2. C: The boss wants you to leave late tomorrow. At nine.
D: Sorry? What did you say? C: Can you leave late tomorrow?
D: I can’t hear you properly. Could you repeat that, please?
C: Tomorrow. Leave late. D: Tomorrow. Leave at eight. OK. C: Nine! D: Yes, fine.
3. E: Did you call Acme Engineering about the design changes?
F: No. What do you mean? E: The office manager asked you to call them. F: No, she didn’t! E: She sent you an email.
F: Sorry. I didn’t get it. The internet is down. I haven’t had any messages today.
E: Oh, I see. Sorry.
4. G: Are the drawings ready for the client? H: Yes, they’re on the table here. G: Good. Hold on. Look at this. It’s not right. H: Sorry. What’s wrong?
G: Look. These are drawings for the manufacturing company. Do you see?
H: Oh. Are there different drawings for the client and the manufacturing company?
G: Yes, of course. There are technical details on these drawings for the company.
H: Can you give me an example?
G: Yes … um … here. These drawings are for the manufacturing company on a different project. Is that clear?
H: OK. I get it now. I’ll find the correct ones. G: Thank you.
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Unit 7, Speak up! Pronunciation: Do you/could you/ would you
Listen and practise.
Do you understand? Could you give me an example? What do you mean? Would you like a drink?
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Unit 7, Speak up! Speaking skill: Understanding and not understanding
Listen and practise the sentences and questions. Copy the intonation.
I see. I get it now. What did you say? Could you repeat that? What do you mean? Do you see? Is that clear?
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Unit 7, English in action: Taking and leaving messages Exercise B
Listen and check. Rosina:
Petro Engineering Solutions. Rosina speaking.
Wolfgang: Can I speak to Valerie, please? Rosina:
I’m sorry. She’s not here. Can I take a message?
Wolfgang: Yes, please. Could you ask her to phone me? Rosina: Sure. Can I have your name please? Wolfgang: It’s Wolfgang. Rosina: Thanks, Wolfgang. And your number? Wolfgang: 077 99 435 678. Rosina: Thank you.
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Unit 7, English in action: Taking and leaving messages Exercise C
Listen to another telephone conversation.
Rosina: Petro Engineering Solutions. Rosina speaking. Alan: Valerie, please. Rosina: I’m afraid she’s out. Can I take a message? Alan: Yes, please. I can’t come to the meeting at 10. Rosina: OK. Can I have your name please? Alan:
It’s Alan.
Rosina: Thanks, Alan. What’s your number? Alan: 0783 467 981. Rosina: Sorry. Could you repeat that? Alan: Yes, it’s 0783 467 981. Rosina: Thank you. I’ll give her your message. Alan:
Thanks.
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