1.Call a long distance call.打长途电话。
I'd like to call Japan.
I'm trying to connect with a number in Japan.
I'm trying to reach a private number in Japan.
Can I dial direct?/You can call direct if you like.
I'd like to place an overseas call to London.
You have a collect call for a Mr. Ron Smith in Chicago.
I have your call on the line. Go ahead, please.
Could you put through a collect call for me?
情景对话
A:Long Distance Operator. May I help you?长途电话台,有什么需要服务的吗?
B:Can I place an overseas call through you?麻烦您帮我接一通越洋电话好吗?
A:Yes, you can. Where are you calling, sir?好的,先生。你要打到哪里?
B:I'd like to call Taipei, Taiwan. And I'd like to use my credit card,please.我要打到台湾台北。费用记在我的信用卡上。
A:May I have your credit card number, please?请告诉我您的信用卡号码,好吗?
B:Yes, it is 12K745638.好的,号码是12K745638.
A:12K745638?
B:Right.没错。
2.If you accept the charges是否接受付费电话。
Will you accept the charges?/Do you accept the charges?
If you accept the charges, please proceed.
情景对话
A:Hello. Is Mr.Yang in?喂,杨先生在吗?
B:Yes, this is him.我就是。
A:This is a collect call for you from Mr. Chen in London.Would you accept the charges?伦敦的陈先生有一通请您付费的电话,请问您愿意付费吗?
B:Certainly. Please put him on the line.没有题,请您把电话接过来。
A:Thank you, sir. Please go ahead, and your party is on the line.谢谢您,先生。可以通话了,对方现在在线。