M: Oh, thanks, but I am not in the band any more. In fact I'm not in the group at all right now. W: That's too bad. You're such an amateur musician. Why did you leave the group? M: I just couldn't be a full-time student and still practice with the band every night. I also missed a couple of performances during my midterm exams. And I thought I'd better quit before the band leader fired me. W: Hey, you know my friend Charlie, don't you? He plays the piano. He and some of his friends are getting a band together. And they need a good singer. M: I wouldn't have time for that either. W: Oh, I don't think they'll practise very often. Charlie and his friends are all students, too. I'll give you his number and you can get in touch with him. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Michel, I heard your jazz band is going to play at the student center. I'm just calling to let you know I'll be there.

M: It did, but not as much as experts have predicted. It seems to have had a beneficial effect as well. W: Really? But were crop losses great? M: Yes, However, since the weather following the eruption was unexpectedly good, some crop yields remained steady or even increased beyond normal expectancy levels. W: I'm glad to hear that. But what was the beneficial effect you mentioned? M: A mass destruction of various insect populations. W: How could the ash kill insects without effecting people too? M: It's highly abrasive and quickly wears away the outer wax layer, protecting insects bodies. Removal of that layer causes the insects to lose body moisture by evaporation, the result is usually lethal. W: How about that? Sounds like an effective yet natural insecticide. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: The volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Saint Helens certainly caused a lot of damage, didn't it?

Dad: I don't know. Maybe fried fish, chicken soup and... Tom: Oh, no. We've had such things since Mom's gone. Dad: I'm sorry. But that is the only thing I can cook. What do you want to have then? Tom: I'd like to go to McDonald's this time. Dad: OK then. You'll drive, will you? Tom: No, I'm a bit tired today. You do that, please. Dad: OK, OK. I always do things like that ... Ah, here we are. Tom: Dad, what do you want to have? I'd like a hamburger. Dad: Hamburger, salad, coke and apple pie. Is that all right for you, Tom? Tom: Right, and fetch me an ice-cream, too. I'll go and find the seats. Dad: And I'll get some vegetable for myself, and a coffee... Oh, I'm afraid we'll have to do some packing. What was said before this conversation?
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Tom: Dad, what will we have for dinner?