Problem: W: Then why don't you have the waiter bring you something else? What was said before this conversation?

A: M: My dinner tastes kind of funny.

Problem: W: Well, when will the last examination be held? M: Most of the exams finish this Friday. But there are some music exams that go on until the 23rd. W: I think you'd better wait until after that. When will this term end? M: On January 26th. W: Well, why don't you have it on the Saturday after that? M: Yes, that sounds like a good idea. W: How many students do you think will attend the charity dinner party? M: Oh, I think my roommates will all come. W: You mean five other students will come? M: Yes. Do you think I could ask Cousin Mark to make a video of the evening, mom? W: Certainly. I think he would be delighted to do that. I'll call and ask him whether he is free then. M: Thank you, mom. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Mom, which day do you think would be the best day for a charity dinner party?

Problem: M: Wait, you mean the business conference on Tuesday is cancelled? What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Here is this week's schedule, Tony. On Monday, there is the board meeting. Your speech to the lion's club is on Tuesday afternoon. Then on Wednesday you have an appointment with your lawyer and...

Problem: M: It's really cold today. W: Yes, you have to get used to it. The weather's going to be like this for the next three months. M: Then I'm going to Florida. Can you tell me about your weather diary? Why do you make notes about the different types of weather? W: Because it's interesting to see what the weather is like at different times and on different days. For example, we had very interesting weather on the 28th of April. M: Really? W: Yes. On the 28th of April, it was sunny while I was eating my breakfast. I'm sure everybody thought it would be a sunny day. M: What happened? W: At lunch, the sky became cloudy. In the afternoon, at four, the sky was black and it rained heavily. That was really an unusual day. M: I think you should be a weather reporter. You know a lot about the weather. W: Thanks. I want to be a weather reporter when I finish school. It's an exciting job. What was said before this conversation?

A:
W: Look! It's snowing. Winter is here at last.