Vocabulary
Date: 2015-10-07; view: 330.
At the office
V. Read and translate the following dialogue.
Receptionist:Good morning. Can I help you?
Visitor:Yes, I'd like to see Miss Wilson, please.
Rec:Is Miss Wilson expecting your, sir?
Vis.:No, I'm afraid not.
Rec.:Could I have your name, please?
Vis.:Ivanov, Peter Ivanov of Technosila.
Rec.:Miss Wilson is engaged at the moment, I'm afraid. She is in the conference. Would your mind waiting?
Vis.: Well, how long will she be?
Rec.: She'll be free in about 30 minutes.
Vis.:Oh, that's too long. I'm having another meeting at 11.
Rec.: Would you like to see someone else who can deal with the matter?
Vis.:No, I got in touch with Miss Wilson myself on the telephone yesterday and discussed details with her. I doubt if anyone else would know about the matter.
Rec.: Would you like to make an appointment with her for some other time?
Vis.:Yes, I suppose that's the best idea under the circumstances. I'll be in this area on Friday morning. Will 10.30 be convenient?
Rec.: Yes, Ithink it will. I'll make a note of that and ask Miss Wilson to confirm. Does she have your telephone number?
Vis.:Yes, but I'll leave my card, just in case she has lost the card I gave her.
Rec.: Thank you, Mr. Ivanov.
Vis.:Thank you. Good-bye. Well, on second thoughts, I'll leave a message for Miss Wilson.
Ree.: All right.
to be engaged – быть занятым
to deal with a matter – решать, рассматривать вопрос
to get in touch with smb. – связаться с кем-либо
to doubt [daut] – сомневаться
under the circumstances – при данных обстоятельствах, в этих условиях
on second thoughts – подумав…
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