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TPO 11 Conversation 1
Narrator
Listen to a conversation between a student and a university employee. Student
Hi, I need to pick up the gym pass.
Employee
OK. I’ll need your name, year, and university ID.
Student
Here’s my ID card. And my name is Gina Kent, and I’m first year.
Employee
OK. Gina. I’ll type up the pass for you right away.
Student
Great! This is exciting. I can’t wait to get started.
Employee
Oh, this is a wonderful gym.
Student
That’s what everybody has been saying. Everyone is talking about the new
pool, the new indoor course. But what I love is all the classes.
Employee
The classes…?
Student
Yes, like the swimming and tennis classes and everything.
Employee
Oh yeah, but this pass doesn’t entitle you to those.
Student
It doesn’t?
Employee
No, the classes fall into separate category.
Student
But, that’s my whole reason for getting a pass. I mean, I was planning to take a
swimming class.
Employee
But that’s not how it works. This pass gives you access to the gym and to all
the equipments, into the pool and so forth. But not with team practicing, so you
have to check the schedule.
Student
But what do I have to do if I want to take a class?
Employee
You have to: one, register; and two, pay the fee for the class.
Student
But that’s not fair.
Employee
Well, I think if you can think about it. You’ll see that it’s fair.
Student
But people who play sports in the gym… they don’t have to pay anything.
Employee
Yes, but they just come in, and play or swim on their own. But, taking a
class---that is a different story, I mean, someone has to pay the instructor.
Student
So, if I want to enroll in a class.
Employee
Then you have to pay extra. The fee isn't very high, but there’s a fee. So, what
class did you say you want to take?
Student
Swimming…
Employee
OK. Swimming classes are thirty dollars a semester.
Student
I guess I could swing that. But I’m still not convinced it’s fair. So, do I pay you?
Employee
Well, first, you need to talk to the instructor. They have to assess your level
and steer you into the right class, you know, beginner, intermediate…
Student
You mean, I have to swim for them? Show them what I can do?
Employee
No, no, you just tell them a little bit about your experiences and skills, so they
know what level you should be in.
Student
Oh, OK. So, I guess I’ll need an appointment.
Employee
And I can make that for you right now. And I’ll tell up you about your gym ID
card. You’ll need it to get into the building. Now about that appointment… how
does Wednesday at three sounds?
Student
Fine…
Employee
OK. Then you’ll be meeting with Mark Guess. He’s a swimming instructor. He
also coaches the swim team. And here, I’ve jotted it all down for you.
Student
Great! Thanks.
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