Problem: W: Well, I wasn't paying attention when I started to cross the street, and I stepped in front of a taxi. I didn't realize it was still moving. M: Can you walk? W: Not very well. M: Where does it hurt? W: My side hurts when I take a step? M: Okay, don't try to walk anymore. Don't worry. An ambulance is on the way. You know, you're very lucky; you could have easily been killed in the accident. W: Yes, I guess I could have. M: You'll have to fill out a form. Do you have any identification with you? W: I have my passport. By the way, how did you get here so fast? M: Someone dialed 911 and reported the accident. We were in the area and got a radio call. It only took a minute or so to get here. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Tell me what happened.

Problem: M: Yes. We had a great time. And some friends went along with us. W: Where did you stay? In a hotel? M: No, we camped in the mountains. We cooked all our meals over an open fire. W: Sounds great! Was the weather good? M: Yes, the sun shone every day and it didn't rain at all. W: Did you like the people there? M: Yes, they were friendly. We met some farmers and had tea in their houses. W: I hope I have chance to go there for my holiday. M: It is really a good chance. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Morning. Gail. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country?

Problem: M: That can't be Tom. That must be his brother Jim. W: Why? M: Because Tom flew to Beijing just last night. He couldn't have returned yet. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Look! Is that Tom over there, the boy reading a book?

Problem: M: I don't know whether I would like that kind of music or not, Mary. W: Well, in that case, let's go to the new production of Hamlet. It's supposed to be a good one, but tickets are hard to get. M: I think I'd like that. I'll meet you there at seven thirty. W: I think we should get there earlier to be sure we get tickets. Could you make it at seven? M: Sure. I'll see you then. What was said before this conversation?

A:
W: Say, Fred, I read a bad review of the movie we were going to see tonight. Would you like to do something else? Maybe we could go to the jazz concert at the school auditorium instead. It starts at eight.