I can't stand crowds of pushing people. A: Yeah, I know what you mean. Part C
Additional Listening A Conversation
Are You Calling About the Party?
Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions. Laura: Hello. This is Laura David speaking.
Simon: Oh, hello, Laura. This is Simon here, Simon Williams.
Laura: Oh, Simon. How nice to hear from you. Are you calling about the party? You did get the invitation, didn't you?
Simon: Yes, thanks, I did. That's just it, I'm afraid. You see, I'm already tied up that evening. Laura: Oh, really? That's a pity.
Simon: Yes. I'm afraid it's been planned for ages. You see, some friends of mine are coming from Scotland to see me. I haven't seen them for a long time, and you know? well? I managed to get some tickets for the opera, and I promised to take them out to dinner afterwards. I can't get out of it, unfortunately. I wish I could.
Laura: Oh, what a shame! We were looking forward to seeing you. Still, if you drop in later with your friends, we'd love to see you.
Simon: Thanks. Well, I'll certainly try, but I don't think there's much chance. Actually I've sent you an e-mail to say that I can't come.
Laura: Oh, have you? That's very kind, thanks. Well, keep in touch, Simon.
Simon: I will. Regards to James. And I hope the party goes well. Bye! Laura: Thanks. Bye. Part D
Test Your Listening Short Conversations
Listen to the short conversations and choose the right answers to the questions you hear. 1. W: Hi, John. You know Ann has invited me to her house for Joe's birthday?
M: Yes, I know. But, Mary, you haven't forgotten my dinner party next weekend, have you? Q: Who has a birthday party?
2. W: Robert wants to know if he can go with us to Paul's wedding party. M: That's strange. This morning he said he wanted to go by himself. Q: What do we learn about Robert?
3. W: David is planning a party on New Year's Eve. Have you got the invitation? M: Yes, I have. But you see I'm already tied up that evening. Q: What does the man mean?
4. W: Did you enjoy yourself at Paul's birthday party?
M: Oh, it was fun to meet so many friends, though normally I don't care much for parties. Q: What do you know about the man? 5. W: Do you like going to parties?
M: I guess parties are great fun, but very often I don't know what to say to strangers. Q: What can you learn from the man's reply?
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Unit 5 Telephoning
Part A
Communicative Function Taking Telephone Messages
Telephone calls usually come unexpectedly. When we answer a phone call for someone else, we often have to take down the message.
Now listen to four short telephone conversations and write down the messages in the blanks. 1. — Hello. 103-6215. — Hello. Is Cindy there?
— No, she is out. Do you want me to take a message?
— Yes, please. Tell her to call back David this afternoon, David Johnson. 2. — Hilton Hotel. Can I help you? — Mr. John Thomas, Room 1230, please.
— I'll put you through. Sorry, Mr. Thomas isn't in at the moment. Can I take a message? — Tell him to call Bill Green at 415-389-1074 this evening. It's important. 3. — Hello, can I speak to Mary?
— No, I'm afraid she's out. Could I know who is calling? — Well, this is Judy, her old classmate. Can I leave a message? — Certainly.
— Please ask her to meet Judy outside the Art Museum at ten tomorrow morning. 4. — Hello.
— Hi, Mrs. King. This is Tom here. Is John in?
— Hello, Tom. I'm sorry John's out right now. Would you like to leave a message? — Yes. Tell him not to forget to come to my party this evening. — All right. I'll let him know as soon as he gets in. Listening Strategy
Identifying Telephone Numbers
To be able to recognize telephone numbers is a useful skill to learn. Failure to catch the correct numbers will cause lots of trouble.
Listen to three telephone conversations and write down the answers to the questions you hear. 1. W: Front Desk. May I help you?
M: Could I have the number for the box office of Eastern Airlines, please? W: Just a moment. M: That's all right.
W: The number is 6247-2255. M: Thank you very much. W: You're welcome.
Q: What's the phone number that is requested? 2. W: 6417-2817.
M: Hello. Can I speak to Susan?
W: I'm sorry, Susan is not in at the moment. Would you like to leave a message? M: Well, please ask her to call Mike at 5404-9982. W: OK. I'll give her the message.
M: Thanks a lot. W: Don't mention it.
Q: To what number will Susan call back? 3. W: Number please.
M: Oh, I'd like to make a collect call. W: Where to? M: San Francisco. W: What number? M: 415-566-1268. W: What's your name? M: Wang Xing.
W: And where are you calling from? M: 612-930-9608. W: Hold the line, please.
Q: From what number is the man calling? Part B Listening Tasks A Conversation A Business Call
Exercise 1: Listening for general understanding
Listen to the recording once and choose the right answers to the questions you hear. A: Good afternoon. ABC Imports. May I help you? B: Yes, may I speak to Mr. James Johnson, please?
A: I'm afraid Mr. Johnson isn't available right now. Would you like to leave a message?
B: This is Richard Alexander with Star Electronics. It's very important that he return my call this afternoon. A: Does he have your office number and your mobile phone number? B: I think so, but let me give them to you again. A: Okay.
B: My office number is 714-555-2000; my cell phone number is 909-555-2308. He can reach me at my office number before 6 p.m. or anytime today on my mobile.
A: Very well, I'll give him your message as soon as he returns to the office. Questions
1. What can be learned from the telephone conversation you've just heard? 2. Who might be the person that has answered the phone call? Exercise 2：Listening for details
Listen to the recording again and fill in the blanks with the missing information. Speaking Tasks Pair Work
Listen to the conversations and repeat after the recording. Practise the conversations with your partner, playing the role of A or B. Then work with your partner to create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words. Conversation 1
A: Good morning, Frank Qian's office. B: Good morning. Can I talk to Frank, please?
A: Who's calling, please?
B: Brian Tong from BS Toy Company.
A: Well, Mr. Tong, I'm afraid Mr. Qian's not in the office at the moment. Can I take a message or would you like to ring him on his mobile phone?
B: I'll try his mobile. Could you give me the number, please? A: 909-365-2781.
B: Just let me check that: 909-365-2781. A: That's it. B: Thank you. Conversation 2
A: Hobson Motors. Can I help you?
B: Good morning. I'd like to speak to Mr. Paul Osman.
A: I'm afraid Mr. Osman is at a meeting right now. Can I take a message?
B: Yes. This is Brian Gray of The Bike Shop. I have something urgent to talk to him about. A: OK. But how can Mr. Osman reach you, Mr. Gray? B: Oh, my phone number is 212-623-8823.
A: 212-623-8823. Thank you, Mr. Gray. I'll give your message to Mr. Osman as soon as possible. B: Thank you. Bye. A: Good-bye. Part C
Additional Listening A Conversation
Good Luck Company
Listen to the conversation and complete the table. Secretary: Good Luck Company.
Applicant: I'm calling in connection with your post of computer sales representative. Your advertisement said that I should ring up first for an interview.
Secretary: That's right. What are your qualifications? Applicant: I have a degree in computer science. Secretary: Do you have any relevant work experience?
Applicant: Yes, I have been a computer programmer in a trading company for three years. Secretary: Can I have your name, please? Applicant: Brian Tong.
Secretary: Okay, I've written down your information and I'll pass this on to our personnel department for further consideration before we decide whether there will be an interview with you. Applicant: When would you let me know the result?
Secretary: In about two weeks' time, I think. How can I contact you, Mr. Tong? Applicant: You can call me at my office at 3883-9673 during office hours.
Secretary: 3-8-8-3-9-6-7-3. Okay, I'll let you know the result when I hear from the personnel department. Applicant: Thank you. Good-bye. Secretary: Good-bye. Part D
Test Your Listening A Conversation
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