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ght involve doing a survey or something like that, and also you need to hand in a short report every four weeks.ANDREW: So, that39。d have to attend a seminar or discussion workshop one weekend a month.ANDREW: What kind of coursework would I have to do?MONICA: Well, it39。 course. You could do that in eighteen months if you wanted or longer, it39。t have to take any time off work or you could do what we call a 39。s also a question of finances. You see, my office have agreed to pay the cost of the Course itself, but I would have to take unpaid leave if I want to study fulltime and, well, I don39。t want to quit my job or anything and my employers are keen for me to get some more qualifications but obviously, it would be better if I could do a course without taking too much time away from work.MONICA: Right, so you don39。ve got about five years of relevant work experience. And what I39。s see if I can help. I think each course type has its advantages and disadvantages, so it really depends on youyour own study habits, and your financial circumstances, of course. Are you working at the moment?ANDREW: Yes. I39。m afraid I39。ve certainly e to the right place. Hi, my name is Monica.ANDREW: Nice to meet you. My name is Andrew, Andrew Harris.MONICA: So, Andrew, have you seen our diploma course prospectus yet?ANDREW: Yes, I39。s Choice! So, what features should you look for in a baby39。 the only niggle everyone had was the fact that it has no wheels and the only other problem anyone could find, was that there were pictures which were simply stuck on and so could easily bee detached. The makers have now promised to discontinue this practice. As this cot will then be safe in every way, we have made the Mother39。m afraid. And finally better news for the Mother39。t think that mattered too much. At first they were a bit concerned about the side bar, because they felt babies could trap their fingers in it, but our testers felt that this was unlikely to happen so they have given this one a verdict of “satisfactory. The next cot was by Choice Cots and this time our testers were pleased to find a cot which is simple to put together unlike others we looked at. On the minus side, our testers did not like the fact that the side of the cot did not drop down, making it difficult to pick up newborn babies. However, the real problem with this cot was the space between the bars。s start by looking at baby cots, that39。s show we39。s me, Tracy.CUSTOMER: Fine, I will.SECTION 2Hello and wele to today39。s three nine seven, four five, T. That39。ll talk to my partner and get back to you.RECEPTIONIST: Fine. So I39。s actually $280.CUSTOMER: And the next tour, are there any places on that one?RECEPTIONIST: HOW many people Is It for?CUSTOMER: These are two of us.RECEPTIONIST: Yes, that should be fine. Can I just mention that we require all bookings to be made at least fourteen days before you travel to avoid cancellations of tours. And if you cancel within seven days of departure you will have to pay 50% of your total booking.CUSTOMER: OK.RECEPTIONIST: And you also need to pay a 20% deposit at the time of booking.CUSTOMER: Can I pay that by credit card?RECEPTIONIST: Yes, you can.CUSTOMER: All right, what I39。re part of the acmodation package. Just speak to your guide.CUSTOMER: Well that sounds good. So how much is the basic tour price?RECEPTIONIST: At this time of year it39。s also a reptile park in town that costs more or less the same.CUSTOMER: No, I think I39。s no extra charge for that, or on a fishing trip. That39。s right on the main beach there.CUSTOMER: Oh, I see.RECEPTIONIST: All of the rooms have nice views and the food is really good there too.CUSTOMER: Oh right.CUSTOMER: And what about the other things? You know, that are included in the price.RECEPTIONIST: Oh, there are lots of things. If you don39。s called The Pallisades.CUSTOMER: The Paris what?RECEPTIONIST: No, it39。 time which is April the 18th, and then we don39。s usually once a month at most.CUSTOMER: And when is the next one going?RECEPTIONIST: Mmm, let me see. Um, there39。s by minibus. We like to keep those tours small and personal so we don39。 travel time each way from here.CUSTOMER: Good, I don39。s based in a lovely little town with nice beaches.CUSTOMER: Oh right, and how long does it last?RECEPTIONIST: It39。s our Whale Watch Experience. lt39。Whale Watching39。TEST 1SECTION 1RECEPTIONIST: Good afternoon, Dreamtime Travel. How can I help you?CUSTOMER: Oh hello. I39。m interested in the holidays you offer along the coast near here.RECEPTIONIST: Yes. We operate several tours up the coast. Where in particular did you want to go?CUSTOMER: Well, I like the sound of the holiday that mentioned whales. Was it 39。?RECEPTIONIST: Oh, that39。s very popular and it39。s two days that includes four hours39。t want to be away any longer than that. So is that by coach?RECEPTIONIST: Actually it39。t take a whole coachload of people. in fact, we only take up to fifteen people on this tour, although we do run it with just twelve or thirteen.CUSTOMER: Oh, right. So do you run these tours often?RECEPTIONIST: Well it depends on the time of year. Of course in peak times like the summer holidays we do them every weekend, but at the moment it39。s one in three weeks39。t have another one until June the 2nd.CUSTOMER: All right, and is April a good time to go?RECEPTIONIST: Pretty good. Though the really good time is later in the year. I have to say though that the whale sighting is only one of the many things offered. CUSTOMER: Really?RECEPTIONIST: Yes. The hotel itself where you stay has great facilities. It39。s actually The Pallisades, PALLISADES. It39。t want to do the whale watch cruise, your guide will take anyone who is interested either on a bushwalk through the national park near the hotel, and there39。s an extra $12 I think. And there39。d pre