UNIT EIGHT: A TELEPHONE CALL

UNIT EIGHT: A TELEPHONE CALL

Jane: Oh, dear! The phone’s ringing. It always rings when I’m in the bathroom. Hullo, this is 7439030. Jane Brown speaking.

Worthington: It’s Worthington, James Worthington. I’d like to talk to Mr Brown.

Jane: I’m afraid my father is not in.

Worthington: What time does he usually come home?

Jane: He usually stays in his office until five. Today he’s staying till seven because he’s got an appointment.

Worthington: Well, please tell him to ring up Mr Worthington at ten o’clock tomorrow morning.

Jane: How do you spell your name, please?

Worthington: W-O-R-T-H-I-N-G-T-O-N.

Jane: Thank you. Goodbye, Mr Worthington.

(She sneezes)

Of course I’m cold with only a towel on!

(The telephone rings)

Oh, not again!

PRACTICE DIALOGUE

Mr Brown is visiting Mr Worthington, the managing director of a company.

Worthington: Would you sit down, please?

Richard: Thank you.

Worthington: Would you like a drink?

Richard: Yes, please.

Worthington: What would you like?

Richard: I’d like a gin and tonic, please.

Secretary? I am sorry for disturbing you, sir, but there’s a phone call for you.