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Clerk: Good afternoon, madam. How can I help you?
Shirley: Well, I am a bit out of shape. I’m thinking about getting some exercises to keep fit.
Clerk: Oh, that’s good news for us.
Shirley: So what do you provide?
Clerk: First of all, we’ll design a custom-made work-out plan according to your habits.
Shirley: How can you get that done?
Clerk: Well, we give each of our customers a personal trainer who is qualified. And he will give you a fitness assessment and then come up with the work-out plan for your needs.
Shirley: What else?
Clerk: Since everyone is different, your personal trainer will find you a suitable type of exercise equipment and teach you all the techniques to help you achieve your fitness level and goal.
Shirley: Sounds pretty good. What about the charge?
Clerk: That depends. We offer membership for one month, half a year and one year.
Shirley: Maybe one month. Just have a try first. Not too tough at the beginning.
Clerk: Wise decision. You’ll find it’s totally worth it.
Shirley: What’s your business hour?
Clerk: We are open all day long from 6:00am till 12:00pm. And you are welcome anytime.
Shirley: Thank you.
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职员：下午好，女士。有什么能为您效劳的吗?
雪莉：那个，我身体有点走形了，我在考虑做点运动来保持体型。
职员：哦，这对我们是好消息啊。
雪莉：你们能提供什么(服务)?
职员：首先，我们会根据顾客的兴趣为顾客做一个健身计划。
雪莉：你们会怎么做呢?
职员：哦，我们会为每一个顾客安排一名专业的私人健身教练。他会给你做一份健康评估，然后根据需求制定出相应的健身计划。
雪莉：还有别的吗?
职员：因为每个人的情况不同，所以私人教练会帮你找一个合适的运动器材和具体使用方法以帮你达到健身的目标。
雪莉：听起来很不错。怎么收费呢?
职员：看情况的。我们提供一个月，半年和一年的会员卡。
雪莉：我要一个月的。先试一下。开始先别太多了。
职员：很聪明的决定。你会发现它很超值的。
雪莉：你们的营业时间是什么?
职员：我们从早上6点一直开到晚上12点。随时欢迎您的光临。
雪莉：谢谢。
经典背诵 Recitation
Shirley: I’m a bit out of shape these days. In order to be healthy I go to a gym to do some exercise. I have a personal trainer who gives me a custom-made work-out plan which is really effective. Though it costs me a lot of money, I think it’s worth it. Anyway health comes first.
生词小结
out of shape 体型不好
design vt. 设计
habit n. 习惯
personal trainer 私人教练
assessment n. 评估
come up with 想出
equipment n. 设备
achieve vt. 达到
qualified adj. 有资格的
achieve vt. 达到
