V. In what situations would you say the following?
1. Sorry, we cannot fit you in today. 2. Let me consult my schedule. 3. Could you give me an alternative date? 4. I’m afraid Mr Petrov will not be able to keep the appointment. 5. Could I make an appointment with the dentist? 6. I can give you a lift afterwards. 7. We’ve made an appointment for Wednesday tentatively. 8. I’m calling to confirm your appointment with my colleagues. 9. We’re looking forward to seeing you next Sunday. 10. I’d like to report the fault of my phone. 11. The line is completely dead.
VI. a) Make an appointment by phone:
1. with your counterpart; 2. with a doctor; 3. with an engineer from the T.V. repair service; 4. with a dentist; 5. with a friend of yours; 6. with Mr Brody, Sales Manager of a big company.
b) Confirm the appointment by phone.
c) Phone Mr Slow and tell him that you are unable to keep the appointment and give your reason.
Working in groups of two, read the following dialogues aloud.
Dialogue 1
9. A Visit of Diplomats
The Protocol Department arranged a visit of diplomats accredited at Moscow to the Cardiological Centre of the Ministry of Public Health. Here is a talk between a Soviet official and an Australian diplomat concerning the details of the visit.
Mr Ward: Good morning. This is Ward of the Australian Embassy speaking.
Mr Orlov: Good morning, Mr Ward. Orlov speaking. Can I be of any help to you?
Mr Ward: I am calling to confirm our visit to the Moscow Cardiological Centre. Any changes in the schedule of the visit, Mr Orlov?
Mr Orlov: No changes so far. The visit is arranged for the heads of staff and other members of foreign missions and embassies in Moscow.
Mr Ward: The date and time remain as mentioned in the memo?
Mr Orlov: Yes, next Tuesday, 11 a.m.
Mr Ward: Thank you. Are we supposed to go to the Cardiological Centre on our own?
Mr Orlov: No, Mr Ward, we invite you to come to the Foreign Ministry first, and then we’ll proceed to the Centre in buses.
Mr Ward: That’s a good idea. Any chance of seeing you, Mr Orlov, at the Ministry?
Mr Orlov: Of course, I’ll be accompanying you to the Cardiological Centre.
Mr Ward: Fine. See you next Tuesday, then. Good-bye.
Mr Orlov: Good-bye, Mr Ward.
WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS YOU MAY NEED
to call to confirm звонить по телефону для того, чтобы подтвердить
to arrange a visit организовать посещение
proceedv зд. продолжить путь
EXERCISES
I. Summarize the dialogue in a talk of 2-minutes duration.
