Audio 5

Improving your skills
(imprú vin llor sk í ls)

Part A  (part éi)

Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks.


I got cut off many times.

Receptionist:
Hello, Lima College.
Rita: Yes. Can I 1. to Mr. Hardy, please?
Receptionist:
Yes. Who’s 2. ?
Rita:
Rita Ra… (phone cuts off)
Mechanic:
Hello, Honda Motors.
Rita:
Honda Motors? Oops, sorry. 3. number!
Receptionist:
Hello, Lima College.
Rita:
Yes. Can I speak to Mr. Hardy, please?
Receptionist:
Did you 4. Mr. Ardy?
Rita:
No. Mr. Hardy – with an H.
Receptionist:
Oh, Mr. Hardy. Okay. Who’s 5. ?
Rita:
Rita Ramirez. I called a moment ago but I got 6. .
Receptionist:
Just a moment. I’m sorry, he’s busy at the moment. Would you like to leave a message?
Rita:
No, thanks. I’ll 7. later. Thanks.
Receptionist:
Hello, Lima College.
Rita:
Can I speak to Mr. Hardy, please? This is Rita Ramirez. I called earlier.
Receptionist:
Oh, yes. Hold the line, Ms. Ramirez. Don’t 8. . I’ll 9. you 10. .
Mr. Hardy:
Hello?
Rita:
Is this Brian Hardy? This is Rita Ramirez.
Mr. Hardy:
Hi, Rita! I can’t speak now. Call me later.
Rita:
Aaaaaaargh!!