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Practice dictation & shadowing on the Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Listening Part 1 Test 3.
Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 1
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Speaker 1 (1)
Hello. Junior Cycle Camp. Jake speaking.
Speaker 2 (2)
Hi. I'm calling for some information about the cycle camp. I'm thinking of sending my son.
Speaker 1 (3)
Great. Well, it's held every weekday morning over the summer vacation, and we focus on basic cycling skills and safety.
Speaker 1 (4)
We have 8 levels for children from 3 years upwards. How old's your son?
Speaker 2 (5)
Charlie? He's 7. He can ride a bike, but he needs a little more training before he's safe to go on the road.
Speaker 1 (6)
He'd probably be best in Level 5.
Speaker 1 (7)
They start off practicing on the site here, and we aim to get them riding on the road.
Speaker 1 (8)
But first, they're taken to ride in the park, away from the traffic.
Speaker 2 (9)
Right. And can you tell me a bit about the instructors?
Speaker 1 (10)
Well, all our staff wear different colored shirts.
Speaker 1 (11)
So we have 3 supervisors, and they have red shirts.
Speaker 1 (12)
They support the instructors, and they also stand in for me if I'm not around.
Speaker 1 (13)
Then the instructors themselves are in blue shirts, and one of these is responsible for each class.
Speaker 2 (14)
Okay.
Speaker 1 (15)
In order to be accepted, all our instructors have to submit a reference from someone who's seen them work with children, like if they've worked as a babysitter, for example.
Speaker 1 (16)
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.
Speaker 1 (17)
They do a great job, I have to say.
Speaker 2 (18)
Right. And tell me a bit about the classes. What size will Charlie's class be?
Speaker 1 (19)
We have a limit of 8 children in each class, so their instructor really gets to know them well.
Speaker 1 (20)
They're out riding most of the time, but they have quiet times too, where their instructor might tell them a story that's got something to do with cycling, or get them to play a game together. It's a lot of fun.
Speaker 2 (21)
It must be. Now what happens if there's rain? Do the classes still run?
Speaker 1 (22)
Oh, yes. We don't let that put us off. We just put on our waterproofs and keep cycling.
Speaker 2 (23)
And is there anything special Charlie should bring along with him?
Speaker 1 (24)
Well, maybe some spare clothes, especially if the weather's not so good. And a snack for break time.
Speaker 2 (25)
How about a drink?
Speaker 1 (26)
No. We'll provide that. And make sure he has shoes, not sandals.
Speaker 2 (27)
Sure. And just at present, Charlie has to take medication every few hours, so I'll make sure he has that.
Speaker 1 (28)
Absolutely. Just give us details of when he has to take it, and we'll make sure he does.
Speaker 2 (29)
Thanks.
Speaker 1 (30)
Now there are a few things you should know about Day 1 of the camp.
Speaker 1 (31)
The classes normally start at 9:30 every morning.
Speaker 1 (32)
But on day 1, you should aim to get Charlie here by 9:20.
Speaker 1 (33)
The finishing time will be 12:30 as usual.
Speaker 1 (34)
We need the additional time because there are a few extra things to do.
Speaker 1 (35)
The most important is that we have a very careful check to make sure that every child's helmet fits properly.
Speaker 1 (36)
If it doesn't fit, we'll try to adjust it, or we'll find him another one.
Speaker 1 (37)
But he must wear it all the time he's on the bike.
Speaker 2 (38)
Of course.
Speaker 1 (39)
Then after that, all the instructors will be waiting to meet their classes, and they'll meet up in the tent. You can't miss it.
Speaker 1 (40)
And each instructor will take their class away and get started.
Speaker 2 (41)
Okay. Well, that all sounds good. Now can you tell me how much the camp costs a week?
Speaker 1 (42)
$199. We've managed to keep the price more or less the same as last year - it was 190 then.
Speaker 1 (43)
But the places are filling up quite quickly.
Speaker 2 (44)
Right. Okay. Well, I'd like to book..