初级 47: A cup of coffee
Person A
Is that you, John?
John Smith
Yes, speaking.
Person A
Tell Mary we shall be late for dinner this evening.
John Smith
I'm afraid I don't understand.
Person A
Hasn't Mary told you?
Person A
She invited Betty and me to dinner this evening.
Person A
I said I would be at your house at six o'clock,but the boss wants me to do some extra work.
Person A
I'll have to stay at the office.
Person A
I don't know when I shall finish.
Person A
Oh, and by the way, my wife wants to know if Mary needs any help.
John Smith
I don't know what you're talking about.
Person A
That is John Smith, isn't it?
John Smith
Yes, I'm John Smith.
Person A
You are John Smith, the engineer,aren't you?
John Smith
That's right.
Person A
You work for the Overseas Engineering Company, don't you?
John Smith
No, I don't.
John Smith
I'm John Smith the telephone engineer and I'm repairing your telephone line.