Answers For Dragon Boat Race

WOMAN: Scope charity office, how can I help you?

MAN: Oh hello. I'm ringing about the Dragon Boat Race that you're asking people to take part in.

WOMAN: Oh yes, we still need a few more teams. Are you interested in joining the race?

MAN: Yes, we want to enter a team but we don't know anything about it? Could I ask you for some more information first?

WOMAN: Of course.

MAN: I don't even know when it's being held.

WOMAN: 1It's taking place on the 2nd July.

MAN: Is that a Saturday?

WOMAN: 1No, it's a Sunday. It's a much more popular day and more people can take part then.

MAN: Right. And where's it being held?

WOMAN: 2At the Brighton Marina.

MAN: Oh, I'm an overseas student. Could you spell that for me?

WOMAN: Yes, 2it's Brighton Marina, that's M-A-R-I-N-A. Do you know where it is?

MAN: I'm not sure.

WOMAN: It's a couple of miles past the Palace Pier.

MAN: Oh yes, I know it.

WOMAN: You take a right turning off the coast road or you can cycle along the seafront.

MAN: That's good. What time does the race start?

WOMAN: Well, the first heats begin at 10.00am -- 3but you need to register half an hour before that -- at 9.30 and we really recommend that you aim to be there by 9. It's a good idea to arrange a meeting place for your team.

MAN: Right ... And the race is to help raise money for charity?

WOMAN: It is. We're asking every team member to try and raise £35 by getting friends and/or relatives to sponsor them. 4Every crew member will receive a free tournament t-shirt if your team manages to raise £1,000 or more.

MAN: Oh that's quite good.

WOMAN: Also we're holding a raffle --- every crew member who takes part in the race this season will be entered into a free prize draw.

MAN: Oh, what's the prize?

WOMAN: It's pretty good -- it's a holiday in 5Hong Kong.

MAN: Sounds great!

WOMAN: Is there anything else you need to know?

MAN: Could you just tell me a little bit more about the teams?

WOMAN: Well, you need to have a crew of 20 people for your dragon boat and 6you then need to agree on who's going to be the team captain. That would probably be you.

MAN: Fine. Um, I've got a group of 20 people who are interested. Do all the team members have to be a certain age?

WOMAN: Well there's no age limit as such but if you have a 7team member who's under 18 then they have to get their parents' permission to take part.

MAN: Yes, that makes sense.

WOMAN: It isn't dangerous but we do have boats that turn over in the water and for that reason 8we insist that everyone wears a life jacket as well and you can hire life jackets from us when your team arrives.

MAN: What do you advise people to wear?

WOMAN: Well, most people wear a t-shirt, shorts and trainers. I certainly wouldn't recommend that you wear jeans or boots. In fact, 9it's a very good idea to bring some spare clothes.

MAN: OK.

WOMAN: It can get quite cold and wet if the weather's bad. And there's quite a bit of hanging around especially if you qualify for the semi-finals or the final.

MAN: I see what you mean.

WOMAN: 10Have you got a name for your team?

MAN: Oh, not yet, no.

WOMAN: Well 10you need to decide on one and then put it on the entrance form which I'll send you

MAN: Oh OK.