Melita 开始了她在 Modern Office Limited 的新工作。现在 Opal 小姐的一部分工作就是教Melita 如何做一个秘书。Today she is going to show Melita how to take a message on the telephone. Here are Opal and Melita. OPAL: Well Melita, were you tired last night after your first day here? MELITA: Yes, I was. There were so many new things to learn. (TELEPHONE RINGS) OPAL: You answer it. MELITA: Good morning. OPAL: (LOUD WHISPER) Mr Ballito's office. MELITA: Oh, Mr Ballito's office. MRS BALLITO: Is Mr Ballito there? MELITA: No, he's out. (WHISPER) Oh dear, what have I said. OPAL: (WHISPER) Let me take the call, Melita. (NORMAL VOICE) Good morning. Can I help you? MRS BALLITO: Well, I wanted to speak to Mr Ballito but I understand he's out. OPAL: May I know who's calling please? MRS BALLITO: This is Mrs Ballito. Do you know where my husband is? OPAL: Oh, hello, Mrs Ballito, this is Opal. MRS BALLITO: Hello, Opal. I didn't recognize your voice. Was it you who answered the phone? OPAL: (LAUGHING) No, that was Melita. MRS BALLITO: Melita? OPAL: Yes, she's the new junior secretary. She started work here yesterday. MRS BALLITO: Oh, I see. Do you know where Mr Ballito is, Opal? It's rather urgent. OPAL: Oh yes, of course, Mrs Ballito. If you give me the message, I'll contact him immediately. |