流利说懂你英语笔记要点句型·核心课·Level 3·Unit 3·Part 4·An Urgent Call

An Urgent Call

M:I’d like to speak with Mr. Bennett please.

W:I’m sorry but he’s not here right now. Would you like to leave a voice message?

M:It’s urgent that I speak with him. It’s an emergency.

W:Oh, I see. What kind of emergency?

M:It’s very personal so I can’t give you any details.

Exercises:

1.why doesn't he want to leave a voice message?

 It’s an urgent matter.

2.Would you like to leave a voice message?

W:Without more details, I’m afraid I can’t give you his number. Give me your number, and I’ll let him know about your call. Then maybe he’ll call you back. Would that be okay?

M:Sure, my number is 583 4987. It would be great if he could call me within the next half hour.

Exercises:

1.why doesn't she give out Mr. Bennett's number?

she needs more details.

2.Give me your number, and I’ll let him know about your call. 

3.It’s urgent that I speak with him

4. Would you like to leave a voice message?

5.It would be great if he could call me within the next half hour.