2. Let’s Listen

1.

A: Hello

B: Hello, Joe?

A: No

B: Is this 793-5141?

A: No, it isn’t. I think you have the wrong number

B: Oh, sorry

2.

A: Hello. B: Hello. Can I speak to Sandy, please?

A: She’s busy right now. Can you call back?

B: Oh, sure.

3.

A: Hello

B: Hello. Can I speak to Brian?

A: Sorry. Who?

B: Brian.

A: What number did you want?

B: 321-9645.

A: This is 321-6949

B: Oh, sorry

4.

A: Hello

B: Hello. Is Sylvia there?

A: Sorry. She’s not in right now

B: Oh, well, this is Rod. Can I leave a message?

A: Okay

5.

A: Hello

B: Hello. Is Mrs. Brown there, please?

A: Yes, may I ask who’s calling?

B: Yes, this is Donna Simpson

A: Just a moment, please

6.

A: Hello

B: Hello. Can I speak to Tony, please?

A: Sure. Hold on and I’ll get him.

3. Let’s Listen

1.

A: Hello

B: Hello, can I speak to Anne, please?

A: Sorry. She’s not in right now. Would you like to leave a message?

B: Yes, please. My name’s Mary Brown

A: Mary Brown?

B: Yes, and my number is 914-6520

A: Did you say 6520?

B: That’s right. Could you ask Anne to call me back tonight?

A: Okay, I’ll give her the message

B: Thanks

A: You’re welcome

2.

A: Hello

B: Hello. I’d like to speak to John, please

A: Oh, John’s not back from school yet. Can I take a message?

B: Um, yes, please. My name is Ellen. A: E-L-L-E-N? B: That’s right. And my number is 614-5533. A: 614-5533. B: Please tell John I’ll meet him tomorrow at 12 o’clock at the bookstore. A: At the bookstore. Okay. I’ll tell him

3. A: Hello. B: Hello. Is Peter there, please? A: He’s gone out for the evening. Can I take a message? B: Yes, please. This is Joan calling. A: Yes, Jean. What’s the message? B: No, it’s Joan. J-O-A-N. Please tell him the English exam will be on Tuesday in Room 214. A: English exam…Tuesday…Room 214. I’ll tell him. B: Thank you.

4. A: Hello. B: Hello. This is John. A: Oh, hi, John! B: Is Patrick there? A: He’s here, but he’s sleeping. He won’t get up until morning. Can I take a message?

B: Yes, please. Tell him that tomorrow’s party is at 7:30 at the Plaza Hotel. A: Okay, let’s see…John called… Oh, John, how do you spell your name again? Is it J-O-N? B: No, it’s J-O-H-N. A: Okay…John called. Tomorrow’s party…7:30…Plaza Hotel. Got it! He’ll be there. B: Thanks. Talk to you later. A: Bye!

4. Let’s Listen

1. A: Hello. B: Hi, Jenny. This is David. How are things? A: Pretty good, thanks. B: Listen. I was wondering if you’re doing anything on Sunday. A: No, I don’t think so.

B: Great. Would you like to see a movie with me? A: Oh, yeah. That sounds great. Thanks

2. A: Hello. B: Hi, Tony. This is Bob. A: Hi, Bob. What’s up? B: Oh, nothing much. But I have a favor to ask. Would it be okay for me to borrow your stereo on Sunday? Mine isn’t working very well, and I have some new CDs I’d like to listen to. A: Um. Well, okay. I guess that’s all right.

B: Thanks. See you tomorrow. A: Yeah. Bye. C: Who was that? A: Oh, it was Bob. He wants to borrow my stereo again! C: Not again!

3. A: Hello. B: Hi, John. This is Rita. A: Hi. How’s it going? B: Well, okay, but I’m afraid I have to cancel our date. Remember? We were going to see a play together. A: Yeah, I’ve already bought the tickets. B: Oh, I’m so sorry, but I have to drive my dad to the airport. A: Oh, well. I’ll see if I can get someone else to go with me. B: Yeah. Sorry about that

4. A: Hello. B: Hello, David. This is Paul. A: Oh, hi. B: Listen, you know we’re supposed to meet at six tonight for dinner? A: Yeah, is there a problem? B: No, but can we meet at seven o’clock instead? I think I’m going to be late. A: No problem. Actually, that’s better for me, too. B: Great. See you at seven o’clock

5. A: Hi, Joan. I know it’s late, but I wanted to call and apologize to you