Most large organizations employ a receptionist. The work of a receptionist is interesting and varied. She has a lot of different things to do. The work is also important because the receptionist is the first person visitors see when- they come to a firm. So the -receptionist gives them the first idea of the firm.
　　Rose is a receptionist at Modern Office limited.

　　In this part Rose will speak to Mr. Hussein, who has an appointment with the Sales Manager Mr. Shelli at, 11:30.

　　Here comes Mr Hussein.

　　ROSE: Good morning. Can I help you?

　　MR HUSSEIN: Good morning. Is this Modern Office Ltd.?

　　ROSE: Yes it is.

　　MR HUSSEIN: I have an appointment with the Sales Manager at 11-30.

　　ROSE: May I have your name, please?

　　MR HUSSEIN: Hussein. Omar Hussein. I''m from the Gulf Trading Company.

　　ROSE: Let me see ... Ah yes, Mr Hussein.Please take a seat, Mr Hussein. I''ll tell the Manager''s Secretary you are here.(DIALS)

　　MARIA: Mr Shelli''s Office.

　　ROSE: Hello Maria, this is Reception.Mr Omar Hussein is here. He has an appointment with Mr Shelli at 11.30.

　　MARIA: Mr Omar Hussein?

　　ROSE: Yes, he''s from the Gulf Trading　Company.

　　MARIA: Oh, yes, that''s right. I''ll come　and fetch him now.

　　ROSE: Thanks.(REPLACES PHONE) Mr　Shelli''s secretary is coming down now.

　　MR HUSSEIN: Thank you.

　　MARIA: Mr Hussein?

　　MR HUSSEIN: Yes, that''s right.

　　MARIA: I''m the Sales Manager''s secretary. Please come this way. I''ll take you to his office.

　　注释：

　　☆appointment 约会

　　☆the Sales Manager 销售部经理

　　☆the Gulf Trading 海湾贸易公司

　　☆to fetch 接（人）

　　☆at the moment 现在

　　☆to be free about half past twelve 在12点半左右有空

　　☆first floor 二楼（英），一楼（美）

　　☆to expect 等待，期待

　　☆office furniture 办公家具

　　☆to deal with 办理，处理

　　☆to cancel 取消

　　☆lift 电梯（英）

　　☆Corridor 走廊