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22初级英语听力(新版)??Lession22 初级英语听力(新版) Lession22 —Is that the Manager? —Speaking. Can I be of any assistance? —Could you speed up your switchboard a bit, please? I booked a call to Brussels a good twenty minutes ago and I havent had a reply yet. —Well, perhaps they are rather busy at this time of the day. After all, we are an hour ahead of Belgium. —I know that, but I could have dialed myself direct in no time at all. —We do like to route the calls through the operator and then there can be no misunderstanding about the charges, Im sure you understand. —No, I suppose it would be difficult to check the cost of directly-dialed calls, but nevertheless I do have to put through an important call to Brussels. —Ill get on to them myself and see what the delay is, then call you back as soon as I know anything. —And what seems to be the trouble, sir? —They dont want to let me into the nightclub. —Well, Im afraid there is an entrance charge, sir. —But damn it all—I am a resident. Its ridiculous. —Im very sorry, sir, but you see it is something of a special evening. Our guest star this evening is Sammy Davis Junior and Im afraid that the tickets do cost 250 marks each. I could see if there are any left if you would like one. We generally try to keep a few back for the residents. —Good Lord. Thats nearly thirty-five pounds. No, on second thoughts, I dont think Ill bother. Could you have them send up a bottle of scotch to my room. Ill entertain myself instead. —Very good, sir. That is room 634, isnt it? —Good evening, sir. Im the Assistant Manager. —How nice! —Yes, Im afraid weve had a complaint about the noise from your neighbor across the corridor. Hes trying to get some sleep as he has an early start tomorrow. Im sure you understand. —Oh, I see. —Do you think it might be possible to ask your friends to be a little quieter? We do like to give our guests a chance of getting a good nights sleep. It is well after eleven. —Oh, Im so sorry. I do apologize. I su