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ID: 1386 Intermediate
Traveling in China can be a bit different than what some tourists are used to. Many people opt to travel as a part of a tour group (you've all seen them - they often have a brightly-dressed guide with a flag and matching t-shirts). While this kind of travel has its benefits, there are some undeniable drawbacks, as well. Find out more by tuning in to today's lesson!
Fri Mar 26 2010 | John, Jenny
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SIMPLIFIED PINYIN ENGLISH  
各位 gèwèi every person
团友 tuányǒu group member
注意 zhùyì to pay attention to
赶紧 gǎnjǐn hurriedly, quickly
各位团友，注意了！赶紧上车，我们要去购物了。
gèwèi tuányǒu ，zhùyì le ！gǎnjǐn shàngchē ，wǒmen yào qù gòuwù le 。
Tour group members, pay attention! Hurry and board the bus. We're going shopping.
导游，再玩一会儿吧。
dǎoyóu ，zài wán yīhuǐr ba 。
Tour guide, let's hang out a bit longer.
时间来不及了。
shíjiān láibují le 。
We don't have time.
什么嘛，海洋公园才玩了一个小时。
shénme ma ，hǎiyáng gōngyuán cái wán le yī ge xiǎoshí 。
What? We're at Ocean Park and we're only staying for one hour?
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