CELPIP Reading Part 1 Practice Test: A resident emailing a table tennis club coordinator about joining their weekly practice sessions

Dear Mr. Thompson,

I am writing to inquire about joining the Riverside Table Tennis Club's weekly practice sessions. I recently moved to the neighborhood and was excited to learn about your club through the community bulletin board at the recreation center. I've been playing table tennis recreationally for several years and would love to improve my skills with other enthusiasts.

I noticed from your club's website that you hold regular practice sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. However, some of the information seems outdated, as the practice times listed are from 2022. I would greatly appreciate it if you could confirm the current schedule and let me know if there are any openings for new members.

My previous experience includes participating in a casual table tennis league at my former workplace in Vancouver. While I wouldn't consider myself an advanced player, I can maintain good rallies and understand basic techniques. I'm particularly interested in improving my serve variations and learning proper footwork. I've watched several of your club members practicing through the community center windows, and I'm impressed by the level of play I've observed.

I understand that your club has a structured approach to integrating new members, which I find very appealing. The website mentions a skills assessment session for newcomers, but it doesn't specify if this is still a requirement or how to schedule one. I would be happy to come in for an assessment at your convenience.

Additionally, I'd like to know about the membership fees and what they include. Do members need to bring their own equipment, or does the club provide paddles and balls? I have my own paddle, but it's quite basic, and I'm not sure if it meets club standards. Also, is there a dress code or specific requirements for court shoes?

I'm excited about the possibility of joining your club and becoming part of the table tennis community. I'm available most evenings after 6:00 PM and any time on weekends for an initial meeting or assessment. I look forward to hearing back from you with more information about the membership process and current practice schedule.

Best regards,Sarah Chen

Dear Ms. Chen, Thank you for your interest in our club. You're right that some of our website information needs 7. Choose…to be removedto be updatedto be expandedto be simplified. Our current practice sessions are now Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7-9 PM. Regarding membership, we do require all new players to 8. Choose…pay full feesattend an orientationcomplete an assessmentsign a waiver before joining regular sessions. I can schedule you for next Wednesday at 6 PM if that works for you. Our membership fee is $120 per quarter, which 9. Choose…is negotiableincludes all equipmentcovers facility costsmust be paid upfront. While members typically bring their own equipment, we do have some club paddles available for 10. Choose…beginnerspurchasetestingtournaments. As for attire, we require non-marking court shoes and 11. Choose…professional gearcomfortable sportswearclub uniformswhite clothing. Please let me know if Wednesday works for your assessment. Best regards, James Thompson