Joining The Leisure Club - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Listening Test 1 · Part 2 · Questions 11–20
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Questions 11–12 Multiple Choice (Two Answers)
Choose TWO letters A-E.
Questions 13–20 Note Completion
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THEN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Joining the leisure club
Personal Assessment
- New members should describe any 13.
- The 14 will be explained to you before you use the equipment.
- You will be given a six-week 15.
Types of membership
- There is a compulsory £90 16 fee for members.
- Gold members are given 17 to all the LP clubs.
- Premier members are given priority during 18 hours.
- Premier members can bring some 19 every month.
- Members should always take their 20 with them.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q11 | — | — | |
| Q12 | A / C | Our greatest asset is probably our swimming pool which at 25 metres isn’t Olympic-sized, but now we’ve expanded it to eight lanes, it’s much wider. Our recently refurbished fitness suite has all the latest exercise equipment including ten new running machines, and a wide range of weight-training machines. |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions improvements made to the swimming pool, where it has been expanded to eight lanes, making it wider. It also talks about the fitness suite being recently refurbished with new exercise equipment. Answer Explanation: The answer indicates that facilities A (the gym) and C (the indoor pool) have been recently improved. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A (the gym) and C (the indoor pool) because the excerpt highlights improvements in the fitness suite (gym) with new exercise equipment and the swimming pool being expanded and improved. Specifically, the indoor pool (facility C) is mentioned as having been improved by being expanded to eight lanes. |
| Q13 | health problems | You are asked to fill in a questionnaire giving details of any health problems. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript is saying that when new members join the leisure club, they need to provide information about any health problems they may have by filling in a questionnaire. Answer Explanation: The answer indicates that new members should describe any health problems they may have. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'health problems' because it directly matches the requirement for new members to provide details of any health issues they may have as part of the personal assessment when joining the leisure club. |
| Q14 | safety rules | The trainer will then take you through the safety rules for using the equipment in the fitness suite. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the trainer will show you how to stay safe when using the equipment in the fitness suite. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the rules you need to follow to ensure your safety. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer matches the context of the excerpt because it mentions rules related to safety, which is what the trainer is likely to explain before using the equipment. |
| Q15 | plan | At the end of the personal assessment, the trainer will draw up a plan, outlining what you should try to achieve within a six-week period. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that after the personal assessment, a plan will be created. This plan will outline what goals you should aim to achieve in a six-week period. Answer Explanation: The answer 'plan' refers to a structured outline of what actions or goals need to be achieved within a specific timeframe. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'plan' because it directly corresponds to the idea of outlining goals and actions within a specific time frame, which is mentioned in the excerpt as the trainer drawing up a plan for the new member's six-week period. |
| Q16 | joining | All members must pay a joining fee of £90 in addition to the rates for the monthly membership fees. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript talks about the requirement for all members to pay a fee when they first join the leisure club. Answer Explanation: The answer 'joining' refers to the process of becoming a member of the leisure club. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer 'joining' is appropriate as it connects directly with the idea of starting the membership process by paying a fee when first joining the club, as mentioned in the excerpt. |
| Q17 | free entry | Gold membership entitles you to free entry at all LP Clubs. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that being a Gold member allows you to enter all LP clubs without having to pay. Answer Explanation: The answer indicates that Gold members can access the clubs without paying any entry fee. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer aligns with the information in the excerpt, where it mentions 'free entry' for Gold members at all LP clubs, confirming that the answer accurately reflects the membership benefit described. |
| Q18 | peak | Premier membership is for professional people whose work commitments make it difficult for them to use the club during the day and so LP gives booking preferences to Premier members at peak times. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that Premier members, who are busy professionals, get priority when booking the club during the busiest or most popular times of the day. Answer Explanation: The answer 'peak' refers to the busiest times or high-demand hours, such as evenings or weekends when many people want to use the club. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'peak' because it directly relates to the times when Premier members are given booking preferences, which are the busiest or most popular periods for using the leisure club. |
| Q19 | guests | Premier membership is for individuals only, but you will be sent passes for guests every month. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript mentions that Premier members can bring other people as guests every month by providing them with passes. Answer Explanation: The answer 'guests' refers to the individuals that Premier members are allowed to bring with them to the leisure club as visitors. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'guests' because the excerpt explicitly states that Premier members can bring guests every month, highlighting the allowance for them to bring other people who are not official members. |
| Q20 | photo card / photo cards / photocard / photocards | We provide robes and hairdryers in the changing rooms, but it’s very important to remember your photo card because you won’t be able to get in without it. | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript emphasizes the importance of bringing your photo card when visiting the leisure club because it is necessary for entry. Answer Explanation: The answer 'photo card' refers to the identification card with your picture on it, which is essential for accessing the club. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'photo card' because it aligns with the requirement mentioned in the excerpt that members need to have their photo card for entry, which confirms their membership. |
Transcript
On behalf of LP Clubs, I’d like to welcome you all here today. My name’s Sandy Fisher and I’m one of the fitness managers here. Before we start our tour of the club I’ll just run through some basic information about the facilities we have here, including recent improvements, and explain the types of membership available.
Our greatest asset is probably our swimming pool which at 25 metres isn’t Olympic-sized, but now we’ve expanded it to eight lanes, it’s much wider. This means there are rarely more than a couple of people at a time in each lane. Unfortunately, there isn’t space for an outdoor pool here but the glass roof on the swimming pool is partly retractable, which means you can enjoy something of the open-air experience on warmer days.
Our recently refurbished fitness suite has all the latest exercise equipment including ten new running machines, and a wide range of weight-training machines. Each member is given full training in how to operate the equipment and there is always a trainer on duty to offer help and advice. Although we do have adult-only times after 6 and at certain times at weekends, children are well catered for. Older children continue to benefit from a wide range of tuition; anything from trampolining to yoga.
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One thing all our members appreciate about us is that we take very good care of them. This starts on day one with your personal assessment. You are asked to fill in a questionnaire giving details of any health problems. One of our personal trainers will then go through this with you.
The trainer will then take you through the safety rules for using the equipment in the fitness suite. During your next exercise session a personal trainer will work with you to make sure you understand these. It’s very important to do this because we really do want to avoid having any sports injuries. There’s a lot more to looking after yourself than simply lifting weights!
At the end of the personal assessment, the trainer will draw up a plan, outlining what you should try to achieve within a six-week period. This will then be reviewed at the end of the six weeks.
Now, I’ll just quickly run through the types of membership we have available. All members must pay a joining fee of £90 in addition to the rates for the monthly membership fees. Gold membership entitles you to free entry at all LP Clubs. There are now LP clubs in all major cities and towns so if you travel a lot will be a great advantage. Individual gold membership costs £50 a month and joint membership for you and your partner will cost £75.
Premier membership is for professional people whose work commitments make it difficult for them to use the club during the day and so LP gives booking preferences to Premier members at peak times. This means you will find it easier to book the sessions at times that suit you. Reciprocal arrangements with other LP Clubs are available to Premier members. Premier membership is for individuals only, but you will be sent passes for guests every month. The monthly fee is £65.
You don’t have to have any special clothes or equipment when you visit the club. We provide robes and hairdryers in the changing rooms, but it’s very important to remember your photo card because you won’t be able to get in without it.
For people who aren’t working during the day then …