IV. Fill in the missing remarks.
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. A: Messrs. Smith O Son Ltd. Good morning.
B: …
A: Sorry. The line is busy.
4. A: Sorry. Mr Foot is on the other line. Will you hold on, please?
B: …
5. A: …
B: I’ll call back later.
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.
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TOPICAL TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS
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.
