t she's out.
A:Would you tell her Tom Gray called?
B:I'd be glad to.

2.A:Hello. Is Marie Ward there, please?
B:I'll see if she's in.
A:OK.
B:I'm afraid she's not here.
A:Could you give her a message, please?
B:Yes, of course.

3.A:Hello. Is Mrs. James in, please?
B:Hang on, please.
A:All right.
B:I'm sorry, but I think she's stepped out.
A:Would you ask her to call Larry Ruskin at 836-2550?
B:Certainly.

4.A:Hello. Could I please speak to Miss Davis?
B:Just a minute, please.
A:Thanks.
B:She's not at here desk right now.
A:Could you tell her to give Doug a call when she gets back? She has my number.
B:Sure.

(15).Asking for Directions 问路

People are usually helpful when you ask for directions. You should try to have the exact address and be as specific as possible. Telephone directories are the most common sourse of addresses. Remember that many cities and some towns are built in "blocks". People will often tell you, for example, to "go two blocks and turn right."

1.A:Excuse me, Can you tell me where Main Street is?
B:Turn left at the second light and then go straight for two blocks.
A:Is it far?
B:No. It's only a five-minute walk.
A:Thanks a lot.
B:You're welcome.

2.A:Excuse me. Could you please tell me how to get to the station?
B:Turn left at the first light. You can't miss it.
A:Will it take me long to get there?
B:No. It's not far at all.
A:Thank you.
B:Don't mention it.

3.A:Can you help me out? I'm trying to find a post office.
B:Go three block and make a right. It's right there.
A:Should I take the bus?
B:No. It'll only take about five minutes to walk.
A:Thank you very much.
B:Any time.

4.A:Pardon me. I wonder if you could tell me how to get to Mott Street?
B:Keep going straight for two blocks, then turn right o Elm Street and you'll run right into
it.
A:Is it too far to walk?
B:Nl. It's only a little ways.
A:Thanks.
B:Sure. Have a good day.

(16).Making an Appointment 预约

It is usually necessary to make an appointment with a doctor, dentist or lawyer. You should call as far in advance as possible.

1.A: Would Dr. Block be able to see me at 9:30 tomorrow?
B: I'm sorry, but she won't have any openings until 11:00, unless there's a cancellation.
A: Would 1:00 be convenient?
B: Yes, she's free then.

2.A: I wonder if the dentist could fit me in early tomorrow?
B: I'm afraid there's nothing availavle before noon.
A: How about 12:45?
B: Sorry, but she's busy then too.

3.A: I'd like to make an appointment with Professor Smith. Would 9:00 tomorrow be all right?
B: I'm afraid not. She doesn't have any openings in the morning.
A: Could I possibly make it early in the afternoon?
B: Nol That's not good either. But give me your number and I'll call you if somebody
cancels.

4.A: Do you think the doctor could see me tomorrow before 9:30?
B: She won't be in until 10:45, so the earliest would be 11:00.
A: How would 12:45 be?
B: Just a second. I'll have to check.

(17).On a Bus 在公共汽车上

In cities, buses have letters or numbers indicating their routes. Usually the exact fare is required because you can't get change on a bus. Long-distance travel by bus is common throughout the United States and Cannda. It is an inexpensive, scenic way to travel. Special tickets for unlimited travel are sometimes offered by the larger bus companies.

1.A:

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