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Practice 3:
Understanding more business phone calls

audio Listen to these phone calls and choose the correct option.

1. Monsieur Johnson calls the Société Modes Internationales.
He says he wants to speak to Mr Martin. He is told that he is in a meeting and is asked to hold on. He says he will.
He says he wants to speak to Mr Martin. He is told that his line is engaged and is asked to hold on. He chooses to call back later and leaves his name.

2. Mr Maillet calls Société Sports et Loisirs.
He asks to speak to Mr Duchemin, but he went into meeting at 12 noon. He is invited to leave a message and after giving his name, he says he will call back.
He asks to speak to Mr Duchemin, but he is in a meeting until 12 noon. He is invited to leave a message and asks for Mr Duchemin to call him back on the number he gives. He will be in the office all morning.

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