Listen to people telephoning an office to speak to the people below. Write down the time when each person will return.
It's now 10 a.m. If the operator says, 'He'll be back in an hour', write 11.00.
1
A: Could I speak to Mr Day, please?
B: I'm sorry, he’s not in right now. He'll be back in an hour.
A: Thanks, I'll call later.
2
A: Is Ms Lewis there, please?
B: She’s just gone out. She’ll be back in fifteen minutes.
A: Oh, I see.
3
A: Yes . . . I'd like to speak to Mr Grant, please.
B: I'm afraid he’s out of the office at the moment. He won’t be back for an hour.
A: Oh, I see. Well, I'll call back then.
4
A: Could I speak to Mrs Ginatti, please?
B: I’m sorry, she’s not here just now.
A: When will she be back, please? ‘
B: In an hour and a half.
5
A: Mr Frank, please.
B: Mr Frank’s not here at the moment. But he’ll be back in three quarters of an hour.
A: I see. Thank you.
6
A: Is Ms Taylor there, please?
B: No, I'm sorry she isn’t. She'll be back in about 40minutes.
A: Thanks. |