Лекция: TALKING ON THE PHONE

Helen Muravyova (H. M.) and Debbie's Grandmother

  G. Hello!
H. M. Debbie? Could I speak to Debbie, please? G. This is her grandmother. Debbie's away. Who's call­ing?
H. M. Helen Muravyova, from Petersburg.   G. Sorry. I can't hear you very well. From where, did you say, you were calling?
H. M. I'm calling from the air­port. I'm from Petersburg.   G. Could you repeat that? Petersburg airport, did you say?  
H. M. No, I come from Petersburg, but I'm calling from Kennedy airport in New York. I've come with a group of doctors. G. Sorry, I didn't get that.
H. M. I'm not alone; I've come with some doctors. I would like to see Debbie. G. Say that again, please. You want Debbie to see a doctor? Why?
H. M. Oh no, it's not that. I don't want Debbie to see a doc­tor. I want to see her myself. When will she be at home? G. She'll be at home after 9:00. I think.  
H. M. Did you say «after nine»? I'll call her then. G. Could you repeat your name, please?
H. M. I'm Helen. From Petersburg. Thank you. Goodbye.  

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— Could you, please, tell me where the nearest post office is? — How much does a local call cost in New York? — How do I get to Manhattan from here? — Where could I get change for a dollar bill, please? — When do you think Richard will call me? — What is the population of Washington? — I'm afraid I don't know.   — I'm afraid I can't tell you.   — I couldn't say. Ask a poli­ceman. — I can't help you, I'm afraid. I'm a foreigner myself. — I have no idea. (I haven't the slightest idea). — I'm sorry, I don't know.

 

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