Operator: This is the Grand Hotel operator, can I
help you?
Tony: Hello. I would like to make a collect call,
please.
Operator: What is your name, and where are you now,
please?
Tony: This is Tony Lao in China.
Operator: What's the extension number?
Tony: The number is 3028.
Operator: Please hold on for a minute.
(Operator makes a call to Jenny.)
Operator: May I speak to Ms. Jenny, please?
Jenny: Speaking.
Operator: This is Grand Hotel operator. I have a
collect call from Mr. Tony Lao in China. Will you accept
the charge?
Jenny: Yes, of course. I'm waiting for his call.
Operator: OK. Please hold the line.
(Operator picks up the line from Tony.)
Operator: Hello, Mr. Lao, are you here?
Tony: Yes, I am.
Operator: I will put the call through for you now
接线员:我是格兰饭店的接线员,能为您效劳吗?
东尼:你好。我想打一个对方付费的电话。
接线员:请问您的姓名及地点?
东尼;我叫东尼. 张,在中国。
接线员:您要打的分机号是多少?
东尼:分机号是3028。
(接线员给珍尼打电话)
接线员:我能和珍尼小姐通话吗?
珍尼:请讲。
接线员:我是格兰饭店的接线员。这有一个在中国的东尼-张打来的对方付费电话。您同意付费吗?
珍尼:当然,我正等着他的电话呢。
(接线员又拿起东尼的电话)
接线员:您好,刘先生,您还在吗?
东尼:是的。
接线员:我马上为您接通电话。