2011年9月中级口译听力: 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?
评析：这是个关于和医生与时间会诊的通话。病人打电话说因为车坏了不能按原定好的时间（10 o’clock this morning）履约，但是病人牙痛确实厉害，想和医生另约时间。最后双方约定时间（tomorrow at nine）。整片材料内容较简单，考生需要熟悉电话交际语的特点，并做好相关信息的笔录。