Making an Appointment

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 422.

APPOINTMENTS

SAYING HELLO

TOPICAL TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS

Spell the names on the phone.

Fill in the missing remarks.

EXERCISES

1. A: May I speak with Mr Bell?

B: …

A: Could I leave a message for him?

B: …

2. A: Is this 347-5166?

B: …

A: This is Buchnev from the USSR Embassy.

B. …

3. B:Will you accept a collect call from Mr Dowden?

A: …

4. A: There appears to be some interference in our connection with Moscow. Could you do anything about it?

B: …

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A: Hello!

B: Could I speak to Mr White?

A: Who's calling, please?

B: This is Brown from the Foreign office.

A: Thank you. I'm putting you through.

C: White speaking.

Secretary: Two-four-nine; double eight-double two.

Mr Ivanov: I would like to make an appointment with Mr Jeffries. This is Mr Ivanov speaking.

Secretary: Oh, yes, Mr Ivanov. Good morning. I'll get his schedule. Are you there?

Mr Ivanov: Yes.

Secretary: When would you like to come, Mr Ivanov?

Mr Ivanov: Tomorrow, if possible.

Secretary: I'm afraid he's tied up tomorrow. Is it urgent? If it is, perhaps we could fit you in somewhere.

Mr Ivanov: No, it isn't that urgent. Is the day after tomorrow possible?

Secretary: What time would you like to come?

Mr Ivanov: As late as possible in the afternoon.

Secretary: I'm sorry, that afternoon's full too. How is Friday afternoon at five?

Mr Ivanov: Yes, that's perfect, thank you. Good-bye.