Section 2 recording
New Members Welcome Talk
You will hear the secretary of a sailing club giving a welcome talk to new members.
One speaker · North American English · 3:03
In the real test you hear each recording once. Read the questions first, then play it through without pausing.
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Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Word limit: NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER
1In which year was Redcliffe Sailing Club founded?
2Where can members borrow spare padlocks if needed?
3What piece of equipment must members wear whenever they are on the water?
4How many hours can members hire a boat for at weekends?
5When are coaching sessions for beginners currently held?
6Which flag indicates that sailing has been suspended due to poor weather?
7How much does a ticket for the annual club dinner cost?
8Where can members find the sign-up sheet for maintenance work?
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