英语口语大赢家Topic238:咨询和报名（在线收听）

咨询和报名 Consulting and Signing Up

经过比较后，阿美决定到附近的驾校去咨询报名。结果阿美是报名了，还是放弃了？我们来看看吧！

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Receptionist: May I help you?

May: Yes, I'd like to sign up for the summer program on driving, please.

Receptionist: Of course, Miss. Here's our brochure.

May: How long is the program?

Receptionist: The program goes for forty days.

May: What if I need more time to learn?

Receptionist: In that case, you can extend your courses without additional charge. But most people accomplish all the tasks within 3 months. In fact, it takes some people only one month.

May: Do you offer both theory courses and practice courses?

Receptionist: Of course we do. For theory courses, you learn the laws and regulations, including how to deal with accidents on the road.

May: I see. Thanks. Can you tell me something about the instructors?

Receptionist: Our instructors are all professional drivers. They are very experienced and responsible.

May: Is there any discount for early bookings?

Receptionist: I'm afraid not, Miss. But if you attend our school, our trainer will escort you for additional ten hours when you drive first time.

May: Will they sit beside me or just drive after me?

Receptionist: They will sit in the same car with you, and help you at the wheel.

May: That's wonderful. I will sign up summer class. Thanks.

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接待员: 有什么可以帮忙的吗？

阿美: 我想报一个暑假驾校班。

接待员: 好的，小姐。这是我们的宣传单。

阿美: 这个项目会持续多久？

接待员: 大概40天。

阿美: 如果我需要更多的时间学习呢？

接待员: 那样的话，你可以增加你的课时，不需要额外付费。但是大部分人在三个月内都可以学完所有课程。事实上，一些人只需要一个月。

阿美: 你们有理论课和实践课吗？

接待员: 当然有。在理论课上，学习交通法规，包括在路上如何处理交通事故。

阿美: 我知道了，谢谢。你能给我说说有关教练的情况吗？

接待员: 我们的教练都是专业的司机。他们富有经验和责任心。

阿美: 提前报名的话会有折扣吗？

接待员: 恐怕没有，小姐。但是如果在我们学校学习的话，当你第一次开车时，我们的教练可以给你提供10个小时的陪练。

阿美: 他们是坐在我身边还是开车跟在我后面？

接待员: 他们会坐在你旁边，手把手教你。

阿美: 太好了。我报暑期班，谢谢。
经典背诵 Recitation
Receptionist: Hello, I work at a driving school. This summer many people come here to sign up for the summer driving program. I'm very happy to answer all of their questions. For the summer program, there is no discount for early bookings, but we often ten free hours for learners.

生词小结
sign up 报名

brochure n. 小册子

extend vt. 延长

accomplish vt. 完成

instructor n. 指导老师

escort vt. 护送

注释
at the wheel 在驾驶（汽车等），相当于behind the wheel.

Material 语素
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