An Urgent Call
M:I’d like to speak with Mr. Bennett please.
W:I’m sorry but he’s not here right now. Would you like to leave a voice message?
M:It’s urgent that I speak with him. It’s an emergency.
W:Oh, I see. What kind of emergency?
M:It’s very personal so I can’t give you any details.
Exercises:
1.why doesn't he want to leave a voice message?
It’s an urgent matter.
2.Would you like to leave a voice message?
W:Without more details, I’m afraid I can’t give you his number. Give me your number, and I’ll let him know about your call. Then maybe he’ll call you back. Would that be okay?
M:Sure, my number is 583 4987. It would be great if he could call me within the next half hour.
Exercises:
1.why doesn't she give out Mr. Bennett's number?
she needs more details.
2.Give me your number, and I’ll let him know about your call.
3.It’s urgent that I speak with him
4. Would you like to leave a voice message?
5.It would be great if he could call me within the next half hour.
