EP 0063The Office

Receptionist

A

Good afternoon. May I help you?

B

Yes, I’m here to see Joanna Stevens. I have an appointment at four.

A

Certainly, may I take your name? I’ll let her know you’ve arrived.

B

Sure, it’s Josh O’Neil.

A

Ms. Stevens will be with you momentarily. Can I offer you something to drink?

B

Yes, a coffee would be nice, thank you.

A

Here you are. Ms. Stevens is ready for you now. I’ll show you to her office, right this way.

A

Just watch your step here...

核心词汇

certainlyGeneral Adverb

with out doubt; of course

may I take your namephrase

polite way to ask for someone’s name

let (someone) knowphrase

tell someone

momentarilyGeneral Adverb

in a very short time

be ready for youphrase

is prepared to meet with you

show (someone) tophrase

show a person the way to a place

right this wayphrase

phrase you use to show someone the direction to walk

拓展词汇

administrative assistantcommon noun, singular

secretary

lobbycommon noun, singular

the waiting area of a building

front deskcommon noun, singular

the desk at the entrance of a building where the receptionist sits

field callsphrase

receive and direct phone calls

switchboardcommon noun, singular

a system used to connect phone calls to many different phone lines within a building