M: Why don't we have a surprise party, Maggie? W: That's a good idea. We could go to the Holiday Inn Hotel. M: That's too expensive. Maybe we can ask Carrie to make a cake. W: Yeah, let's do that. Perhaps we could just give the party in the office and put up some balloons. M: That's great. I think we should also buy a really big card, a huge card, and we should get everybody to sign it. W: Shall we have some music? M: I was thinking exactly that myself. But ... What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: Did you hear Jakie's going to work in another department? We need to have a really good party so that we can send her off really well. So, what shall we do?

M: Hotel management. W: What do you want to do when you graduate? M: I'd like to work for a hotel or a travel agency in this area. How about you? W: At first I wanted to major in French or history, but I realized I might have a hard time finding a job, so I major in computer science. With the right skills, getting a job shouldn't be so difficult. M: Do you have a part-time job to support yourself through school? W: Fortunately for me, I received a four-year academic scholarship. M: Wow. That's great. W: Are you working your way through school? M: Yeah. I work as a cook in a restaurant near campus three times a week. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: What's your major?

W: Yes, the manager wants to see it before the meeting. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: M: Miss Zhao, do I have to finish the report today?

W: This evening. M: How are you getting there, by air or by train? W: By train. It leaves at 5:00 and arrives in Beijing at 7:10 tomorrow morning. M: Oh, only 14 hours. Is anybody seeing you off this evening? W: Yes, my parents are going with me to the station to see me off. M: That's good! How long are you staying in Beijing for your holiday? W: Only four days. Well, I must be off now. See you when I get back. M: OK. Good luck and have a good trip! W: Thanks. Goodbye! What was said before this conversation?
Ans: M: Hello, Lucy. When are you going off to Beijing?