Problem: W: Yes. M: This is Mike. How are things with you? W: Oh, very well, but I'm very busy. M: Busy? But you've finished all your exams? W: Yes, but I have to help my little sister with her foreign language. M: How about coming out with me this evening? There's a new film on. W: I'm afraid I can't. A friend of mine is coming from the south and I have to go to the station to meet him. M: What a pity! How about the weekend then? W: No, I've arranged to go to an art exhibition with my parents. M: What about next week sometime? W: Maybe. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Is that Ann?

Problem: W: I don't think it's all that bad. And we'll benefit a lot from it. M: So, you're taking it too? W: That's true. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: This course is really difficult.

Problem: W: Yes, I know. He set a new world record in 1997. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Peter began to swim in 1980 and he joined a swimming club in 1982.

Problem: M: Sorry, it's late. Probably not until the day after tomorrow. What was said before this conversation?

A:
W: Has the latest magazine arrived yet? Today's already Tuesday.