国际电话

    (O=Operator, C=Chinese)

     O: Is this the Silver Star Trading Company?

    C: Yes, it is.

    O: This is the overseas telephone operator in the United States. We  have a call for Mr. John Wang in the International Finance  Department from a Mr. Robert of ABC Company in New York.

    C: From whom, did you say?

    O: From a Mr. Robert of ABC Company in New York.

    C: Thank you. Just hold the line, please.

    Several seconds later...

    C: Hello. I'm sorry but Mr. John Wang is in a conference right now.

    O: Oh, is that right? When will he be free?

    C: Well, he'll be free around four o'clock.

    O: I see. Just a minute, please.

    Several seconds later...

    O: Hello. How about Mr. Peter Chen, then?

     C: Yes, he's here. One moment, please.

    Pause

    Peter Chen: Hello. This is Peter Chen speaking.

    O: Oh, Mr. Chen? Will you hold the line, Please?

    Pause

    O: Thank you for waiting. Mr. Robert is on the line. Go ahead, please.Peter Chen: Thank you.