Can You Speak Over the Telephone. Как вести беседу по телефону

6. A: Sorry to have kept you waiting. Now I’m putting you through.

B: …

7. A: Is there any message?

8. A: …

B: Hold on, please. I’ll see if he is in.

9. A: Sorry. Mr Bradley is not available. Would you like to leave a message?

B: …

10. A: Sorry. There is no reply at his number.

11. A: May I have extension 75, please?

B: …

A: Well, yes, if it doesn’t take too long.

12. A: I’m sorry. I didn’t catch your name. Will you spell it, please.

B: …

13. A: You’ve got the wrong number.

B: …

A: That’s all right.

14. A: …

B: This is 520-4824. But there is no one by the name of Scott here.

15. A: Hello, hello… I can’t hear what you are saying.

B: …

16. A: Operator, I’ve been disconnected with my caller. Could you help me?

O: …

17. A: I want to place a call at Leningrad.

O: …

A: 274-20-18.

O: Is it a credit card call?

A: …

18. O: Would you like to make a person-to-person call?

A: …

19. O: Will you accept a collect call from Mr Dowden?

A: …

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

O: …

V. Spell the names on the phone.

Костиков, Рязанов, Орлов, Ордынский, Соловьев, Бардин, Соколов, Иванов, Дарский, Кружковский, Петров, Бучнев.

III TOPICAL TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS

A. APPOINTMENTS

1. Making an Appointment

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.

2. Making an Appointment

Mr Zonov: Hello. Is this Mr Summerset? This is Mr Zonov speaking.

Mr Summerset: Hello. How are you?

Mr Zonov: Fine, thanks. Pretty busy. How are you, Mr Summerset?

Mr Summerset: O.K. I can’t complain.

Mr Zonov: Glad to hear that. There is something I’d like to talk to you about. Can we meet early next week?

Mr Summerset: Sure, with pleasure.

Mr Zonov: Could you come in my office, say, on Monday afternoon?

Mr Summerset: Let me consult my schedule. Yes, I guess it’ll be all right. What time do you suggest?

Mr Zonov: Suppose we make it 3.30. Will it suit you?

Mr Summerset: Yes, that’s fine.

3. Making an Appointment with a Secretary

Mr Petrov: Hello. May I speak to Mr Ward, please?

Mr Ward: Speaking. Who is it, please?

Mr Petrov: Good morning, Mr Ward. This is Petrov, Mr Gromov’s assistant. Mr Gromov had to fly to Chicago on urgent business last night. He could not see you personally and so he asked me to get in touch with you instead and settle the matter you discussed.

Mr Ward: Sure, Mr Petrov. I’ll tell you what. Could you come over to my office, say, about 4 o’clock? Mr Petrov: Yes, that’s fine for me, Mr Ward. I’ll be there.

Mr Ward: O.K., I’ll be expecting you. And I can give you a ride afterwards.

4. Appointment with a Doctor

Mr Nikolaev: Is that Dr Morton’s office?

Secretary: Yes, sir.

Mr Nikolaev: This is Nikolaev speaking. Could I have an appointment with the doctor in the middle of next week, please?

Secretary: Just a minute, sir: I’ll check his schedule. Will Wednesday be all right?

Mr Nikolaev: Yes, it’s fine. What time, please?

Secretary: Wednesday, at 6 p.m.

Mr Nikolaev: Thank you. Good-bye.

Secretary: Thank you, sir. Good-bye.

5. Appointment with a Dentist

Mr Nikolaev: Good morning. Could I speak to Dr Williams’ secretary, please?

Secretary: Speaking.

Mr Nikolaev: My name is Nikolaev. I would like to have an appointment with the doctor.

Secretary: Is it something urgent, sir?

Mr Nikolaev: Yes, rather. My son needs a dentist.

Secretary: I see. How old is he?

Mr Nikolaev: He is about eight.

Secretary: Can you bring him tomorrow at eleven?

Mr Nikolaev: That’s Thursday, isn’t it?

Secretary: Yes, sir.

Mr Nikolaev: That’s fine. Thank you very much.

Secretary: Good-bye.

6. Confirming an Appointment

Secretary: Hello. May I speak to Mr Smirnov, please?