Problem: W: Pubs in England are friendly and warm places where you can have a drink and usually a simple meal. M: What kind of drinks do people get? W: You can get wine and beer in most pubs. Many also serve coffee. You go to the counter to order and pay for your drinks. M: When do people go to the pubs? W: Pubs are not open all day. They can decide when to open. Most are open for 3 or 4 hours at lunchtime and again from about 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. In busy areas, pubs may stay open from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Are there pubs in China? M: Yes. Most of the customers are young people. They like to hang out with their friends after work and have fun. W: It is against the law in England to go into a pub if you are under the age of l4. So many pubs provide a special room for children. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: What are pubs?

Problem: W: OK. You want to watch the space film at 7 o'clock, don't you? M: No, we can't. We're going to grandma's after dinner. W: Oh, yes, that's right. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Look what's on tomorrow, mother. That's the program you like about animals. It's before dinner. Let's watch it together.

Problem: W: Um, what do you want for dinner tonight? M: How about chicken? W: We had chicken last night. M: Yeah, that was really good. I want some more of that. W: I'll make more next week. How about beef? M: I've got sick of that. W: What about noodles for tonight? M: Sure, I'd like that. I'll get some noodles and some mushrooms and onions. W: Sounds good. Oh, and get some potatoes and tomatoes for a salad. M: Do we have dessert? W: No, we don't. Why don't you get a melon? What was said before this conversation?

A: M: I'm going to the store. What do we need?

Problem: M: Umm... I want to know when "Operation Red Sea" is showing today. W: There are 6 showings today, one in the morning, another at noon, and then 3 p.m., 6 p.m., 9 p. m., and a midnight showing. M: OK, I want 5 tickets for the 9 p.m. showing tonight. Are there still 5 tickets available that are seated together? W: I'm sorry, there are only 3 tickets left. How about the 6 p.m. showing? There are still 7 tickets left for that show. M: But we have a date for dinner at 5 p.m., so we won't make the beginning of the movie. W: So would you like to see another movie? "Detective China Town 2" is very popular, too. M: No, we all want to see this one. Is there any way that we could buy tickets now for Friday's screens? W: You can order tickets right now for the next three days. It's Wednesday today. So, that's OK. What time would you like? M: The 9 p.m. showing. I think there might be more people who want to see the movie on Friday. How many tickets can I buy at one time? W: The limit for advanced tickets is 10. M: OK, I'll have 8 tickets for the showing of "Operation Red Sea". Are the tickets available? W: Yes, you're lucky. M: By the way, when can I pick up the tickets? W: You can have them right now if you pay for them. M: Great! Thanks! What was said before this conversation?

A:
W: Welcome to Wanda International Cinema. Can I help you?