Problem: W: Yes. I went to New York to attend a summer course in English. M: Wow. You were lucky. How long did you stay there? W: About 50 days. I went there on July 5th and came back on August 25th. M: How about the course? W: The course was very good. The teachers were nice. They taught us to listen, speak, read and write in English, but it was mostly speaking. One interesting thing I found was that the American classes are different from our classes here because the students have a lot more freedom. You can sit anywhere you like in the classroom. You can ask the teachers questions at any time during the class, and you are welcome to share your ideas with the class. I really like this kind of class. M: How interesting! Maybe our teacher should try that. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Hi, Jane. It's nice to see you again. I heard that you went to the US during the vacation.

Problem: M: Well, I've got a lot of work to do. I ought to stay at home and study, really. W: Oh, come on. It's Saturday. M: Well, how about going to the cinema, then? W: There is nothing on that I want to see. M: Oh, all right. Well, we could rent a video and watch that. W: Neither of us has a video player. M: No. But Tony's got a new DVD player. How about renting a movie to watch with him at his place? W: Oh, that's a great idea. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: What are you doing this evening?

Problem: W: She came down with the flu and had to stay home. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Linda is supposed to be here at the meeting tonight. Where is she?

Problem: M: Hi, Susan] Oh, no! Of course not! I give up driving to work. Instead, I ride to my working place. W: Why is that? M: You see. There is only a stone's throw from my home to my working place. I think riding a bike to work is more convenient. W: I don't think so. It will take you at least 25 minutes to get to our company from here. M: Yes, sometimes, 30 minutes. But I love riding to work now. It is a totally different picture on my way to work. W: Why do you think so? M: You see, every morning, after I set off for work, I can breathe the new fresh air along the way. By the time I reach my office, I feel rather revived. I even don't rely on coffee to spend my morning hours. W: Is it so magical? M: At least, that's how I feel about riding to work. I can't believe I have wasted so much fresh morning air in the past 3 years! W: Will you continue riding to work in the future? M: I think so. What was said before this conversation?

A:
W: Peter, where is the ear? I haven't seen you drive to work for a long time! Is it broken or stolen?