周末，雪莉要幫簡去“明星”健身房詢問一些詳細的情況。那她有沒有達到自己的目的呢?

【Listen Read Learn】

Receptionist: Is there anything I can do for you?

Shirley: Yes, my best friend is a little out of shape now. She wants to join a fitness club. And I come over here to ask some information about the courses.

Receptionist: OK, madam. Don’t worry. Our club will solve all her problems.

Shirley: This is my first time here. Can you explain your services in detail?

Receptionist: No problem. There are three types of membership here, for a period of onemonth, half year and whole year.

Shirley: That’s nice. Is there any discount?

Receptionist: Yes, madam, your friend is very lucky. In this month all the customers will enjoy 20% discount.

Shirley: Along with the quality of your services? Whatever, just kidding. By the way, do you accept the credit card?

Receptionist: Of course, we accept check and credit card.

Shirley: And what about your after-sale service?

Receptionist: You don’t have to worry about a thing. If there is any problem, you can call us any time 24 hours.

Shirley: That’s exactly what I want. One more thing, can I reschedule the course when I’m not available?

Receptionist: Yes, only within the effective period.

Shirley: Can I quit the course once I’ve get started?

Receptionist: Of course, as long as you have enough excuses for yourself.

Shirley: Oh, don’t worry. We’ve never done that.

【聽看學】

接待員:有什么可以幫忙的嗎?

雪莉:我的好朋友有點發胖了。她想報一個健身班。我來幫她問問相關的課程信息。

接待員:好的，女士。不要擔心。我們俱樂部會解決她所有的困擾。

雪莉:這是我第一次來這。你能夠詳細給我介紹下你們的服務嗎?

接待員:沒問題，這有三種不同的會員卡，包括月卡，半年卡和年卡。

雪莉:好的，有打折嗎?

接待員:嗯，女士，你朋友很幸運。在這個月里所有的顧客都會享受8折。

雪莉:你們的服務也是享受8折?開玩笑啦。順便問下，你們這可以使用信用卡嗎?

接待員:當然，我們這接受支票和信用卡。

雪莉:你們的售后服務怎樣?

接待員:你不用擔心。如果有任何問題，你可以隨時給我打電話。

雪莉:那正是我想要的。還有一件事，如果我沒有時間，我能重新安排我的課程嗎?

接待員:可以的，但只能在有效期內。

雪莉:如果已經開課了，我能夠退課嗎?

接待員:當然，只要你有足夠的理由說服自己。

雪莉:這個不用當心，我們從沒做過此類事情。

【經典背誦 Recitation】

Receptionist: Hello, I am a receptionist at a fitness club. Everyday many customers come to ask information about our training courses, especially these days, since our club is giving the customers a discount. Although some customers are very particular, I still like my job.

【生詞小結】

reschedule vt. 重新安排時間

Material 語素

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Bruce Lee

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