9.1.7 作笔录

1.7 Take Notes 作笔录

M: Are you doing anything right now, Diana?

W: I am typing a report for the moment, Mr. Robbins. Anything I need to do?

M: Will you please cut it for a while and come in here to take a letter?

W: Is it urgent?

M: Yes, this letter can't go into the mail any later than 5:00. It's about a contract.

W: Ok, I am coming.

M: Please take a seat, Diana. Have you got your spare pens and pencils?

W: Yes, I have this time. But If I don't understand a word or a phrase when you are dictating, can I ask you halfway?

M: No, I’d prefer not. I don't want any interruptions every other minuter, but you can ask me at the end of the letter.

W: All right. I understand now. Do you think I should leave a margin on every page wide enough for notes and amendments.

M: Of course, Diana. You'd better pay attention to the spelling when you type it.

W: Certainly I will, Mr. Robbins. By the way, may I use a window envelope?

M: Yes, that's fine. Now when you finish these, I want you to put these cards in alphabetical order, using the last names, and then make a list.

W: You want the cards in alphabetical order using the last names?

M: Right. And the last thing, we are going to clean the files out tomorrow. Now let's begin.