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?
Mr Smirnov: Smirnov speaking.
Secretary: Mr Smirnov, this is Mr Abbott’s secretary. I’m calling to confirm your appointment with Mr Abbott for next Friday at 4 p.m.
Mr Smirnov: Thank you. I’m looking forward to seeing Mr Abbott next Friday. Will you give him my best regards, please.
