托福听力_考前小试牛刀（三）

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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.