Problem: W: Well. I still think that history is a little more complicated than literature. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: According to the report, about 90 percent of the students did quite well in history, but only 70 percent in literature.

Problem: Dave: Wow. Looks like the party is in full swing. Jori: Yeah. And they're eating me out of house and home. Oh, I'd like you to meet my sister, Carol. She's visiting for the weekend. Dave: Oh. Which one is she? Jori: She's sitting on the sofa over there. Dave: You mean the woman wearing the red sweater with the long black hair? Jori: Yeah. That's right. Let me introduce you to her. I just know you two will hit it off. You're both so outgoing and adventurous. Dave: Uh, and who's the man sitting next to her? Uh, the man with the suit jacket and flashy green tie? Jori: Oh, that's Bob, my karate teacher. Dave: Karate teacher! I never knew you were into karate. Jori: Yeah, I started about two months ago. Come on. I'd like you to meet them. What was said before this conversation?

A: Jori: Hi Dave. [Hi] Happy to see you could make it. Come on in.

Problem: M: I'd like some information about flights to Italy. W: Where do you want to go? M: Rome. I want to leave on Tuesday the 6th of May and come back on Saturday the 10th. W: It'll be much cheaper if you stay the Saturday night and come back on Sunday the 11th. M: OK then, I'll go from the 6th to the 11th. I'd like to fly early in the morning if possible. W: There's a flight leaving London at 8:30 on the 6th, getting to Rome at 12:00, and then for the return flight, there's one leaving at 9:00 getting to London at 12:30. Is that OK? M: Yes, that's fine. Did you say I'll get to Rome at 12:30 on the 6th of May? W: No, at 12:00. You leave at 8:30. M: And the flight back gets in at 12:30 on the 11th? W: That's right. M: How much does it cost? W: 195. M: OK, that's fine. I'd like to book a return ticket for those flights. W: Can I have your name please? M: Yes, Robert Brown. W: And your credit card details. M: Yes, it's a Visa Card... What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Hello, Supertravel. How can I help you?

Problem: M: Yes. I'd like to book a room for three nights. W: When will be arriving? M: We'll arrive the day after tomorrow. That is November 10th. W: Yes. sir. Single or double? M: One double room. W: All right. One double room until 13th. M: HOW much will that be? W: 200 yuan a night. including breakfast. M: That will be fine. W: May I have your name. please? M: Lining. Mr. Li. W: Thank you. Mr. Li. Goodbye. M: Bye. What was said before this conversation?

A:
W: Tussion Hotel. Can I help you?