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Vocabulary
appointment (noun)
- a fixed mutual agreement for a meeting; engagement; a meeting set for a specific time or place.
receptionist (noun)
- a person employed to receive and assist callers, clients, etc. in an office
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Practice 2 | Dialogue 1
Mr. Carter
Receptionist : Im afraid he cant speak with you at the moment. Hes in a meeting.
Mr. Carter
Mr. Carter
Mr. Carter
: Its John Carter. Id like to have an appointment with him tomorrow at 8:00 A.M.
Receptionist : All right. I will convey your message when he returns after the meeting. Is there
anything else?
Mr. Carter
: That would be all. Just make sure he receives my message. Thank you.
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2. Why cant Mr. Smith answer the call according to the receptionist?
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Directions: Have a role play with your teacher based on the following situation.
Situation A
You have an appointment tomorrow with your client, Mr. Matthew, at 7:30 A.M. Call his office and try to
reschedule your appointment next week. You are free next week from Monday to Saturday.
Situation B
You are Mr. Matthew. This week you are supposed to be free because you will be busy next week. You
decided to have the appointment next week, Friday at 7:30 A.M. You will soon receive a phone call.
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Practice 4 | Dialogue 2
Miss Smith : Hello, this is Miss Smith. How may I help you?
Mr. Parker : Hi, Miss Smith. This is Mr. Parker. How are you?
Mr. Parker : Im fine, too. I am calling because I want to ask if you are available for a meeting on
Monday.
Miss Smith : I will be busy on Monday because I have an appointment with my dentist. What about
Wednesday?
Mr. Parker : Thats fine. Is twelve oclock noon alright with you?
Mr. Parker : So, its Wednesday at twelve oclock. Lets meet at the Caf.
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Practice 5 | Dialogue 3
Mr. Parker: Hi, Miss Smith. This is _____________. How are you?
Mr. Parker: Im _____________, too. Im calling because I want to ask if you are available for a
meeting on Monday.
Miss Smith: I will be busy on Monday because I have an _____________ with my dentist. What about
Wednesday?
Mr. Parker: Thats fine. Is twelve oclock noon alright with you?
Mr. Parker: So, Wednesday at ____ oclock. Lets meet at the Caf.
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Directions: Have a role play with your teacher based on the following situation.
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there.
Package #2: High Mountain, second class,
$300. Hotel: Brother Joe Hotel, $95 / night.
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You are a web designer. You need clients. Latino,
an Italian restaurant, has a horrible website. Call
the restaurant, ask for the manager / owner, and
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