Problem: M: Well, it's not my fault! What did you do with it when you got it home? W: I just plugged it in and turned it on. M: Well, it was working fine when you took it... when you left here. W: Well, I think the least you people can do is to come over and adjust it for me, and make sure the thing's working all right. M: Well, I wouldn't mind doing that. Or you could bring it here and I'll have a look at it. But you bought a second-hand TV and there's only a... two-day warranty on it. W: Second-hand? Second-hand?! That thing was supposed to be new! Your salesman told me it was brand new. M: Well, I can't be responsible for that. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Hey, I'm a little bit upset about that television you people sold me. I got it home and the thing doesn't work! The lines.., the... there're lines all over the picture! I'm just not satisfied. I'd like to have my money back, or give me a new television.

Problem: W: I know. This is very unusual for Japan. Usually by now, it's really hot and humid. I'm not sure why, but this summer we've had very little rain and surprisingly cool temperatures. M: Well, either way I love it. I remember last summer. Oh, it was terrible. I didn't have an air-conditioner, and my apartment was on the fifth floor. Every night I slept on top of my bed with the windows wide-open and a fan six inches from my face. W: That sounds pretty tough. I guess I've gotten used to the heat, so I don't notice it as much. However, last year was definitely a lot hotter than this year. And, to be honest, I am enjoying the break. What are summers like for you back home? M: For one thing, there's little humidity. Seattle is right on the ocean so we always have a nice offshore breeze blowing in, and it doesn't really get hot until late July. That's why I found it so oppressive last year. Our summers are just so different. W: Interesting. Seattle sounds like a great place to be during the summer. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: You know the weather's been awful so far this summer.

Problem: M: Good morning. My name is Orwell. I've got a reservation, a single room with a shower. W: Ah, yes, Dr. Orwell. Would you fill in this form, please? M: Yes, of course. W: Oh, excuse me. I catch a cold. You're a doctor. You can give me something for it. M: Give you something for it, for your cold, you mean. I am not that kind of doctor. W: Oh, aren't you? M: No, I am a psychologist. W: Ah, you are a psychologist. Oh I see. M: Is that all right? W: Yes. Would you like a newspaper in the morning? M: Yes. The Times. W: OK, Sir. Your room is 523, and how long would you stay? M: Four days. I'll be checking out Saturday morning. W: And how would you pay? M: By credit card. Would you like to see it? W: Yes, please, and here is your key, Sir. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Good morning, Sir?

Problem: W: Oh, sorry. What was said before this conversation?

A:
M: Waiter, it is not what I ordered.