can go and see how cars are made and learn more about the automobile industry.
Yes, I heard that there is a big car company near here, which is open to the public every weekend. We can visit, see how cars are produced and learn about the automobile industry.
Good idea! I've always been interested in this. How much is the admission fee?
That's a good idea. I've always been interested. How much is the ticket?
M: I'm not sure, but as far as I know, most factory visits are free. They are sponsored by companies that provide tours.
I don't know, but most of these tours are free. I accept the arrangement of our company.
Really? What is the company doing this for?
Really? Why is the company so generous?
M: I believe most of them think this is good public relations. They can promote their products and make their company more famous.
I think they regard this as a public relations strategy, so as to promote products and enhance corporate visibility.
Oh, I see. So visiting the factory is good for both the company and the tourists.
Oh, I see. Therefore, "industrial tourism" is good for both enterprises and tourists.
M: That's right.
That's right.
J: Do we need to make an appointment in advance?
Do we have to make an appointment in advance?
M: I'll call the tourist information center to check.
I'll call the tourist information center to ask.