Unit 1: Names and Titles

2. Let’s Listen (Page 2)

1.

My name is Maria Carter and I have a reservation.

Is that M-A-R-Y C-A-R-T-E-R?

No, Maria. M-A-R-I-A.

Oh, right. Here it is. Two nights, right?

That’s right.

2.

Can I have your name, please?

Smith. Suzanna Smith.

Is that S-U-S-A-N?

No, S-U-Z-A-N-N-A.

Sorry, Ms. Smith. I don’t see anything here. And the hotel is full tonight.

What?

3.

Mr. Wilson?

That’s right. Harry Wilson.

Is that H-A-R-V-E-Y?

No, H-A-R-R-Y. They call me Dirty Harry!

Oh.

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My name’s Abramson. A-B-R-A-M-S-O-N. Do you have a reservation for me?

Hmm… just a minute. First name Joseph?

That’s right. Joseph.

Ah, yes. Here it is.

5.

My name’s Louis Jackson.

Is that L-O-U-I-S-E?

No, that’s a girl’s name.

Oh, sorry.

It’s L-O-U-I-S.

Of course.

6.

Can I have your name, please?

Cruise. C-R-U-I-S-E.

And your first name?

Marley. That’s M-A-R-L-E-Y.

That’s an unusual name.

Yes, it is. I hate it!

3. Let’s Listen (Page 3)

1.

Hello.

Hello. Can I speak to Cindy, please?

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 Sorry. She’s not in. Can I take a message?

Yes, this is Bob from school. Bob Jackson.

Can you spell your last name?

J-A-C-K-S-O-N.

Okay. And what’s your telephone number, Bob?

691-3839.

Okay. Do you want Cindy to call you?

Yes, please.

Fine. I’ll give her the message.

2.

Hello. Tom Waite speaking.

Hello. Can I speak to Cindy, please?

Sorry. She’s not here.

Can I leave a message?

Yes, of course.

Thanks. This is Nancy. My number is 391-8246. Please ask Cindy to call me.

Okay. I’ll ask her to call you as soon as she gets back.

Thank you.

3.

Hello. This is Cindy’s house. But Cindy’s not home.

Oh, I see. Can I leave a message, please?

Yes, I’m ready.

Thanks. This is Brian calling. Brian Kennedy.

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 Is that B-R-I-A-N K-E-N-N-E-D-Y?

Yes, and my number is 271-8914.

271-8914. Okay. And will you call again later?

Yes, I will.

4.

Oh no, not another one. Hello.

Hello. Is Cindy there?

She’s not here. Who’s this?

Um. This is her teacher, Miss Wilson.

Oh, Miss Wilson. Yes, of course. Do you want to leave your number?

It’s okay. I’ll call back.