Unemployment: day 24
I received an email from the accommodation where we will stay in Asahikawa Hokkaido. The email said that we should check in previously so that we will enter the accommodation smoothly. So I completed the pre-check-in.
According to the entry manual, we will use a tablet at the entrance to check in at the first time and receive an entrance password. And we use the password to enter the accommodation during the stay. The entrance lock seems a Smart Lock system made by SwitchBot.
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I received an email from the accommodation where we’ll be staying in Asahikawa, Hokkaido. The message said that we should complete the check-in process in advance to ensure a smooth entry. So, I completed the pre-check-in.
According to the entry guide, we will use a tablet at the entrance to check in for the first time and receive an entry code. This code will be used to access the accommodation during our stay. The entrance lock appears to be a Smart Lock system made by SwitchBot.
IELTS Improvement Points
Collocation:
complete the check-in process
→ A natural and formal expression meaning to carry out check-in procedures. Useful for travel or accommodation topics.
stay in [a place] / be staying in [a place]
→ A common collocation for temporary lodging; “be staying” emphasises the ongoing temporary nature.
smooth entry
→ A collocation used when referring to trouble-free or seamless access (e.g., smooth entry into a building, country, etc.).
access the accommodation
→ “Access” is often collocated with buildings, data, systems — a more formal and versatile verb than “enter”.
Template:
“According to the [manual/guide/instructions], …”
→ Standard formal structure to refer to a source of information. Good for Task 1 (process explanation) or formal writing.
“We will use [device/method] to [purpose]…”
→ Useful structure for describing steps in a process, especially in Task 1.
“[It] appears to be…”
→ A soft or cautious way to describe observations or assumptions. This tone is appropriate in academic and formal writing.
Vocabulary:
in advance
→ Formal and frequently used to mean “beforehand” or “ahead of time.” Appropriate in planning or procedural contexts.
entry code
→ Specific term related to digital security or accommodation access. Concise and widely understood in formal contexts.
Smart Lock
→ A tech-specific term that’s gaining more use; appropriate in descriptions involving technology or modern devices.
entry guide / manual
→ Both “guide” and “manual” are useful formal nouns for instructional materials; “entry guide” sounds more natural than “entry manual”.
