[Q]: M: Yeah. On Saturday, I'm flying to Toronto. W: Is this another engineering conference for work? M: No. I'm meeting with friends. But I earned so many miles by traveling for work that the ticket was free. W: That's impressive. You fly a lot. I've only been on a plane a few times. M: Really? Don't you travel with your dad? W: No. He travels a lot because he is a banker,and he has an office in Japan. When he's working in New York, we take the train to visit him. M: Oh, I thought you drove. W: No, my mom dislikes driving in the city. Besides, the train is super relaxing. M: What does your mom do for work? W: She's a nurse. But she gets the weekends off. M: I see. Does she like New York? W: Actually,neither of us likes it that much. But we love spending time with my dad there. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Are you packing for another trip?

[Q]: M: I don't know. Maybe fried fish, chicken soup and... W: Oh, no, I'm tired of such things now. M: I'm sorry. But that is the only thing I can cook. What do you want to have then? W: I do wish Mom were at home. Why don't we go and eat out for a change? M: Oh, that's a good idea. I like Kentucky fried chicken very much. W: Dad, you always talk about fried chicken. Let's have something different. I'd like to go to McDonald's this time. M: OK then. You'll drive, won't you? W: No, I'm a bit tired today. You should drive. M: OK, OK. I always do things like that. I hope your Mom will be back soon. Ah here we are. W: Dad, what would you like to have? I'd like a hamburger. M: I want one, too. And some French fries, Jill? W: Please buy me some salad instead. And a glass of Coke. OK? M: Hamburger, salad, and a glass of Coke. Is that all for you, Jill? W: Right, and give me an ice cream, too. I'll go and find the seats. M: And I'll get some vegetables for myself, and a coffee... What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Dad, what will we have for dinner?

[Q]: W: Why won't the car go? What's wrong with the car? M: Nothing. (louder) I said that I was going to Chicago, in America. W: I know where Chicago is. When do you leave? M: Oh 5th May. The course will start the next day, 6th May. W: You're feeling sick today? Have you seen a doctor? M: No, I'm not sick. (louder) I said that the course would start on May 6th. The course ends two weeks later on May 20th. W: How many other young people are going on this course? M: 24. W: I'm sure there are plenty more, but how many? M: (louder) I said 24, Granny. W: I see. What will you have to take? M: I'll have to take lots of warm clothing. W: Nothing? You have to take nothing? What about clothes? M: (shouting) I said that I would have to take warm clothing! It's cold there! W: If you're cold, put the heater on. There's no need to shout. I'm not deaf! What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: I'm going to Chicago, Granny.

[Q]: W: No, Simon. I hate demonstrations. I have heard the police will be standing by with tear gas. M: Yes, but North Korea boasts it has nuclear arms. W: One hundred ninety countries have signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty but the issues are just too complex. There are two sides to every story. I don't understand it and I have no intention of going to a demonstration. Demonstrations don't seem to accomplish anything anyway. M: Several demonstrations have changed politician's minds throughout history. As a responsible citizen I think it is important to stand up for what you believe in. W: Leave it to someone else. As I said, if you listen to both sides of a story, both sides have some good points. Why should I demonstrate and risk getting hurt for something that I am not even sure is right? M: You are not likely to get hurt. This will be a peaceful demonstration. I have spoken to the organizer for the university group. He insists that this will be peaceful. He advocates if you want world peace, peace begins at home-and that means right here in this city. W: You go if you want, Simon, but I plan to study for my physics exam. M: It would only take two hours of your day. The bus leaves the campus at 11:30 and leaves downtown to return to campus at 12:45. You could eat your lunch on the bus. W: I am not going, Simon. Why don't you ask the students in your political science class this afternoon if they want to go? M: They are all going. W: Okay, Simon. I need to meet my sister for coffee now. M: Bye then. See you in physics class tomorrow. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]:
M: Are you going to the demonstration to help stop the spread of nuclear weapons tomorrow, Cleo?