TPO 11 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.
《对话》
学生：嗨，我需要来拿体育馆的通行证。
职员：好的。我需要你的姓名，年级和学生证。
学生：这是我的学生证。我的名字是 Gina Kent，大学一年级。
职员：好的，Gina。我现在就把你的通行证打出来。
学生：太好了!这太令人兴奋了。我等不及要开始(使用它)了。
职员：噢，这是一个非常好的体育馆。
学生：每个人都这么说。大家都在谈论新泳池，新的室内体育课。但我喜欢所有的课。
职员： 课?
学生：是啊，像游泳课，网球课，还有所有其他课。
职员：噢，是的。但这张卡不能给你上这些课的权限。
学生：不行吗?
职员：不行。这跟上课是两码事。
学生：但是，这是我办通行证的全部理由啊。我的意思是，我本来打算上个游泳课的。
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职员：但这是行不通的。这张通行证允许你进入体育馆使用所有的器材，使用游泳池等等。但不包括参与团队运动，所以你得核实一下(课程)安排。
学生：但如果我想上课，我该做些什么呢?
职员：你需要：一，注册;二，付上课的学费。
学生：但这不公平。
职员：嗯，我觉得如果你仔细想一想，你就会发现它其实挺公平的。
学生：可是那些在体育馆里做运动的人 他们一分钱都不用付。
职员：是，但他们只是进来，然后自己运动，游泳。但是，上课就不一样了。我的意思是，总有人得付钱请老师。
学生：那，如果我想注册一门课职员：那你就得额外付钱。费用并不是很高，但终归是要付的。
职员：那，你说你想要上什么课?
学生：游泳。
职员：好。游泳课是一学期三十美元。
学生：我想这我可以接受。但我还是不信服这是公平的。那，钱是付给你吗?
职员：嗯，首先，你需要跟老师谈。他们需要评估你的水平，然后把你排进你适合的班，你知道，初级班，中级班学生：你的意思还
职员：不，你只告诉他们一点关于你的经验和技巧，这样他们好知道你是什么水平。
学生：哦，好的。那，我猜我需要做个预约?
职员：我现在就能帮你办。而且我会跟你讲讲你的体育馆通行证。你到时候得用它来进入楼里。现在，关于预约的事 周三的三点听上去怎么样?
学生：好。
职员：好的，那么你会跟 Mark Guess 见面。他是游泳老师。他还是游泳队的教练。这儿，我帮你都写下来了。
学生：太好了!谢谢。
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