3. Requesting a Wake-Up Call

Exercise 1 Practice reading the following words and word combinations. Be sure in their pronunciation. Learn them by heart.

the latter wake-up call	последний звонок для пробуждения
on second thought	а вообще-то, но если подумать
to hit the snooze button	нажимать кнопку повтора сигнала
No sooner said than done.	Сказано - сделано.
Your wish is our command.	Ваше желание для нас закон.
If something comes up	Если что-то случится

Exercise 2 Learn the following dialogues

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A: I need to request a wake-up call for tomorrow morning. B: What time do you want the call? A: I need two calls, one at 7 and another at 7:15. B: We can certainly do that. Expect a call from us at 7:00, and then again at 7:15. A: Actually, can I change the latter wake-up call to 7:30 am? B: I can certainly do that. Is there anything else? A: I can't think of anything. If I do think of something, I'll be sure to call again. B: Okay. Good night, sir. 2

A: I need a wake-up call tomorrow morning. B: Of course. When would you like the call? A: Actually, I need two calls, one at 7 and the other at 7:15. B: No problem. We'll give you both calls. A: Do you know what, let's change the second call to 7:30. B: No problem. Anything else, sir? A: Not at the moment, thank you. B: Let me know if you do need anything. 3

A: Can you give me a wake-up call tomorrow? B: Certainly. What time would you like us to call you? A: I need two wake-up calls, if you don't mind, one at 7 and the other at 7:15. B: Not a problem. We'll call you tomorrow morning at 7, and again at 7:15. A: On second thought, you'd better make that second call at 7:30 instead of 7:15. B: Said, and done. Will there be anything else? A: No, that gets it for now, thank you. B: Well, give us a call if there's anything more we can help you with. 4

A: Tomorrow I'm going to need a wake-up call. B: Not a problem. What time shall we call you? A: I always hit the snooze button, so give me two calls, one at 7 and another at 7:15. B: It'll be our pleasure. We'll call you at 7 and then at 7:15. A: Oops, cancel that. Change the second call to 7:30, will you, please? B: No sooner said than done. Can I help you with anything else? A: No, that's about it for now. B: Okay, sir. Have a pleasant evening. 5

A: I need a wake-up call tomorrow. B: What time would you like your wake-up call? A: I need two calls, one at 7 and another at 7:15. B: That is no problem at all, of course. You'll get a call at 7:00, and another at 7:15. A: Then again, I think 7:15 is too early. Change 7:15 to 7:30, please. B: So, that'll be a call at 7 and another at 7:30. Do you have any other requests? A: Not just now, but if I do think of something later, I'll give you a ring. B: Okay, sir. Sleep well. 6

A: I've got to get up early tomorrow, so please give me a wake-up call. B: Of course. We can give you a call anytime you like. A: Actually, I need two calls, one at 7 and the other at 7:15. B: Your wish is our command. Expect a call at 7, and another one at 7:15.  A: Wait a minute! I don't like 7:15, now that I think about it. Change it to 7:30. B: The second call is now changed to 7:30. Is there anything else we can help you with? A: Nothing that I can think of right now. If something comes up, though, I'll call you. B: We're here all night long if you need anything.

Exercise 3 Render the contents of the dialogue in indirect speech with the use of the highlighted words.

Exercise 4 Give all possible answers to the given phrases:

1) – What time would you like your wake-up call?

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2) – Can I help you with anything else?

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