新视野大学英语视听说教程 4 Unit 4-5

IV. Speaking Out
MODEL 1   I’ve got to talk to Mrs. Parker.
Susan:      Parker Electronics Susan speaking. How may I help you?
Mrs. Jones:  This is William Jones of Sea-land Limited. I’m calling from Australia. Would you please transfer me to Helen Parker, extension513?
Susan:      Please hold, Mr. Jones. I’ll see if Mrs. Parker id available to take your call…I’m sorry, Mrs. Parker is out of the office. Can anyone else assist you?
Mrs. Jones:  No. I’ve got to talk to Mrs. Parker. It’s urgent. When will she be back?
Susan:      I’m afraid she is out for the whole day. May I take a message?
Mrs. Jones:  Tell her I must talk to her right away. Your last shipment was damaged.
Susan:       Oh, what a pity. Is there a particular time you want her to call you?
Mrs. Jones:  She can get in touch with me any time tomorrow at 613-2775-2940.
Susan:       Let me repeat that back: Mr. Jones of Sea-land, 613-2775-2940; call as soon as possible regarding the damaged cargo¹. You can be reached all day tomorrow.
Mrs. Jones:  The sooner the better. Those missing parts are holding up our production.
Susan:       I’ll give her the message, Mr. Jones. She’ll get back to you as soon as she can.
Mrs. Jones:  Thank you. Good-bye.

1 cargo   

n.(一只船或一架飞机运载的)货物

参考例句：

• The ship has a cargo of about 200 ton.这条船大约有200吨的货物。
• A lot of people discharged the cargo from a ship.许多人从船上卸下货物。