Transcript UNIT 1

PART 1

JAKE: Hello, Junior Cycle camp, Jake speaking.

WOMAN: Hi. I’m calling for some information about the cycle camp – I’m thinking of sending my son.

JAKE: Great. Well, it’s held every weekday morning over the summer vacation and we focus on
basic cycling skills and safety. We have eight levels for children from three years upwards. How old’s
your son?

WOMAN: Charlie? He’s seven. He can ride a bike, but he needs a little more training before he’s safe
to go on the road.

JAKE: He’d probably be best in Level 5. They start off practising on the site here, and we aim to get
them riding on the road, but first they’re taken to ride in the park (Q1), away from the traffic.

WOMAN: Right. And can you tell me a bit about the instructors?

JAKE: Well, all our staff wear different coloured shirts. So, we have three supervisors, and they
have red shirts. They support the instructors, and they also stand in for me if I’m not around. Then the
instructors themselves are in blue shirts (Q2), and one of these is responsible for each class.

WOMAN: OK.

JAKE: In order to be accepted, all our instructors have to submit a reference (Q3) from someone
who’s seen them work with children – like if they’ve worked as a babysitter, for example. Then they
have to complete our training course, including how to do lesson plans, and generally care for the well-
being of the kids in their class. They do a great job, I have to say.

WOMAN: Right. And tell me a bit about the classes. What size will Charlie’s class be?

JAKE: We have a limit of eight children in each class, so their instructor really gets to know them
well. They’re out riding most of the time but they have quiet times too, where their instructor might
tell them a story (Q4) that’s got something to do with cycling, or get them to play a game together. It’s a
lot of fun.

WOMAN: It must be. Now, what happens if there’s rain? Do the classes still run? (Q5)

JAKE: Oh yes. We don’t let that put us off – we just put on our waterproofs and keep cycling.

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WOMAN: And is there anything special Charlie should bring along with him?

JAKE: Well, maybe some spare clothes, especially if the weather’s not so good. And a snack
(Q6) for break time.

WOMAN: How about a drink?

JAKE: No, we’ll provide that. And make sure he has shoes, not sandals.
WOMAN: Sure. And just at present Charlie has to take medication every few hours, so I’ll make sure
he has that. (Q7)

JAKE: Absolutely. Just give us details of when he has to take it and we’ll make sure he does.

WOMAN: Thanks.

JAKE: Now, there are a few things you should know about Day 1 of the camp. The classes normally
start at 9.30 every morning, but on Day 1 you should aim to get Charlie here by 9.20. The finishing time
will be 12.30 as usual. We need the additional time because there are a few extra things to do. The most
important is that we have a very careful check to make sure that every child’s helmet fits properly (Q8).
If it doesn’t fit, we’ll try to adjust it, or we’ll find him another one – but he must wear it all the time he’s
on the bike.

WOMAN: Of course.

JAKE: Then after that, all the instructors will be waiting to meet their classes, and they’ll meet up
in the tent (Q9) – you can’t miss it. And each instructor will take their class away and get started.

WOMAN: OK. Well that all sounds good. Now can you tell me how much the camp costs a week?

JAKE: One hundred ninety-nine dollars (Q10). We’ve managed to keep the price more or less the
same as last year – it was one hundred ninety then. But the places are filling up quite quickly.

WOMAN: Right. OK, well I’d like to book for …

PART 2

On behalf of LP Clubs, I’d like to welcome you all here today. My name’s Sandy Fisher and I’m one of the
fitness managers here. Before we start our tour of the club I’ll just run through some basic information
about the facilities we have here, including recent improvements, and explain the types of membership
available.

Our greatest asset is probably our swimming pool which at 25 metres isn’t Olympic-sized, but now we’ve
expanded it to eight lanes, it’s much wider. This means there are rarely more than a couple of people at
a time in each lane. Unfortunately, there isn’t space for an outdoor pool here but the glass roof on the
swimming pool is partly retractable, which means you can enjoy something of the open-air experience
on warmer days.

Our recently refurbished fitness suite has all the latest exercise equipment including ten new running
machines, and a wide range of weight-training machines. Each member is given full training in how to
operate the equipment and there is always a trainer on duty to offer help and advice.

Although we do have adult-only times after 6 and at certain times at weekends, children are well
catered for. Older children continue to benefit from a wide range of tuition; anything from trampolining
to yoga.

One thing all our members appreciate about us is that we take very good care of them. This starts on
day one with your personal assessment. You are asked to fill in a questionnaire giving details of any
health problems. One of our personal trainers will then go through this with you.
The trainer will then take you through the safety rules for using the equipment in the fitness suite.
During your next exercise session a personal trainer will work with you to make sure you understand
these. It’s very important to do this because we really do want to avoid having any sports injuries.
There’s a lot more to looking after yourself than simply lifting weights!

At the end of the personal assessment, the trainer will draw up a plan, outlining what you should try to
achieve within a six-week period. This will then be reviewed at the end of the six weeks.

Now, I’ll just quickly run through the types of membership we have available. All members must pay a
joining fee of £90 in addition to the rates for the monthly membership fees. Gold membership entitles
you to free entry at all LP Clubs. There are now LP clubs in all major cities and towns so if you travel a lot
will be a great advantage. Individual gold membership costs £50 a month and joint membership for you
and your partner will cost £75.

Premier membership is for professional people whose work commitments make it difficult for them to
use the club during the day and so LP gives booking preferences to Premier members at peak times. This
means you will find it easier to book the sessions at times that suit you.

Reciprocal arrangements with other LP Clubs are available to Premier members. Premier membership is
for individuals only, but you will be sent passes for guests every month. The monthly fee is £65.

You don’t have to have any special clothes or equipment when you visit the club. We provide robes and
hairdryers in the changing rooms, but it’s very important to remember your photo card because you
won’t be able to get in without it. For people who aren’t working during the day then …