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Beyond the basics · connected conversation · About 12 min

Compare choices before deciding

Compare distance and price. Link the choice to your luggage, and check extra charges before deciding.

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01

我们选哪家酒店?

Which hotel shall we choose?

02

这家离车站近,但是那家更便宜。

This one is close to the station, but that one is cheaper.

03

我们的行李多,离车站近会更方便。

We have a lot of luggage, so being close to the station would be more convenient.

04

那就选这家吧。包含早餐吗?

Then let's choose this one. Is breakfast included?

05

早餐要另外收费。我们先确认一下总价,好吗?

It costs extra. Shall we check the total price first?

06

好。知道总价之后再决定吧。

Yes. Let's decide after we know the total.

Conversation practice

Listen, then hide your lines and answer aloud. Read the meaning only when needed. Try the changed situation before revealing a model response. These speaking tasks are self-practice, not automatically graded.

Other person

Which hotel shall we choose?

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我们选哪家酒店?

You

This one is close to the station, but that one is cheaper.

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这家离车站近,但是那家更便宜。

Other person

We have a lot of luggage, so being close to the station would be more convenient.

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我们的行李多,离车站近会更方便。

You

Then let's choose this one. Is breakfast included?

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那就选这家吧。包含早餐吗?

Other person

It costs extra. Shall we check the total price first?

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早餐要另外收费。我们先确认一下总价,好吗?

You

Yes. Let's decide after we know the total.

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好。知道总价之后再决定吧。

Change the situation

Now you have little luggage and want the cheaper hotel. Explain your reason and preference.

One possible response

我们的行李少,所以我想选更便宜的酒店。

We have little luggage, so I'd like to choose the cheaper hotel.

Did you include all the changed details? Now switch roles and ask one follow-up question of your own.

这家离车站近,但是那家更便宜。

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Check understanding · three questions

01What still needs checking before the final decision?
02Which response comes immediately after this line in the dialogue? 我们选哪家酒店?
03Choose the response that fits the changed situation. Now you have little luggage and want the cheaper hotel. Explain your reason and preference.

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