Conversation 1
A: Hello, Rainbow Bookshop.
B: Oh. Hello. I’d like to speak to Jeanie, please?
A: May I ask who’s calling?
B: It's Catherine Becker.
A: I’ll put you through. Sorry, the line is busy at this moment,could you like to hold on or should I ask her to give you a call.
B: I’d rather not wait. Would you mind taking a message?
A: No, not at all. Go ahead.
B: Could you ask her to call me on 93857654.
A: No problem, 93857654.
B: Yes. That’s right. Thank you.
A: I’ll pass it on in order to call you.
B: Ok, thank you. Bye.
Conversation 2
A: Do you hear my speaking, please?
B: This is John Smith, is that Mr. Broken.
A: Sorry, Mr. Broken is not at home now.
B: Will he be back soon?
A: I’m afraid he will be back into this afternoon.
B: Could you take a message?
A: Certainly.
B: Please tell him to call me at my hotel. That’s urgent. Thank you.
A: You’re welcome.
Conversation 3
A: This is Down, Robert Down from Taiwan. I’d like to speak with your director.
B: Mr. John is out right now. May I take a message?
A: Yes. Could you ask him to call me at the hotel? Room number: 579.
B: Certainly, Mr. Down.
Conversation 4
A: Accounting department.
B: May I speak to Mr. Wang?
A: I’m sorry, he is just out for lunch.
B: What time you expect he will be back.
A: Around one clock. Would you care leaving a message?
B: Well, would you ask him to call me back?
A: Certainly, can I have your name and number?
B: My name is Jean, and my number is 49420190.
A: Jean and 49420190, thank you for calling, I’ll give Mr. Wang your message soon he comesback from the lunch.
Conversation 5
A: Hello.
B: Hello. Is Mrs. Liu there?
A: No, she is out this moment, can I take a message for her?
B: Yes. This is Wang Yangbo. I was going to pick up at 6 this evening, but I’ll be a little late. Couldyou tell her I won’t be there until 6:30?
A: Ok. I’ll tell her about that.
B: Thank you very much.
A: You’re welcome.