Problem: M: This is Brown speaking. May I speak to Miss Li? W: Speaking, please. This is Li. M: Good afternoon, Miss Li. W: Good afternoon. M: Have you got the contract ready for signature? W: Yes, I have. I gave you a ring just now, but you were not in M: How about this evening? Will you be free then? Our manager invites you to dinner this evening. We can sign the contract before the dinner. W: That's very kind of you. I'll be very pleased to be with you for the dinner. When shall we meet? M: Please wait at the hotel. We'll come and pick you up at half past six. Then, we'll drive to the Capital Restaurant. It's only a ten - minute ride from your hotel. Is it convenient for you? W: That's great! See you at six thirty. M: See you soon. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Hello, Silk Branch, Who is calling?

Problem: W: I sleep in every morning, sometimes until 11 or 12. M: Are you serious? I get up at 5 every morning to go to the gym, and then I get to work around 7. W: Well, I work from home, so I can set my own hours. I usually work until midnight or 1 in the morning, and then I like to sleep in. M: I like to be in bed around 9 or 10 at night so I can get enough sleep. Our schedules are very different! You're lucky that you get to set your own schedule, but I could never sleep that late. I'm definitely a morning person. W: And I'm definitely a night person. Waking up early is so terrible. M: Maybe we should switch schedules for a week! W: No way! I would never want your schedule. M: Very funny... What are you doing today? W: Well, it's Saturday, so I was thinking of taking a hike. Would you like to come? M: Sure. Can we go to see a movie afterwards? W: I don't really like movies, actually. Can we do something else? M: Sure, but I have to work tomorrow, even though it's Sunday, so I do need to be home around 9. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: What time do you usually get up in the morning?

Problem: M: I would like an alarm clock that will awaken me with soft music. W: In that case, you'll probably be interested in this handsome electric clock radio. M: Actually, I'd like a small battery-operated clock radio. W: There's a model that should suit you perfectly. M: Can I use my credit card to pay for it? W: I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept credit cards in this family-run store. You could try the appliance store that on Dawson Street. M: Thank you for your help. I'll see if the store you recommended has what I want. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: May I help you?

Problem: M: Oh, I am sorry. Didn't you say 1323 Wilson? W: No, 3023. It is OK though. You don't have to take me there. I can walk from here. M: Why don't I just make a U-turn there? It's a one-way street; see the sign up ahead. Maybe if I turn left here, I can come down the next street. W: We can't do that during rush hour really, though it won't be much trouble. Sometimes one can wait 30 minutes for a taxi, so I'm happy to get this close. M: 30 minutes! I've been riding around all day looking for passengers. What was said before this conversation?

A:
W: Excuse me, but I think you've made a wrong turn. You were supposed to turn left on Wilson Boulevard.