Problem: Given the question: W: So you are not sure which to go for? M: That's it. Of course, the conditions of work are very different: The Polytechnic is offering two-year contract which could be renewed, but the Language School is only offering a year's contract, and that's a definite minus. It could be renewed, but you never know. W: I see. So it's much less secure. But you don't need to think too much about steady jobs when you are only 23. M: That's true. W: What about the salaries? M: Well, the Pistoia job pays much better in the short term. I'll be getting the equivalent of about 22,000 pounds a year there, but only 20,000 pounds at the Polytechnic. But then the hours are different. At the Polytechnic I'd have to do 35 hours a week, 20 teaching and 15 administration, whereas the Pistoia school is only asking for 30 hours teaching. W: Mmm... M: Then the type of teaching is so different. The Polytechnic is all adults and mostly preparation for exams like the Cambridge certificates. The Language School wants me to do a bit of exam preparation, but also quite a lot of work in companies and factories, and a couple of children's classes. Oh, and a bit of literature teaching. W: Well, that sounds much more varied and interesting. And I'd imagine you'd be doing quite a lot of teaching outside the school, and moving around quite a bit. M: Yes, whereas with the Polytechnic position, I'd be stuck in the school all day. What was said before this conversation?
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The answer is:
M: I got two letters this morning with job offers, one from the Polytechnic, and the other from the Language School in Pistoia, Italy.

Problem: Given the question: W: Great. Why did you miss it? Steve? M: My parents didn't let me go because I had a fever. I'm still in bed. W: Too bad you weren't there. We all went together-- Jenny, Jimmy, George and I. M: It must have been freezing sitting outside, wasn't it? W: It was. We were all wrapped up in blankets, wool hats, and heavy coats. M: I hear it started snowing in the middle of the game. W: It did, lightly at first, then harder. But it didn't stop the game. That was the most exciting moment and it was so funny watching the players slipping in the snow. What was said before this conversation?
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The answer is:
M: Hi, Ruth. This is Steve speaking. How was the football game yesterday?

Problem: Given the question: M: I'm looking for a jacket for my son. W: Come with me, please. Here are the jackets for boys. M: The black one looks nice. How much is it? W: Twenty-five dollars. M: Oh, I am afraid it's too expensive. W: What about the blue one over there? It looks nice, too. And it's a little cheaper. M: But it's a bit too small. Have you got a bigger size? W: Sorry, we haven't. But we'll get some soon. Will you come back next week? M: All right. I'll come back then. Thanks. What was said before this conversation?
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The answer is:
W: What can I do for you, sir?