Problem: M: I'm sorry, Madam. My cousin was coming home from England, and I had to go to the airport with my father to meet him. W: Better ask for permission next time. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: How came you were absent from class yesterday morning, Henry?

Problem: M: What's wrong, Maggie? W: I have to make dinner for my family. My mother is sick. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Tom, I can't go to the cinema with you today.

Problem: M: I'm sorry, madam. I'll bring you another clean one right away. What was said before this conversation?

A: F: Look at these glasses. This one's even got lipstick on it.

Problem: M: I said I'd better go back to the hotel. I'm meeting someone this evening. W: OK, how are you going back? By bus or taxi? M: I think I'd take a taxi. Do you know where I can get one? W: Oh, just wait by the roadside. I'll wait with you. M: OK, thanks. Are the taxis in London all black? W: Well, some of them are. Is this your first time in London? M: Yes, it is. Do you give extra money to the taxi drivers here? W: Oh, yes. Look, here's one. Taxi! M: Thanks. See you tomorrow. What was said before this conversation?

A:
W: Excuse me, what did you say you would like to do, Mr Green?