周末，雪莉要帮简去“明星”健身房询问一些详细的情况。那她有没有达到自己的目的呢?

【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.

【听看学】

接待员:有什么可以帮忙的吗?

雪莉:我的好朋友有点发胖了。她想报一个健身班。我来帮她问问相关的课程信息。

接待员:好的，女士。不要担心。我们俱乐部会解决她所有的困扰。

雪莉:这是我第一次来这。你能够详细给我介绍下你们的服务吗?

接待员:没问题，这有三种不同的会员卡，包括月卡，半年卡和年卡。

雪莉:好的，有打折吗?

接待员:嗯，女士，你朋友很幸运。在这个月里所有的顾客都会享受8折。

雪莉:你们的服务也是享受8折?开玩笑啦。顺便问下，你们这可以使用信用卡吗?

接待员:当然，我们这接受支票和信用卡。

雪莉:你们的售后服务怎样?

接待员:你不用担心。如果有任何问题，你可以随时给我打电话。

雪莉:那正是我想要的。还有一件事，如果我没有时间，我能重新安排我的课程吗?

接待员:可以的，但只能在有效期内。

雪莉:如果已经开课了，我能够退课吗?

接待员:当然，只要你有足够的理由说服自己。

雪莉:这个不用当心，我们从没做过此类事情。

【经典背诵 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.

【生词小结】

reschedule vt. 重新安排时间

Material 语素

Svetlana Khorkina

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霍尔金娜

霍尔金娜1979年1月19日出生于别尔哥罗德。至今为止，她是历史上唯一(不论男性还是女性)赢得三次世界全能头衔的人。在1997年，2001年和2003年的世界全能比赛中，她取得了第一，并在1996年和2000年奥林匹克运动会高低杠中获得了金牌。

Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee is perhaps the greatest martial artist of the twentieth century. He was not only an amazing athlete and martial artist, but he possessed genuine superstar charisma and through a handful of films he left behind an indelible impression. His acting, some would say, was negligible, but his athletic skills seemed almost superhuman. Moreover, he developed his martial art style which was more of an idea of being flexible and practical with learning martial arts.

李小龙

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