Telephoning 打电话

【Beginner】step1：初级入门

A: Hello, this is Rich.

B: Hi, Rich. Is Jim here?

A: He’s not in at the moment. Can I take a message?

B: Sure. This is Claire.

A: Does he have your telephone number?

B: No,it’s 3725019281.

A: 3725015281?

B: No, it’s 3725019281, it’s a 9, not a 5.

A: Right. I’ll have him call you back.

B: Can you tell him that it’s urgent?

A: Sure can.

B: Thanks a lot.

A: No problem.

B: Bye.

A: Goodbye.

【Intermediate】step2: 中级进阶

A: Sandy, can you help me contact these people?

B: Sure, what do you want me to tell them?

A: Well, I need to confirm the time of their classes.

B: Ok, where can I find their phone numbers?

A: They are all listed here on this sheet of paper.

B: Is it their home, office or cell phone number?

A: Unless it’s marked differently, it’s their home numbers.

B: Alright. What if I can’t get a hold of them by phone?

A: Then, you should e-mail them with the information.

B: Where can I find their e-mail addresses?

A: They should have then listed on their resumes.

B: And if there aren’t any e-mail addresses?

A: Then send them a SMS on their cell phone.

B: Ok. That sounds easy enough. Have you called any of them yet?

A: Yes. I called the first three people on the list, but they didn’t pick up.

B: Did you leave a voice message?

A: I left a voice message on one---just for the first person on the list.

B: I see. What did you tell her?

A: I told her that she should call me back at my office number.

B: Ok, so, maybe I should call her again.

A: Yes, that sounds like a good idea. She might not get the other message in time.

B: One more question. It looks like some of these numbers are long-distance. Do you have a calling card that I can use to get through to them?

A: Sure. You can use this one. The pin number is written on the back of the card.

B: Alright. Thanks a lot. Don’t worry. I’ll take care of it.

A: Great work . I’m off for the weekend! See you on Monday.

B: See you.