Learn to Speak English. Асафова Г.К. - 49 стр.

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Lesson 7
MAKING AN APPOINTMENT
I. NOTE
It is unlikely that you will need an attorney, also called a "lawyer", when you
travel within the United States as a tourist. You may have occasion to meet one if you
are involved in business dealings with an American company.
Telephone etiquette is rather simple in the U.S. When calling, it is considered
polite to introduce yourself by giving your name: "This is Mr. ... I'd like to speak with
Ms./Mr. ... "If you don't give your name, most secretaries will ask who's calling. If
the person you're calling is unable to answer, you will be told cither to hold or will be
asked if there is a message. There's nothing wrong with leaving your name and tele-
phone number, as well as the reason for your call. In most cases, your call will be re-
turned within a few minutes.
II. DIALOGUE
Secretary: Good morning, Haskell, Cleaver, and Young.
You: I'd like to speak with Mr. Young, please.
Secretary: Who's calling, please?
You: I'm related to Stephanie Garner. Mr. Young asked me to get in touch when I ar-
rived in the United States.
Secretary: Please, hold.
(After a minute or two, Mr. Young picks up the phone. You introduce yourself, and
he replies):
Mr. Young: I'm looking forward to meeting you. Can you come by tomorrow at
10 a.m.?
You: Yes, I think so. Where are you located?
Mr. Young: Our offices are just behind the State Capitol building. You can walk here
from your hotel.
You: What time should I leave the hotel?
Mr. Young: Oh, maybe around 9:30. It takes about twenty minutes on fool.
You: Thanks. I'll see you tomorrow morning.
III. GRAMMAR EXERCISES
1. Now you have to make negative questions. Each time you
are surprised.
Example: "We won't see Ann this evening". "Oh! (she/not/come to the party to-
night?)"
I sn't she coming to the party tonight.
1. "I hope we don't meet Brian tonight". "Why? (you/not/like him?)"...
2. "I'll have to borrow some money". "Why? (you/not/have/any?)" ...
3. "Don't go and see that film". "Why? (it/not/be/good?)" ...

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