Problem: Given the question "Why does the man want the woman to give up smoking?" and the answer "Because it's a bad example to the children.", write a conversation that might have happened.

A: M: Why don't you give up smoking? It's such a bad example to the children.W: It's one of the real pleasures in my life. That's why.

Problem: Given the question "Why did the woman come home so soon?" and the answer "She had school work to do.", write a conversation that might have happened.

A: M: Hey, Karen, it looks like you've got some sun this weekend.W: Yeah, I guess so. I spent the weekend at the beach.M: Oh, yeah, that's great. Where did you stay?W: Some friends of my parents' live out there and they invited me for as long as I wanted to stay.M: So what are you doing back here already?W: Oh, 1 have a paper to work on, and I just couldn't do any serious studying at the beach.M: I don't blame you. So what did you do out there? I mean besides lying out in the sun.W: I ran slowly up and down the beach, and 1 played some volleyball. You know I never realized how hard it is to run on sand. I couldn't even get through a whole game before I had to sit down.M: Did you go swimming?W: I wanted to, but they said the water isn't warm enough for that until a couple of months from now.M: It all sounds nice. I wish I could get away to the beach like that.

Problem: Given the question "What does the woman say about the steel-related manufacturing in theregion?" and the answer "It remains a major part of industrial activity.", write a conversation that might have happened.

A: W: Well, the main activities in the region were historically steel and paper processing, I think.M: Yes, but I'm not quite sure about the status of those industries now. Couldyou tell us something about that?W: Yes, of course. In fact, they are less significant, but steel-related manufacturing still accounts for 44% of industrial activity. So it's still very important. In fact, 80% of Spain's machine tools are from the Basque Country. As for paper processing, there's still a little. But it's no longer what it once was in the region. So, is that clear?M: Yes, thanks.W: Now, to get back to what I was saying, there's a lot of unemployment as wellas geographical problems in the region.M: Sorry, Victoria. What do you mean by geographical problems?W: Well, what I mean is the area is very hilly, mountainous in parts. So there used to be transport problems, now though there are new train links and betterroads, but it may be that some smaller towns inland remain not very well connected, is that OK? Does that make sense? When we talk about specific location suggestions for the factory, we'll see this in more detail, so we'll come back to this question, OK?M: OK, right.W: So I was about to say something about the work force in the region and thelevel of training and education. In general, it's very good and improving.

Problem: Given the question "Where does this talk most probably take place?" and the answer "In a studio.", write a conversation that might have happened.

A:
M: Hello, and welcome to our program "Working Abroad". Our guest this evening is a Londoner, who lives and works in Italy. Her name's Susan Hill. Susan, welcome to the program. You live in Florence, how long have you been living there?W: Since 1982. But when I went there in 1982, I planned to stay for only 6 months.M: Why did you change your mind?W: Well, I'm a designer. I design leather goods, mainly shoes, and handbags. Soon after I arrived in Florence, I got a job with one of Italy's top fashion houses, Ferregamo. So, I decided to stay.M: How lucky! Do you still work for Ferregamo?W: No, I've been a freelance designer for quite a long time now. Since 1988, in fact.M: So, does that mean you design for several different companies now?W: Yes, that's right. I've designed many fashion items for a number of Italian companies, and during the last four years, I've also been designing for the British company, Burberry's.M: What have you been designing for them?W: Mostly handbags, and small leather goods.M: Has the fashion industry in Italy changed since 1982?W: Oh, yes. It has become a lot more competitive. Because of quality of products from other countries has improved a lot. But the Italian quality and design is still world-famous.M: And do you ever think of returning to live in England?W: No, not really. Working in Italy is more interesting. I also love the Mediterranean sun and the Italian life style.M: Well, thank you for talking to us, Susan.W: It was a pleasure.