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The Ticket That No Longer Works

Casual ticket conversation

你将学会: 完成本活动后，你将能够理解一段关于退还演唱会门票的文字对话，找出朋友们考虑的选择，并写一条简短礼貌的信息，说明情况并提出公平的解决办法。

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The Ticket That No Longer Works

Casual ticket conversation

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第 1 步，共 12 步

阅读之前

麦雅告诉乔丹她可能去不了演唱会，两人在讨论该如何处理她不打算用的那张门票。

说话的人

Maya: 麦雅，可能去不了演唱会的朋友
Jordan: 乔丹，买了门票并负责处理此事的朋友

关键词

back out: 临时取消，放弃原定计划
transfer the ticket: 把门票转让给别人
service fee: 卖票时收取的手续费
split the difference: 分摊损失，每人承担一部分
face value: 门票上印的原始价格

正文 · 第 1 部分，共 5 部分

MayaHey, I’m really sorry, but I might have to back out of the concert at the last minute. My sister just told me she needs help moving that night. I know you bought the second ticket for me, so I don’t want you to be stuck with it.

问题

问题 1：

Why might Maya miss the concert?

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麦雅为什么可能错过演唱会？

She needs to help her sister move.

She forgot to buy the ticket.

She has to work at the venue.

She no longer likes the band.

正文 · 第 2 部分，共 5 部分

JordanThat’s okay. The venue says we can transfer the ticket, although I’m not sure whether a buyer would pay the full price. We could ask around first, or you could request a refund if the show’s policy allows it. The problem is that they may keep the service fee.

问题

问题 2：

What does the venue allow the friends to do?

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场馆允许朋友们做什么？

Change the concert date.

Transfer the ticket.

Exchange the ticket for merchandise.

Give the ticket to the band.

问题

问题 3：

What is one possible disadvantage of requesting a refund?

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申请退款的一个可能缺点是什么？

The venue may keep the service fee.

Maya would have to buy two new tickets.

Jordan could not attend the concert.

The refund would arrive after the concert.

正文 · 第 3 部分，共 5 部分

MayaI’d rather not make you handle everything, especially since I’m the one changing plans. If we can’t find someone who wants it, would you be open to splitting the difference? You could sell it below face value, and I’d cover half of what you lose. That seems fair to me.

问题

问题 4：

What solution does Maya suggest if they cannot find another buyer?

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如果找不到其他买家，麦雅提出什么解决办法？

Jordan should give the ticket away.

Maya should pay the full face value again.

They should split the financial difference.

They should cancel the concert.

正文 · 第 4 部分，共 5 部分

JordanYes, that sounds reasonable. I’ll post it in our group chat tonight and see whether anyone is interested. If nobody responds, I’ll let you know before I list it online. Then we can decide how to make it right. Does that work for you?

问题

问题 5：

What will Jordan do first?

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乔丹首先会做什么？

Request a refund immediately.

Post the ticket in their group chat.

Sell the ticket at the venue.

Ask Maya to attend anyway.

正文 · 第 5 部分，共 5 部分

MayaIt does, and thanks for being flexible. I can also ask around at work, so you won’t have to do all the searching. No pressure if you’d rather request the refund first; just tell me what you prefer, and I’ll cover the fee.