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The word “tour,” in this podcast, means an organized visit to one or more places so that one can become familiar with them and learn more about them, especially their cultural and historical importance: “Have you ever been on a tour of the Grand Canyon?” With a “package tour,” all expenses are included in the cost: “This package tour includes transportation, meals, drinks, museum admission, and a souvenir.” The phrase “to be on tour” means for a musician or a band to go to many different places to perform in front of large audiences: “If my favorite band ever goes on tour and comes here to Boise, I’ll definitely buy a ticket.” Finally, the phrase “a tour of duty” refers to the period of time when one goes to another country to work or serve in the military: “He served one tour of duty in Iraq and one in Afghanistan.” big on In this podcast, the phrase “big on (something)” means very interested in and excited by something, or with a strong interest and passion for something: “Melinda is really big on fashion and owns more clothes than anyone else I know.” The phrase “a big deal” describes something that is very important: “Deciding which university to attend is a big deal that can affect the rest of your 3 these materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. English as a Second Language Podcast www.eslpod.com ESL Podcast 138 – Hotel Tour Desk life.” Or, “Please stop apologizing for what happened. It’s not a big deal.” The phrase “the big one” is used to talk about a very large earthquake that is expected to affect much of the western United States sometime in the future, although nobody knows when: “If scientists could tell us when the big one will happen, we could try to protect ourselves.”
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 138: Hotel Tour Desk.
You’re listening to English as a Second Language Podcast episode 138. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
On this podcast, we’re going to be talking about making a reservation in a hotel to take a tour. Let’s go!
[start of dialog]
Sam: Hi, is this where I can get information on tours?
Nan: Yes, I can help you with that. What type of tour are you thinking about? There are some great city tours that are half-day or full- day.
Sam: You know, we've explored the city a lot since we've been here. I was actually thinking of a side trip.
Nan: Oh, sure. We have excursions to nearby attractions. There are one-day trips or two-day overnight trips, depending on which one you pick.
Sam: I think I'm interested in a hiking trip to the mountains. I'm big on nature. Are the overnight trips expensive?
Nan: Not at all. They are very moderately priced, starting at $120 and up. Here's a brochure on the three hiking tours that are available. All three are guided tours, and meals and transportation are included.
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