Listen to the following telephone conversation in which a patient is apologizing for missing an appointment. As you listen, fill in the blanks.
Hospital: Good morning. Princess Margaret Lung Scan Study.
Patient: Oh, hello. I had an appointment for a lung scan on Monday and I’m
…terribly…………..sorry but I missed…………the appointment. I apologize. I just didn’t notice it on my calendar……
Hospital: Okay. may I have your name, please?
Patient: Yes, it’s Vivian Bryce – that’s B-R-Y-C-E. My appointment was for 9:45 a.m. on Monday the 12th. I was wondering if I could possibly residual…………….?
Hospital: Let’s see. how about Wednesday the 21st at 9.15am?
Patient: No, I’m not available on the 21st. Do you have anything………. on Friday the 23rd?
Hospital:
Yes, How about 10:30 a.m.?
Patient: Perfect. so that Friday the 23rd at 10:30 a.m. Bye.
Hospital: Bye.
Task 2:
Complete the table below with the expressions used to apologize and the explanation used in the above telephone dialogue.
Apology
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Explanation
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sorry
apologize
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I am sorry I missed the appointment
I apologize,I didn't notice it on my calender
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