Q: W: What a good idea, Eric! That would be wonderful. Let me look at my schedule...I could take off a week from Thursday, but no sooner. M: Let me look at my schedule too...Yes, that looks good. W: I thought you had a basketball game every Thursday until the end of the month. M: Oh, you're right. I must have forgotten to write that down. How about the next Thursday after that? Basketball season's over then. Do you know if you can get it off? W: That's Thursday and Friday, the third and fourth? I don't care if I can-I will get off. We need the change. Where would you like to go? New York? M: No, we don't have enough time to go there, and it's too expensive anyway. W: And we want to relax, not run around all the time. I know! Do you remember that little hotel in Wilmington, Vermont, where we stayed years ago? That would be perfect. M: Well, that was July, though. I wonder if they're open in the winter. W: Most likely, during skiing season. Uh...oh, I'd forgotten about skiing season. I don't know if we could get a room. M: I'll call and find out. Do you remember the name? W: It's right on the tip of my tongue...I have it. The Strawberry River Inn. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: You know, Sally, we've both been working too hard. We've got to get away for a while, even if it's just for a few days.

Q: M: Yes, it must be three or four years. I haven't visited you since I called about my will. You helped me with that, you remember? W: Yes, I remember. Do you want to make any changes in your will? M: I don't think that will be necessary, but you'll tell me if it is. I left everything, you remember, to my wife, and, after her death, to my son Jerry. I've about $ 15 000 in shares of industrial companies. These bring in, after paying tax, about $ 1 125 a year. Well, I'm earning a good salary now, and I shall get a good pension from my employers, so my wife and I can live fairly comfortably with this extra income. I want to buy some land and build a house for my son. It's time he get married, and he needs a house. I'm thinking of building one and giving it to him. W: Your son's fortunate. So you want my help buying the land and building the house. M: Yes, that's right. As soon as you've done what's necessary for buying the land, Jerry and I will see an architect. W: Have you found a plot yet? M: Jerry was in Edinburgh last Saturday and saw a plot he likes. My wife and I went there two days ago, and we liked it, too. I'd like you to make the necessary inquiries for me. W: I'd be pleased to do that. I shall have to write to the Local Authority and inquire whether it is allowed to build a house on your piece of land. You're not allowed to build a house without permission from the Planning Authority. And sometimes the Authority decides that a house must be built of stone, and not of brick, so that it doesn't spoil the surrounding village. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Good morning, Mr. Tim. It's a long time since I had the pleasure of a visit from you.

Q: M: Oh, morning, Mom. Did the alarm clock ring? W: Yes, it did. M: But I didn't hear it at all. W: What time did you set it for last night? M: Six o'clock. W: Hurry up, or you'll be late for school. Are you feeling ill? M: No. I'm only sleepy because I stayed awake the whole night. W: Breakfast is ready. Get dressed and get out of bed. Don't forget to wash you face and brush your teeth before you eat breakfast. M: OK, I'm coming. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Tom, wake up! It's almost seven o'clock.

Q: W: I haven't got any plans yet, why? M: There is an exhibition of Chinese paintings at the public library. Would you like to go with me? W: I'd love to, but when? M: How about Saturday morning? It's cooler in the morning and maybe less crowded. W: I'm afraid I can not get up early on weekends. I'd prefer Saturday afternoon. Believe me there won't be too many people. M: So, shall we meet at 2:00, Saturday afternoon? W: OK, that would be great. I'll be waiting for you at my home. What was said before this conversation?
A:
M: Are you free on the weekend?