Making a Telephone Call
Clerk:Good morning. Wilson Association。
Brown:This is
Mr. Brown speaking. I’d like to speak to Mr. Thomas。
Clerk:I’m sorry, but Mr. Thomas left here just a few minutes ago。
Brown:I’ve been trying to call him for the last ten minutes, but your line was busy. Will he be back soon?
Clerk:I’m afraid not. He is away for the rest of the day。
Brown:Is there other way I can reach him?
Clerk:I’m afraid not. He has gone out of this town on business. May I take a message?
Brown:I have a business appointment with him at 10 o’clock tomorrow morning, but I’m afraid I can’t make it。
Clerk:Would you like to make another appointment?
Brown:Unfortunately, I’m leaving here unexpectedly, and I may be away for several days。
Clerk:I see. I’ll tell Mr. Thomas that you’ve called。
Brown:Thank you。
Answering the Telephone
Linda:Hello! Who is speaking?
John:Hello! This is John. I want to speak to Linda。
Linda:This is her。
John:Hi, Linda. I’m just calling to invite you to a dinner party tomorrow evening。
Linda:Really? What time and where?
John:7:30 pm, at Longding Chinese restaurant. I’ll be at your place at 7:00 to pick you up if you need a ride。
Linda:Yes, please. I’ll need a ride. I’ll be waiting for you then。
John:See you tomorrow at 7:00. Make sure you dress a little formally. I heard the restaurant is kind of upscale。
Linda:Thank you. See you then。
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