NARRATOR:
You will hear a man asking for information about local health centers.
NARRATOR:
First, you have some time to look at questions one to six.
NARRATOR:
Now listen carefully and answer questions one to six.
WOMAN:
How can I help you?
MAN:
My wife, our children, and I have just moved into the area and I'd like to find a health center where we can all register with the doctor.
WOMAN:
At the Harvey Clinic, there's Dr. Green.
WOMAN:
We normally recommend her for babies because she works particularly well with them and runs a specialist clinic.
MAN:
My youngest is already five, so that probably wouldn't be useful for us.
MAN:
Is there another center I could consider?
WOMAN:
The next one on my list is the Eshcol Health Practice.
MAN:
Could you spell Eshcol?
WOMAN:
Dr. Fuller is accepting new patients there.
WOMAN:
The practice opened only a year ago, so all the equipment and facilities are very modern.
MAN:
That sounds promising.
WOMAN:
It's especially convenient for people who are occupied during the day because evening appointments are available.
WOMAN:
However, the practice doesn't open on Saturdays.
WOMAN:
The final option is the health center in Shore Lane.
WOMAN:
You could register with Dr. Gormley.
WOMAN:
He has only recently joined, but the center itself has an excellent reputation.
MAN:
I think I know Shore Lane.
MAN:
That would probably suit us best.
MAN:
Are all its services provided free?
WOMAN:
Doctors sometimes charge small fees for particular services.
WOMAN:
Let me check the information for Shore Lane.
WOMAN:
Vaccinations required for travel abroad are free.
WOMAN:
Treatment for sports injuries has to be paid for, and so does nutritional therapy.
WOMAN:
Some centers include alternative treatments such as homeopathy among their paid services.
WOMAN:
Shore Lane hopes to introduce something similar.
WOMAN:
Perhaps starting with acupuncture.
WOMAN:
The center also gives free health checks for people who need to show a new employer that they are fit and have no serious previous injuries.
WOMAN:
Insurance medical examinations, however, usually involve a charge.
NARRATOR:
Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 7 to 10.
NARRATOR:
Now listen and answer questions 7 to 10.
WOMAN:
You may also like to know that the center is testing a program of talks for patients.
WOMAN:
I have the schedule here and several of the sessions look worthwhile.
MAN:
What subjects do they cover?
WOMAN:
The first talk is about stopping smoking.
WOMAN:
It's next week on February 25th at 7 in the evening in room 4.
WOMAN:
The description says it will emphasize the health advantages, particularly for anyone with asthma or heart problems.
WOMAN:
There is also a session for families with children on healthy eating.
WOMAN:
It will be held on March 1st at 5 o'clock.
MAN:
Is that taking place at the health center?
WOMAN:
No, it's at the primary school in Shore Lane.
WOMAN:
They may be expecting parents whose children attend the school.
WOMAN:
Although the notice says everyone is welcome.
MAN:
I might attend if I'm free.
WOMAN:
Another talk explains how to prevent injuries while exercising.
WOMAN:
It's on March 9th in the late afternoon at 4.30 and it will be in room 6.
WOMAN:
The session is suitable for all ages.
WOMAN:
The final talk is called Stress Management, which is...
NARRATOR:
That is the end of part one.
NARRATOR:
You now have one minute to check your answers to part one.
