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The key answer of exercise 3

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 12.3 for the textbook Speakout Elementary - Workbook with authors Frances Eales, Steve Oakes and Louis Harrison from Pearson Education

Question

Write telephone conversations using the prompts.

Answer

1

  • A: Could you ring me back, please?
  • B: Of course. Can you give me your number?
  • A: Yes, it's 0141 6493861.
  • B: Let me check that. 0141 6493861.
  • A: That's right.

2

  • A: Hi, Xavier. This is Bea.
  • B: Hi, Bea. How are you?
  • A: I'm OK. Is Michelle there?
  • B: Yes, but she's sleeping.
  • A: Could / Can I leave a message for her?
  • B: Of course.
  • A: Just ask her to call me.
  • B: OK. Bye.

3

  • A: Hello. Can / Could I speak to the manager, please?
  • B: Just a moment. I'm sorry, he's busy at the moment. Could you call back later?
  • A: It's very important.
  • B: Can I take a message?
  • A: No thanks. I'll phone back later.