[Travel English] Asking about Attractions

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Asking about attractions in the hotel 🏨🙋🏾🗣

Do you know how to ask about attractions when visiting a new city?

This is a listening practice so I did not put on subtitles but the full script is below🙋🏾👇🏾

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Transcript:

Traveler: Hi, I’d like to ask about the attractions around here.

Hotel Receptionist: Sure, would you like some recommendations?

Traveler: Yes, please. I’m wondering how should I start my sightseeing?

Hotel Receptionist: The Taipei 101 is always a good place to go.

Traveler: I saw the Taipei 101 on my last visit here. Can you recommend somewhere else, please?

Hotel Receptionist: Hmm. What other things are are you interested in?

Traveler: In my spare time, I really like human history and I love to go running.

Hotel Receptionist: Aha! Have you been to Chang Kai Shek Memorial Park? Well, Chang Kai Shek Memorial Park is a wonderful place to run. After (running) you can head inside to learn more about Taiwan's history. It's a great place to go.

Traveler: Great! That sounds like a plan. Thanks a lot.

Hotel Receptionist: I'm sure you're going to have a good time there. Is there anything else that you would like me to help you with?

Traveler: Yes, sorry, I've got another question. How do I get to the Chang Kai Shek Memorial Park. Can I walk there, or is there a MRT station close to it?

Hotel Receptionist: Yes, you can take the MRT there. You need to get off at the Chang Kai Shek Memorial Park station. It's around a 5-minute walk from there.

Traveler: Great and also, is there any good restaurants around? I’m starving. I skipped breakfast this morning.

Hotel Receptionist: Oh, you skipped breakfast? That's a pity. I recommend you try Taiwanese breakfast. There's a place around the corner that sells "Shāobǐng yóutiáo" which is basically clay oven rolls with fried breadstick. Actually, you might find it still opened. It's opened until 12:30.

Traveler: Great, I'll check it out. Thanks a lot!

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