Heather Horner: Extract 9

Take part in the following conversation with an official at

the Commission for New Towns.

FX: telephone ringing

Amanda Abington Good morning. CNT. How can I help?
(official at CNT):
Charles Dale : Hallo. My name’s Jon Moore from Abacus. I’m phoning for
some information about vacant sites.

Amanda Abington: Right . Er…what exactly are you interested in, please?

Charles Dale: Well, I’d like a list of available sites with prices, facilities,
etc.

Amanda Abington: OK. We have some packs on that. How many would you
like?
Charles Dale: Could you send me 4 and a video?

Amanda Abington: Certainly. Is there anything else I can help with?

Charles Dale: Yes, I need some information about hotels in the area.

Amanda Abington: Right. I’ll send that with the packs. Could I take some
details about your company?

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Charles Dale: Shall I fax them to you?

Amanda Abington: Oh yes, that’ll be fine. If you need more information you
can phone Ravi Pushpa .

Charles Dale: Could you give me his telephone number?

Amanda Abington: Yes, it’s 0128 43951

Charles Dale: OK. I’ll phone him tomorrow.

Amanda Abington: Right.

Charles Dale: Thank you for your help.

Amanda Abington: It’s a pleasure. Goodbye.

Charles Dale: Goodbye.