Problem: M: Maybe you didn't bring the bag. Most probably it's still lying on the desk in your office. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Oh, dear,I wonder where I left my hand hag!

Problem: W: Where are we going to get that kind of money? M: It sounds like a lot, but by the time you add up the air fare, meals and hotels, it's pretty reasonable. W: But I doubt we'll all be able to go. Remember there were 32 people in the band last year. M: We can make it. For our last trip, we got some money from some companies. W: Who was in charge of money raising? M: Mary. She took care of it last time. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: I just saw Professor Black. He finished the budget for our concert tour. It's going to cost $1,500 per person.

Problem: W: The one Prof. Lee uses inhis course. M: Oh, I see. You'd better have it if you want to pass that course. W: But it costs $30. I simply can't afford it. M: Did you check the used booksection here? Maybe they have it. W: No, they don't. I asked. M: Why don't you get it fromthe library? W: I've been trying for months, and it's always out. There are over 50 students in the course, and every single one wants the book. M: Listen, you know my roommate Henry, don't you? He took the same course last year, and I remember he owns a copy. Ican borrow it from him for you. W: Oh, that'll be great! Thankyou, Jim! What was said before this conversation?

A: M: What's that book you just picked up, Mary?

Problem: W: May I know what it is about? M: I'd like to see him about the position advertised in today's newspaper. W: Certainly. Just wait for a while; he is making a phone call. What was said before this conversation?

A:
M: I'd like to speak to the manager, please.