1．老板——职员

    Boss: Have you typed the letter to Mr. Johnson?
    Secretary: I’ve just typed it. Here you are.
    Boss: And the letter to Mr. Bailey?
    Secretary: I haven’t typed that one yet.
    Boss: Has Mr. Davies phoned?
    Secretary: No, he hasn’t phoned yet.

    Boss: Have you phoned Mr. Jackson?
    Secretary: Yes. I phoned him a moment ago. He wasn’t in his office. I’m going to phone again in a few minutes.
    Boss. Thank you.

    A: Now, you’re an engineer, Mr. Green?
    B: Yes, that’s right. I’ve been an electrical engineer for four years.
    A: But where are you working now?
    B: Well, I’m working for Robinsons at the moment.
    A: You used to work for Johnson Brothers.
    B: Yes, that’s right.
    A: Now, tell me, do you speak French or German?
    B: Well, I’m learning French.
    A: Ah, good. There’s a very good job here which requires a minimum knowledge of French.

    2．老师——学生

    Li: Excuse me, miss.
    Librarian: Yes. May I help you?
    Li: I’m new student here. I wonder if someone might have time to show me around.
    Librarian: I’d be very glad to do so, but I’m busy now. Could you come back about 3:30?
    Li: Sure. 3:30 this afternoon.
    Librarian: Good. See you later.
    Li: Thank you. Bye-bye.