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Practice dictation & shadowing on the Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Listening Part 1 Test 3.
Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 1
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Speaker 1 (1)
Jack, I'm thinking of taking the kids to the seaside on a surfing holiday this summer, and I wanted to ask your advice, as I know you're such an expert.
Speaker 2 (2)
Well, I don't know about that. But, yes, I've done a bit of surfing over the years.
Speaker 2 (3)
I thoroughly recommend it. I think it's the kind of holiday all the family can enjoy together.
Speaker 2 (4)
The thing about surfing is that it's great for all ages and all abilities.
Speaker 2 (5)
My youngest started when he was only three.
Speaker 1 (6)
Wow. But it's quite physically demanding, isn't it?
Speaker 1 (7)
I've heard you need to be pretty fit.
Speaker 2 (8)
Yes. You'll certainly learn more quickly and won't tire as easily.
Speaker 1 (9)
Well, that should be okay for us. You've been surfing a few times in Ireland, haven't you?
Speaker 2 (10)
Yes. There's some great surfing there, which people don't always realise.
Speaker 1 (11)
And which locations would you recommend? There seem to be quite a few.
Speaker 2 (12)
Yes. There are loads.
Speaker 2 (13)
Last year we went to County Donegal. There are several great places to surf there.
Speaker 1 (14)
What about in County Clare? I read that's also really good for surfing.
Speaker 2 (15)
Yes. It is. I've been there a few times.
Speaker 2 (16)
Most people go to Lahinch. My kids love it there.
Speaker 2 (17)
The waves aren't too challenging, and the town is very lively.
Speaker 1 (18)
Are there good hotels there?
Speaker 2 (19)
Yes. Some very nice ones, and there are also a few basic hostels and campsites.
Speaker 2 (20)
It's great if you need lessons as the surf schools are excellent.
Speaker 1 (21)
Sounds good.
Speaker 2 (22)
Yes. And there's lots to see in the area, like those well known cliffs. I've forgotten the name of them.
Speaker 1 (23)
Oh, don't worry. I can look them up.
Speaker 2 (24)
I've also been surfing in County Mayo, which is less well known for surfing, but we had a really good time.
Speaker 2 (25)
That was a few years ago when the kids were younger.
Speaker 2 (26)
There's a good surf school at Karaniski Beach.
Speaker 1 (27)
How do you spell that?
Speaker 2 (28)
C-A-double R-O-W-N-I-S-K-E-Y
Speaker 1 (29)
Okay.
Speaker 2 (30)
I put the kids into the surf camp they run during the summer for 10 to 16 year olds.
Speaker 1 (31)
Oh, right. How long was that for?
Speaker 2 (32)
3 hours every day for a week. It was perfect. They were so tired out after that.
Speaker 1 (33)
I can imagine.
Speaker 2 (34)
One thing we did while the kids were surfing was to rent some kayaks to have a look around the bay, which is nearby. It's really beautiful.
Speaker 1 (35)
Oh, I'd love to do that.
Speaker 1 (36)
Now the only time I went to Ireland, it rained practically every day.
Speaker 2 (37)
Mmm. Yes. That can be a problem, but you can surf in the rain, you know?
Speaker 1 (38)
It doesn't have the same appeal somehow.
Speaker 2 (39)
Well, the weather's been fine the last couple of years when I've been there.
Speaker 2 (40)
But actually, it tends to rain more in August than in the spring or autumn.
Speaker 2 (41)
September's my favorite month because the water is warmer then.
Speaker 1 (42)
The only problem is that the kids are back to school then.
Speaker 2 (43)
I know. But one good thing about Irish summers is that it doesn't get too hot.
Speaker 2 (44)
The average temperature is about 19 degrees, and it usually doesn't go above 25 degrees.
Speaker 1 (45)
That sounds alright. Now what about costs?
Speaker 2 (46)
Surfing is a pretty cheap holiday, really.
Speaker 2 (47)
The only cost is the hire of equipment.
Speaker 2 (48)
You can expect to pay a daily rate of about €30 for the hire of a wetsuit and board.
Speaker 2 (49)
But you can save about €40 if you hire by the week.
Speaker 1 (50)
That's not too bad.
Speaker 2 (51)
No. It's important to make sure you get good quality wet suits. You'll all get too cold if you don't.
Speaker 2 (52)
And make sure you also get boots.
Speaker 2 (53)
They keep your feet warm, and it's easier to surf with them on too.
Speaker 1 (54)
Okay. Well...