L2 - Test 24

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Today, I want to tell you about the Climbing Centre in the heart of North Wales.

It’s a good place to go, whether you’re a beginner or more advanced. The Centre was started in (1) 1952 by Peter Evans, the mountaineer, and the building, which used to be a hotel and is very (2) comfortable, dates from 1869. The Climbing Centre shares the site with a management training college. This is open from March to November, but the Climbing Centre itself only runs courses from March until (3) September, although accommodation for climbers is available in the (4) winter months. The Climbing Centre has thirty twin-bedded rooms and ten single rooms providing accommodation for up to 70 people.

I tried a four-day course which I believe was good value at £ (5) 280. The price includes all food and accommodation, equipment and instruction. However, you do need to take your own walking (6) boots. Make sure they fit you properly and are comfortable.

We spent most of our time on the mountainside learning different things. On the first day we learnt how to plan a route on a map and went out to (7) practise our skills. The next day we learnt how to predict the weather - by looking at the clouds while we were walking. On the third day, we set off for two days' climbing. We had to sleep in a (8) tent so we needed to carry all our food and camping equipment with us.

There aren’t many things to do in the evenings at the Centre, apart from watching TV or playing (9) table-tennis. There are cinemas and restaurants in the nearest town, but it’s too far to go. People are usually too (10) tired anyway after all the hard work and fresh air they've had during the day.