Problem: W: Wow, it's quite easy to describe. Basically, when I read a word or even think of a particular word, such as Tuesday, I see a color connected with it. It's not that I imagine a color. I really see it loading in front of my eyes. M: How interesting! Is it a sort of medical condition? W: Yes. And just recently doctors have begun to understand it more. They call it synesthesia, which means that somewhere in my brain, there are links between sections that should really be separate. Other people have a form of this condition that affects emotions. So they see colors when they feel particular emotions. Apparently, it's generally passed on from parents to their children, which is the case with me. M: Do you have any brothers or sisters with the same ability? W: Yes, my brother is the same as me. If we start talking about it, people think we are completely mad. When we were younger, we used to have arguments about things like what color the word Tuesday is. It turns out that everyone with this condition sees different colors. M: It sounds as though it could make life quite exhausting. W: I suppose it does. But you see, if you've never known anything different, you don't think of it like that. It does make you aware of your moods. I know when I started to feel depressed, things begin to look grey. M: Are there any other advantages do you find? W: Well, it seems that quite a lot of artists and musicians have this condition. So I guess it can be beneficial if it's combined with some sort of gift or natural talent, which is not the case with me unfortunately. But I do find that it makes reading very interesting, because sometimes a sentence has a very nice range of colors. So you want to read it again just to experience that. Of course, this makes me quite a slow reader. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Our guest today is Alas Baker who has a very unusual ability. Alas, thank you for coming into the studio. What kind of unusual ability are we talking about here?

Problem: W: If you're in a hurry, you should take a taxi. But it's very expensive. M: I'm in no particular hurry. W: Well, take an airport bus then, it will cost you only about 5. M: That's a good idea. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: What's the best way to downtown?

Problem: M: Nothing serious. W: Maybe you'd better have a medical examination. M: I think there is no need. I'm just having a cough and feel tired. W: You need to take an X-ray photo of your lungs. I advise you to do as I told you. After all, whatever work you want to do, you must have good health. Don't you think so? M: Thank you. But shall I make some calls to arrange some important business affairs first? W: OK. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: What's wrong with you?

Problem: W: Professor Turner, are you giving your Advanced Geology course again next semester? M: Yes. W: I wonder if I could enroll in it, I know it's a graduate course and I'm only a junior, but... M: Aren't you a bit young? I've allowed qualified seniors to take the course and they usually have a hard time to keep up. W: I know, but the geology of the American West is my favorite interest and I've read a lot in the field. Last semester I took Professor Burman's course and I didn't find it challenging enough. M: I see. You certainly aren't one of those students who are out for easy grades. W: I should say not. I really want to learn something. M: Well, I'll speak to Professor Burman, if he thinks you're ready, I'll let you enroll. W: Oh, thanks. Prof. Turner, that's very nice of you. What was said before this conversation?

A:
M: Come in, come in! Can I help you?