Lesson III. Using the Telephone 2
Part TwoMr Ballito, the Managing Director of Modern Office Limited often has to make international telephone calls to his customers in other countries.Today he asks his Secretary Opal to book a call to Mr Frascati in Rome.
MR BALLITO: I'd like to speak to Mr Frascati in Rome at about 11.00 our time. Would you book a call to him, please, Opal.
OPAL: Certainly, Mr Ballito. I'll ask Rose to connect me with the International Operator and book the call. Shall I make it
a personal call?
MR BALLITO: Yes, I think so. It's a waste of money to pay for the call if Mr Frascati is out. Do you know the number?
OPAL: Yes, I have it here. It's Rome 35 56 75.
(LIFTS RECEIVER, DIALS NUMBER) ROSE: Switchboard.
OPAL: Oh good morning, Rose, would you put me through to the International Operator, please. I want to book a call to Rome for Mr Ballito.
ROSE: Certainly, I' m putting you through now. (CLICK RINGING) It's ringing now, Opal.
OPAL: Thank you ...
(RINGING TONE CONTINUES, THEN STOPS)
INTERNATIONAL OPPRATOR: International Operator.
OPAL: Good morning. I'd like to book a personal call to Rome, please.This is Dongali 52364, Modern Office Limited.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATOR: Dongali, 52 364.What number in Rome, please.
OPAL:Rome 35 56 75.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATOR:35 56 75 ... what name?
OPAL:Mr Frascati.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATOR:Rome 35 56 75, Mr Frascati.
OPAL: Yes, that' s right. Can I book the call for 11-00?
INTERNATIONAL OPERATOR: 11:00 yes, that should be all right. I'll ring you back when the call is,. expected.
OPAL: Thank you very much.
(REPLACES RECEIVER)
(TO BALLITO) The operator is going to ring back when the call is expected.
MR BALLITO: Well, that's fine, thank you Opal.
(PHONE RINGS)
OPAL: Mr Ballito's office.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATOR: Your personal call to Mr Frascati in Rome is expected within a few minutes.
OPAL: Thank you, operator. Mr Ballito, your call to Mr Frascati is expected within a few minutes.
MR BALLITO: Thank you, Opal.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATOR: Hello --. Is that Mr Frascati?
MR FRASCATI: Mr Frascati speaking.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATOR: I have a personal call for you, Mr Frascati, from Dongali. Hold the line please.Go ahead, speak up. caller,Mr Frascati is on the line.
OPAL: Mr Ballito, Mr Frascati is on the line
MR BALLITO: Thank you, Opal. Hello? Mr Frascati? Mr Frascati! Mr Frascati
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