2011年9月中級口譯聽力: Talks and Conversations (1)
WOMAN: Good morning. Mr. Papworth Smith’s surgery.
MAN: Hello, this is William Brown speaking.
WOMAN: Yes, what can I do for you?
MAN: I had an appointment with Mr. Papworth Smith at 10 o’clock this morning, the name is William Brown, and the registration number is 12.
WOMAN: Well, I have found your case history and the registration. You have a broken tooth that needs to be taken care of, right?
MAN: Yes, but I’m sorry, my car broke down on the way, and the guy in the garage said it wouldn't be ready until about two in the afternoon, and there is no way I can find a taxi or a lift. I am calling from the garage.
WOMAN: You mean you couldn’t keep the appointment?
MAN: I’m afraid not. Can I still see Mr. Smith some other time?
WOMAN: Of course, but you need to make another appointment.
MAN: When? I hope it is today or tomorrow. That broken tooth of mine is really killing me; I can’t eat or sleep properly.
WOMAN: I see, well, what about tomorrow at nine.
MAN: Oh, that’s fine, thank you very much.
11. Why was the man telephoning?
12. What is Mr. Papworth Smith?
13. At what time was the man’s appointment that day?
14. Which of the following is true about the man?
評析：這是個關于和醫生與時間會診的通話。病人打電話說因為車壞了不能按原定好的時間（10 o’clock this morning）履約，但是病人牙痛確實厲害，想和醫生另約時間。最后雙方約定時間（tomorrow at nine）。整片材料內容較簡單，考生需要熟悉電話交際語的特點，并做好相關信息的筆錄。