Yes? —Да? (Я вас слушаю.) Reminder: — In this case Yes is pronounced with the rising intonation. Yes as a confirmation is pronounced with the falling tone.
Yes? What is it? — Да, что такое? Yes? What can I do for you? (офиц.) — Да, чем я могу вам помочь?
EXERCISES
I. Memorize the dialogues: "Excuse me, sir." "Yes?" "Where is the smoking-room?" "This way, please." "Thank you." "Not at all." ______________________________ "I say!" "Yes? What is it?" "Am I right for Central Park?" "No, it's in the opposite direction." "Thank you." "You are welcome." ______________________________ "Excuse me ... Could you tell me the time?" "It's ten to five." "Look here! Is there anyone in there?" "No. Not a soul." ____________________________ "Excuse me, sir." "Yes? What can I do for you?" "Could you help me with my suit-case?" "Yes, certainly." "Excuse me ..." "Yes?" "Could you tell me the way to the Albert Hall? "It's just around the corner." "Thank you."