B:(business like,to cover up)Certainly,I'll make sure he getsyour message.Good-bye.
Dialogue B
(A:Philip B:Tom)
A:Hello!Is that you,Tom?
B:Philip!Yes,this is Tom.
A:Oh,how do you know it's me?
B:I'd know your voice anywhere.
A:I can't believe I got hold of you at last.And what have you be-ing doing?
B:Yeah,I haven't been home a lot lately.And I've had a lot ofwork and social engagements.Oh,Philip,when did you getback to London?
A:I just came back about a week ago,I tried to contact you byphone several times,but you were not in.
B:Sorry,Sorry.Did you have a nice holiday,then?
A:Lovely.I went to Scotland and travelled aroud.
B:Did you go up to the Highlands?
A:No.I stayed at a hotel near Loch Lomond for a few days andcame back to London down the west coast.
B:Did you have good weather?
A:Quite good,and everybody was very kind.People aren't quitesuch a hurry up there you know.
B:How I admire you!Oh,I feel like I'm under too much strainthese days.I need a holiday indeed.
A:Well,I suppose so.
B:Oh,somebody's at the door.I have to go.And I have to say“good-bye”.Nice talking to you.
A:Same here,bye-bye.
Dialogue C
(A:Receiver B:Mr.Kent)
A:Hello,Australian Trading Company.Can I help you?
B:Hello.Yes.This is Mr.Kent of Oriental Ltd.We are interestedin the carpets advertised by you and I think the carpet will finda ready market in our country. [第1页] [第2页]