A: Can I speak to Michelle or Jane, please?
B: They are not here. Can I give them a message?
A: No, that's . . Is John there?
B: He's at work. A: Could you please ask him to call Harold?
: . . I'll give him the message.
A: And, uh... is Mary there?
B: She's at work, too. Can I give her a message?
A: No, I'll call her back later.
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Loretta: Arno's Coffee Shop. Max: May I speak to George?
Loretta: I'm sorry, he isn't here right now. May I take a message?
Max: Yes, could you ask him to call Max Shear?
Loretta: Is that S-H-E-E-R? Max: No, it's S-H-E-A-R.
Loretta: Does he have your phone number?
Max: I'm not sure. It's 632 2861.
Loretta: 632-2861. . . Mr Shear. I'll give him the
message. Max: Thank you. Good-bye!
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A: One two seven eight nine two four.
K: Hello! Is this Wilson and Co.?
A: Quite right. What can I do for you?
K: May I speak to Mr Wilson, please? My name's Kyrylenko.
A: Please hold on a moment...
W: Hello, MrKyrylenko. Wilson here. What can I do for you?
K: I've got a few questions to ask you about the new
model. When can I see you about it? Tomorrow?
W: Certainly. At eleven, if that's convenient for you.
K: Yes, it's quite all right. Till tomorrow, then. Bye! W:Bye!
XIII Read the text and discuss
Read the dialogues and make some changes.
Leaving a message.
A.Hello! This is Richard Baker. May I speak to Mr Reeds, please?
B.I'm sorry, Mr Baker. He has just left. Any message?
A.Will you tell him to call me back?
B.: Yes, certainly. Does he know your telephone number?
A. Well... Fm not sure. Will you put it down, just in case?
B: Yes, what is it?
A.340-1906. Thanks a lot.
B. No trouble. Good-bye.
.. Getting the wrong number.
A Hello! I'd like to talk to Mr. Lawson.
B: I'm afraid you have the wrong number. What number were you calling?
A.: 843-1227.
: Well, this is 843-1227. But there is no one by the name of Lawson
here. This is a private residence.
A: I'm sorry to have bothered you.
B: That's quite all right.
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A: International. Good morning.
B: Good morning. I want to book a call to Kyiv. My name is .
A: What number are you calling from?
B: It's 437-8193.
A: What number do you want in Kyiv?
B: The Kyiv number is 252-41-12. Can you put me through straightaway?
A: I'm afraid not, sir. The line is busy. I'll call you back as soon as the call comes through.
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