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English Story (A1)Canceling an Appointment

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Anna needs to cancel her Friday doctor's appointment because she has to work. She calls the office, explains the situation, and reschedules for Monday at 9 o'clock.

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Anna has a doctor's appointment on Friday. The appointment is at 10 o'clock in the morning. But Anna has a problem. She has to work on Friday. Her boss needs her at the office. Anna needs to cancel her appointment. She calls the doctor's office. A woman answers the phone. 'Hello, Doctor Miller's office, how can I help you?' 'Hello, my name is Anna Schmidt,' says Anna. 'I have an appointment on Friday at 10 o'clock.' 'But I need to cancel it.' 'I see,' says the woman. 'May I ask why?' 'I have to work on Friday,' explains Anna. 'My boss has an important meeting.' 'No problem,' says the woman. 'Would you like to make a new appointment?' 'Yes, please,' says Anna. 'When are you free?' Anna thinks for a moment. 'How about Monday?' she asks. 'Monday is good,' says the woman. 'We have time at 9 o'clock or at 2 o'clock.' '9 o'clock is perfect,' says Anna. 'Great, I have written it down,' says the woman. 'Your new appointment is Monday at 9 o'clock.' 'Thank you very much,' says Anna. 'You're welcome,' says the woman. 'Have a nice day!' 'You too, goodbye,' says Anna. Anna is happy. She has a new appointment on Monday. Now she can go to work on Friday. And she can see the doctor on Monday.

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