百貨公司周年慶門口排隊，是展開Small Talk練英文的絕佳機會

Alice在百貨公司周年慶門口排隊時，與前面的女性外國人展開Small Talk

Alice: "Excuse me, I love your bag! Is it from a local designer?"「不好意思，我很喜歡你的包包！是本地設計師的作品嗎？」

Ivy: "Oh, thank you! Actually, I got it in Thailand. I'm a bit of a nomad."「哦，謝謝你！其實我是在泰國買的。我有點像個遊牧民族。」

Alice: "That's so cool! Are you visiting Taiwan then?"「太酷了！那你是來台灣旅遊的嗎？」

Ivy: "Sort of. I'm Ivy, by the way. I'm a digital nomad, and this is actually my third time in Taiwan. I stay in each country for about two months."「算是吧。順便說一下，我叫 Ivy。我是個數位遊牧民族，這其實是我第三次來台灣了。我通常在每個國家停留大約兩個月。」

Alice: "Wow, that's fascinating! I'm Alice. What brings you back to Taiwan? And how did you hear about this sale?"「哇，太有趣了！我是 Alice。是什麼讓你一再回到台灣呢？還有，你是怎麼知道這個特賣會的？」

Ivy: "I love the blend of modern and traditional here. Plus, the food is amazing! As for the sale, my local friends couldn't stop talking about it. Apparently, it's a big deal?"「我喜歡這裡現代和傳統的融合。再加上，這裡的食物太棒了！至於這個特賣會，我的台灣朋友一直在談論它。看來這是件大事？」

Alice: "Oh, it's huge! Department store anniversary sales are like a national event here. People plan for it months in advance. It's your first time experiencing it?"「哦，確實很重要！百貨公司週年慶在這裡就像是國家級的活動。人們提前幾個月就開始計劃了。這是你第一次體驗嗎？」

Ivy: "Yes, it is! I'm both excited and a bit overwhelmed. Any tips for a first-timer?"「是的，是第一次！我既興奮又有點不知所措。對第一次參加的人有什麼建議嗎？」

Alice: "Well, have a game plan. Know what you want to buy beforehand. The cosmetics and skincare sections usually have the best deals."「嗯，要有個計劃。事先知道你想買什麼。化妝品和護膚品區通常有最好的優惠。」

Ivy: "That's great advice, thanks! I'm actually looking for some local skincare brands. Any recommendations?"「建議真不錯，謝謝！我其實在找一些本地護膚品牌。有什麼推薦的嗎？」

Alice: "Definitely! There's a brand called 'My Beauty Diary' that makes amazing sheet masks. And 'Dr. Wu' has great serums. I can show you where to find them if you'd like."「當然有！有一個叫『我的美麗日記』的品牌，他們的面膜很棒。還有『達爾膚』的精華液很好。如果你想的話，我可以帶你去找找。」

Ivy: "That would be wonderful! I'd love to shop with a local. Maybe you can tell me more about life in Taiwan too?"「那太好了！我很樂意和本地人一起購物。也許你可以多告訴我一些在台灣的生活？」

Alice: "Of course! I'd be happy to. And in return, you can share some stories from your travels. Shall we brave the sales together once we're inside?"「當然可以！我很樂意。作為回報，你可以分享一些你旅行的故事。我們進去後一起勇闖特賣會如何？」

Ivy: "Sounds like a plan! I'm so glad I met you, Alice. This is going to be much more fun than shopping alone!"「聽起來不錯！我很高興認識你，Alice。這樣比一個人購物有趣多了！」

Alice: "Me too, Ivy! Let's get ready, I think they're about to open the doors."「我也是，Ivy！準備好，我想他們快要開門了。」

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