Man: Hello.
Telemarketer: Good evening, Sir. Is this Mr. Charles Philips?
Man: Yes, it is.
Telemarketer: Well, Mr. Phillips. This evening, I'm calling to offer you a special discount on . . .
Man: Ah, no, let me guess. You want to sell a subscription to the newspaper or a great deal on airfare to Hawaii, right? [Well, . . .]. Or, you want to offer me an unbelievable bargain on flamenco dance lessons.
Telemarketer: No, no, actually . . . Mr. Jones. [Huh?] Oh, sorry. That was the last guy. [Ah, great.] Uh, we want to offer you a free trial membership to our sports club downtown at the introductory price of $39.95 . . .
Man: Thirty-nine ninety-five?!? I thought you said free! Uh, listen. I'm not interested.
Telemarketer: Well, it includes unlimited access to all our facilities, including the gym, weight room, racketball courts, and swimming pool.
Man: Again, I'm not interested. I have my own fitness program I do around the house anyway.
Telemarketer: Well, this is a once-in-a-lifetime deal.
Man: Nah. Like I said, I'll pass this time. And please put me on your "don't call" list.
Telemarketer: Okay. It'll take between four and six months before your name will be removed from our database. [Months?!?] You might be called by another representative during that time.
Man: Ah, man. Ah, great.
Telemarketer: Have a nice evening, Mr. Williams.
Man: Ah, man.
1. What product or service is the telemarketer promoting?
A. a stay at a new condominium
B. a membership to a sports club
C. a hotel in Hawaii
2. Which special feature is NOT part of this offer?
A. access to free meals and beverages
B. use of fitness rooms
C. unrestricted use to a swimming pool
3. Why does the man turn down the offer?
A. He doesn't have extra money to spend.
B. He never buys things over the phone.
C. He doesn't need the service being provided.
4. What statement is true about the "do not call" list according to the conversation?
A. It will take four to six weeks to remove the man's name from the company's phone list.
B. The man might be called by another company representative in the coming weeks.
C. The man can request that his name be added again to the company's database.
5. What is the man's name?
A. Mr. Phillips
B. Mr. Jones
C. Mr. Williams
正確答案:
1. a membership to a sports club
2. access to free meals and beverages
3. He doesn`t need the service being provided.
4. The man might be called by another company representative in the coming weeks.
5. Mr. Phillips