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9. On the phone

9.1. Telephone call a. Vocabulary

Task 1. Read the vocabulary, write them down, then learn them by heart.

to call

to put through

a message

to respond, to reply, to answer, to react

installation

technician

to manage

to call back

reason

to surprise

complicated

to sort out

to fix a meeting

diary

звонить

соединять

сообщение

отвечать;

процесс установки нового оборудования

техник

управлять

перезвонить

причина

удивлять

сложно

разбирать, рассортировывать

назначить встречу

дневник

Task 2.

Read aloud and translate the phrases that are used when you are on the phone.

I’d like to speak to ….

Who’s calling, please?

Just a moment …. I’ll put you through.

Can I speak to …?

Can I take a message?

Could I have your number?

Thanks for getting back.

Could I speak to …?

B. Reading and speaking

Task 1.

Act out the telephone calls with your partner.

Call 1

A:

Klondike Electronics. Can I help you?

B:

Yes, I’d like to speak to Mr. Edward, please.

A:

Who’s calling, please?

B:

John Bird.

A:

Just a moment Mr. Bird. I’ll put you through.

C:

Miss Taylor speaking.

B:

John Bird here. Can I speak to Mr. Edward?

C:

I’m afraid he is out at the moment. Can I take a message?

B:

Yes, could you ask him to call me back as soon as possible?

C:

Yes, of course. Could I have your number?

B:

He’s got it, but just in case, it’s 01-253-4686.

C:

01-253 4686. Thank you Mr. Bird. I’ll make sure he gets the message.

B:

Thank you. Bye.

C:

Good bye.

Call 2

A

John Bird speaking.

B:

This is Pete Edward. My secretary said you called.

A:

Yes, that’s right. Thanks for getting back. Look, the reason I called was we’re having installation problems with the E 258.

B:

A:

Really? That surprises me. What sort of problems?

Well, it’s a bit complicated. Could you send a technician round?

B:

Of course, I’ll get one round this afternoon.

A:

That would be great.

B:

OK, I’m sure we’ll sort it out in no time. Bye.

A:

Goodbye.

Task 2.

Say if the statement is true or false .

1. Mr. Bird would like to speak to Mr. Green.

2. The secretary’s name is Miss Taylor.

3. Mr. Edwards is ill at the moment.

4. Mr. Bird wants Mr. Edwards to call him back.

5. Mr. Edwards hasn’t got the number of Mr. Bird.

6. The secretary will make sure Mr. Edwards gets the message.

7. Mr. Edwards doesn’t call Mr. Bird back.

8. Mr. Bird is having installation problems with the E258.

9. Mr. Edwards can’t send a technician.

Task 3.

Act out the telephone call with your partner.

Call 3

A:

Person and Brown. Can I help you?

B:

This is Gerald Smith from Taylor and Sons. Could I speak to Mrs. Philips?

A:

Just a moment, Mr. Smith. I’ll put you through.

C:

Susan Philips speaking.

B:

Hello, Susan. This is Gerald Smith.

C:

Oh, hello, Gerald. How are you?

B:

Fine. I’m just phoning to see if we could fix a meeting for next week.

C:

Yes, of course. We’ve got to discuss next year’s order. Just a moment, I’ll get my diary… Right, next week…?

B:

Could you manage Tuesday?

C:

I’m sorry. I’m out all day on Tuesday.

B:

What about Friday then?

C:

Yes, Friday in the morning would suit me fine.

B:

Good, that suits me too. Shall we say 10 o’clock?

C:

Fine. So 10 o’clock here then?

B:

Yes, that’s probably the easiest. Right, I look forward to seeing you.

C:

Bye.

B:

Bye.

Task 4.

Answer the questions.

1. What company is Gerald Smith from?

2. Who does G. Smith want to speak to?

3. What is the name of Mrs. Philips?

4. Why is G. Smith phoning to Mrs. Philips?

5. Have they to discuss next year’s order?

6. Could Susan Philips manage Tuesday?

7. Would Friday in the morning suit her?

8. What time will they meet on Friday?

Task 5.

Look at these phrases that are used when you’re оn the phone. Highlight the ones you find most useful.

Hello, I’d like to speak to Mr.…

Hello, this is Miss … calling from …

Is Ms…. available, please? My name’s …

Could you ask her to call me back, please? My number is …

Could you give him a message, please?

What time do you expect her back?

I’ll call again later today.

Thanks very much for your help.

Speaking.

I’m afraid he’s in a meeting/not in the office/still at lunch/ not available just now. Is there anything I can do for you?

Hold on a moment, please.

I’ll just find out if she’s back yet / in the other office / available.

I’ll put you through to Miss….

I’ll ask her to call you back as soon as she’s free.

What’s your extension number / fax number?

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