MAKING APPOINTMENTS
A. Definition
of Appointments
Appointment is arrangement to meet somebody. When we
want to meet somebody, it s better for us to make appointment with him/her
first.
B. Expressions
to Make Appointment.
The following are expressions to make appointment. There
are:
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I’d
like to make/arrange/ask for an appointment to see you (next Friday).
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Could
I see you (next Sunday)?
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Is
(tomorrow) next time to meet you?
Ø
Can
I see you tomorrow afternoon)?
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Will
it be convenient if I come at (9 a.m.)?
Ø
Would
(Tuesday) be possible?
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How
about (Monday the 3rd)?
Ø
(Next
Monday) what do you say?
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Are
you free (next Saturday)?
Ø
When
would it suit you?
Ø
Where
would you like to meet?
The
following are expressions of accepting appointment. There are:
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Ø
Sure, I’II be waiting for you.
Ø
Yes, I think so.
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Of course. That would/will be fine.
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Great, it’s a perfect time.
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Certainly/of course.
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Yes, that’s fine.
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That would be good/That sounds good.
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Good idea.
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Yes, what time?
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(10 o’clock) would best for me
Ø
No problem.
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The following are expressions of declining
appointment. There are:
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I’m
afraid I can’t. I’m sorry. How about at…?
Ø
I’m
sorry. Would you like to arrange/fix another time?
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Sorry,
I can’t/ I don’t think so/I’m busy.
Ø
No,
I can’t. I’II be out…
Ø
How/what
about another time?
Next are some expressions to cancel appointment. There are:
Ø
I’m
sorry to let you down, but…
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Sorry,
I forgot. I have to much work to do.
Ø
I’m
afraid the meeting is off.
Ø
Bad
weather led to the cancellation of…
Ø
I’m
really busy. I think I must cancel our meeting.
Exercise
Listen and complete the following dialogue. Then
answer the questions!
Yesterday Anita didn’t go to school, so she didn’t participate in
English test. Therefore, she meets Miss Lily to make appointment of English
test for herself.
Anita : May I come
in, Miss?
Miss Lily : Sure. Sit down,
please. Can I help you?
Anita : Yesterday I
didn’t go to school.
Miss Lily : Oh, you need an
English test, don’t you?
Anita : Yes, Miss.
May I get it?
Miss Lily : Of course. You
may choose 1)…..
Anita : I won’t lose
your class. So, I choose after school.
Miss Lily : Okay. I will
give you the test after school.
Anita : About the
day, 2)…..
Miss Lily
: Tomorrow? Oh, I’m sorry. I have had appointment with another students. 3)…..
Anita :
Yes, that’s fine. 4)….
Miss Lily :
Good. Prepare yourself for the test.
Anita :
Absolutely, Miss. Thank you.
Miss Lily :
You are welcome.
Anita :
I’m sorry, Miss. I forgot something.
Miss Lily :
What is it?
Anita :
5)….
Miss Lily :
At my desk, is it okay?
Anita :
Yes, see you on Wednesday, Miss.
Miss Lily :
See you, Anita.
