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Caller: All right. I will see you tomorrow at 10.00 then.
Secretary: Good bye!

Dialog B
Caller: Good morning. I would like to speak to Thomas Jordan, please.

Thomas: Yes, this is me.
Caller: Hello, this is Linda Johnson. I am calling from Smith Company and would like to set up a meeting with

him.
Thomas: Ah, yes, Ms. Johnson. Let me look at my diary. When would be convenient for you?
Caller: Anytime after lunch.

Thomas: How about Thursday? Does that work for you?
Caller: I’m afraid I might be out of town on Thursday. How does Friday sound to you?
Thomas: Friday sounds great. Shall we meet here at four o’clock?

Caller: See you then! Bye.

2. Based on the dialogs above , put a check (√) on the statements which are correct.
a. John is working for Ray and White Corporation.
b. Mr. Smith is able to speak to William Bloom at the moment.
c. Mr. Smith can’t see Mr. Bloom at 9.00 the following morning.
d. Ace Hardware is the company Mr. Smith working for.
e. The meeting with Mr. Bloom will take place the following morning after 9.00.
f. Thomas Jordan is the representative of Smith Company.
g. Ms. Johnson would like to see Mr. Jordan after lunch.
h. Ms. Johnson will be out of town on Friday.
i. The meeting with Ms. Johnson will take place at 4 on Friday.

3. Practice one of the dialogs above.

G. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS 2

Making an appointment
- I would like to arrange an appointment to see Mr./Mrs...
- I am calling from (name of company) and would like to set up a meeting with Mr/Mrs...
- When could we meet to discuss the project?
- Could I meet you to discuss the project?
Suggesting time
- Would Wednesday suit you?
- Would you be available on Tuesday?
- Is Wednesday fine?
- What about Wednesday at 9?

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