Nora and Gerald are having lunch together at work.
N: Hey, Gerald. I’m going to travel abroad soon and want to make the most of my trip. Any suggestions?
G: How about trying a walking tour? It’s a great way to explore a city and learn about its culture.
N: What exactly are walking tours?
G: Walking tours are guided tours carried outon foot and are usually led by trained locals or experts. They take you through different neighborhoods or areas of a city and share interesting stories, historical facts, and local insightsalong the way.
G: You can easily join a walking tour by bookingin advance with tour companies or checking for local guides at designatedmeeting points. Some cities even offer free walking tours where you simply give a tip as payment.
N: I see. Do you think I can also book one at my hotel?
G: Most likely. Many hotels are in contact withtour agenciesand can help book one for you.
N: Thanks for the information. I’ll certainly try one.
G: Don’t mention it. I hope you discover some hidden gemson your trip.
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Words in Use
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historical
[hɪsˋtɔrɪk!]
adj. 與歷史有關的
Emma doesn’t enjoy historical novels; she likes modern short stories instead.
艾瑪不喜歡歷史小說，她倒喜歡現代短篇小說。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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book
[bʊk]
vt. 預定
三態
book / booked [bʊkt] / booked [bʊkt]
I ‘d like to book a table for five for 8PM, please.
我想預定晚上八點一張五人座的桌位，麻煩你。
高中 Level 1
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suggestion
[səˋdʒɛstʃən]
n. 建議；提議
=
advice
=
proposal
They accepted our suggestion and changed their plan.
他們接受我們的提議而改變計畫。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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insight
[ˋɪn͵saɪt]
n. 洞察力（不可數）；深入理解，深刻見解
Eric is a man of greatinsight.
艾瑞克是個很有洞察力的人。
Amy Tan’s novels give an insight into the lives of Chinese Americans living in the US.
譚艾美的小說帶我們深入了解華裔美國人在美國的生活。
高中 Level 5
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designated
[ˋdɛzɪg͵netɪd]
a. 指定的
英檢中高
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gem
[dʒɛm]
n. 寶石
Practical Phrases
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make the most of...
充分利用⋯⋯
We need to make the most of this beautiful day and take more photos.
我們必須好好把握今天的好天氣並多拍一點照片。
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carry out... / carry... out
執行……
To carry out the plan, we need at least another $50,000.
為了要執行這個計畫，我們至少需要再追加 5 萬美元。
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on foot
走路，步行
It takes Vicky 20 minutes to get to school on foot.
薇琪走路去學校要花 20 分鐘。
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along the way
在途中
When hiking, David enjoyed the beautiful views along the way.
健行時,大衛欣賞沿途的美景。
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in advance
事先，預先
= beforehand
Sean booked the hotel six months in advance.
尚恩提前 6 個月訂飯店。
