托福TPO11 Conversation1

TPO 11 Conversation 1 Narrator Listen to a conversation between a student and a university employee. Student Hi, I need to pick up a 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 a 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 and the new indoor courts. 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 a 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 equipment, and to the pool and so forth. But not when the teams are practicing, so you’ll 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 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 instructors. 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 to 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 experience and skill, 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 then I’ll type up your gym ID card. You’ll need it to get into the building. Now about that appointment… how does Wednesday at three sound? Student Fine… Employee OK. And you’ll be meeting with Mark Gettys. He’s the swimming instructor. He also coaches the swim team. And here, I’ve jotted it all down for you. Student Great! Thanks.