NARRATOR:
You will hear a visitor asking a tourist centre employee about excursions for families.
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First, you have some time to look at questions one to four.
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Now listen carefully and answer questions one to four.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
Hello, what can I do for you?
VISITOR:
I'm trying to find out whether you offer any trips that would work for a family.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
Certainly.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
One possibility is a lake cruise.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
An old steamship, more than a century old, carries passengers several times each day.
VISITOR:
That sounds appealing.
VISITOR:
How long does the cruise last?
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
Roughly an hour and a half.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
Make sure you bring a camera for the mountains.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
They rise all around the lake, and the view from the boat is excellent.
VISITOR:
Is there somewhere on board to buy a drink or something to eat?
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
Yes.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
How old are your children?
VISITOR:
My daughter's fifteen and my son is seven.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
In that case, you could turn the crossing into a full day out.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
A very popular option after you reach the other side is the country farm.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
The farmer meets visitors at the boat and takes them to the pens where the sheep are kept.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
Children can help feed them.
VISITOR:
My son would really enjoy that.
VISITOR:
He loves animals.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
There's also a forty minute trip around the farm on a horse if he'd like to try it.
VISITOR:
Would he cope with that?
VISITOR:
He's never ridden before.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
He should be fine.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
It's designed for complete beginners.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
Visitors may also explore the farm independently, provided they shut the gates behind them.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
The farm owns some lovely gardens beside the lake, and they should look especially good at this time of year.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
You could easily spend an hour or two walking through them.
VISITOR:
That all sounds ideal.
VISITOR:
Can we have lunch there as well?
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
Yes, and the food is very good.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
Lunch isn't covered by the standard price though, so you pay for it at the farm.
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Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions five to ten.
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Now listen and answer questions five to ten.
VISITOR:
Is there anything else we could do on that side of the lake?
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
You could take bicycles across on the ship and follow a cycling route called the back road.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
It takes about three or four hours to explore, and the scenery is beautiful.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
When you collect your cruise ticket, they give you a map at no additional charge.
VISITOR:
How difficult is the route?
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
Some stretches are quite demanding, so it wouldn't be appropriate for your seven-year-old.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
Cyclists need to have some experience.
VISITOR:
My daughter and I both enjoy cycling, so perhaps we could do that while my wife and son remain at the farm.
VISITOR:
But we haven't brought bicycles.
VISITOR:
Is there anywhere nearby that hires them?
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
Yes, there's a shop in the city called Ratchesons.
VISITOR:
Let me write that down.
VISITOR:
How is it spelled?
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
R-A-T-C-H-E-S-O-N-S.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
It's just by the cruise ship terminal.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
You should collect a repair kit there as well.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
You'll also need a snack and some water, and it's best to buy those in the city before you leave.
VISITOR:
I can hire a helmet at the bicycle shop too, can't I?
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
Yes, and you should definitely take one.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
It's a wonderful ride, but the route is isolated.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
There aren't any shops or places to stay in that area, so you must return in time for the final boat.
VISITOR:
What would the whole day cost us?
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
Let me calculate it.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
One adult and one child taking the cruise and farm visit comes to $117, while the cruise only tickets for another adult and child bring the total to $214.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
Actually, how old did you say your daughter was?
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
Then the total is $267, I'm afraid.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
She has to pay the adult fare of $75, rather than the child fare of $22.
TOURIST-CENTRE EMPLOYEE:
Sorry about that.
VISITOR:
That's all right.
NARRATOR:
That is the end of part one.
