（16）。Making an Appointment 预约

    It is usually necessary to make an appointment with a doctor, dentist or lawyer. You should call as far in advance as possible.

    1.A： Would Dr¹. Block be able to see me at 9：30 tomorrow？

    B： I'm sorry, but she won't have any openings until 11：00, unless there's a cancellation².

    A： Would 1：00 be convenient³？

    B： Yes, she's free then.

    2.A： I wonder if the dentist could fit me in early tomorrow？

    B： I'm afraid there's nothing availavle before noon.

    A： How about 12：45？

    B： Sorry, but she's busy then too.

    3.A： I'd like to make an appointment with Professor Smith. Would 9：00 tomorrow be all right？

    B： I'm afraid not. She doesn't have any openings in the morning.

    A： Could I possibly make it early in the afternoon？

    B： Nol That's not good either. But give me your number and I'll call you if somebody

    cancels.

    4.A： Do you think the doctor could see me tomorrow before 9：30？

    B： She won't be in until 10：45, so the earliest would be 11：00.

    A： How would 12：45 be？

    B： Just a second. I'll have to check.