【正文】 Using Language Listening and speaking Zhou Rui has decided to do a project on a living British inventor called James Dyson. So he telephoned Dyson’s pany in England to interview one of its engineers about the great man’s ideas. Situation 1. Listen to the tape and tick the words you hear. □ washing machine □ drum □ refrigerator □ bicycle □ carpet cleaner □ court √ √ √ √ Object The Problem James Dyson’s improvement Washing machine Washing machines at that time do not clean the clothes as well as by hand. He invented a machine using two half drums which move in opposite directions. 2. Listen again and make notes on James Dyson’s invention. You want to apply for a job in James Dyson’s pany. So you ring up one of his engineers to ask what kind of person he needs. Remember to ask for as much information as you can. Here are some phrases that may be useful for you to make a telephone call. Dialogue Which extension… , please? Can I speak to … , please? Hold the line, please. Hang on, please. Just a moment, please. I’m sorry, but this phone is our to order. I can’t get through. Sorry. He/She isn’t here right now. Can I ring back later? I’ll ring him/her up again. I must ring off now because… R: James Dyson’s Company. Which extension do you want please? S: I’m sorry I don’t know. Can I speak to someone about working as an engineer in James Dyson’s Company? Is that possible? Sample dialogue: R= receptionist E= engineer S= student Exercise 4: R: Yes, I’m sure it is. Hold the line please while I try to put you through. I’m sorry I cannot connect you to Dr Smith. Either he isn’t there at the moment or his phone’s out of order. Can you ring back later? S: No, I’m sorry I can’t. Is there anybody else I can speak to? R: Hang on a moment. Putting you through, caller! E: Hello. Dr Brown speaking. How can I help you? S : My name is Zhou Rui. I’d like to talk to somebody about joining your pany as an engineer. I’d