Lesson I. Receiving Visitors 2
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Part One The second visitor is Mr Li. He has not an appointment, but he wants to see Mr Shelli. MR LI: Good morning. ROSE: Good morning. Oh, good morning, Mr Li. How are you? ' MR LI: I'm fine, thanks,and you? ROSE: Oh, busy as usual. Do you want to see Mr Shelli? MR LI: Yes, please. ROSE: Have you an appointment? MR LI: Er ... No, I haven't. You see, I only arrived back in the country this morning. ROSE: Well, I know he's busy at the moment but I'll ask his secretary when he'll be free. Please sit down. MR LI: Thank you. (DIALS) MARIA: Mr Shelli's office. ROSE: Oh,helio Maria. It's reception again. I have Mr Li here. He hasn't an appointment but held like to see Mr Shelli. When will he be free? MARIA: Let me see ... Well, Hmmm, he'll be free about 12.30. Can Mr Li wait? ROSE: Mr Shelli will be free about half past twelve. Can you wait? MR LI: What's the time now? ROSE: It's nearly 12-00. MR LI: Oh that's fine. I'll wait. ROSE:(TO MARIA) Maria, Mr Li will wait. MARIA: Right. I'll fetch him when Mr Shelli's free. ROSE: Thanks. (REPLACES PHONE) (TO MR LI) She'll come and fetch you later. MR LI: Thank you. ROSE: Where are you staying, Mr Li? MR LI: At the Plaza. ROSE: The Plaza? MR LI: Yes, I usually stay there. |
