Problem: Given the question "What do we learn about the new sales manager?" and the answer "He probably has a poor memory.", write a conversation that might have happened.

A: M: The new sales manager says he have never met you before.W: We've been introduced about three times. He seems a little forgetful.

Problem: Given the question "Where was the woman robbed?" and the answer "On the underground train.", write a conversation that might have happened.

A: M: Hello, Joan. Why are you late today? You are never late for work.W: No, I never am, but...M: Wow! Your coat's very dirty! Did you fall?W: Yes, I had a terrible experience on the underground train. Listen to this! A man came up to me and pulled out a knife. He pointed it right at me!M: Oh, no! Are you all right? Did he hurt you?W: No, he didn't hurt me, but he took my handbag.M: Then what happened? What did you do?W: I caught hold of his knife, and he pushed me to the floor.M: Oh, no! Why did you catch hold of his knife? That's dangerous.W: I don't know. I didn't think.M: And what did the other passengers do? Did they help you?W: Yes, they did. Two men ran after the robber and held him.M: Did the police come?W: Yeah. The conductor called a policeman, and he took the robber to the police station.M: What a story! Thank God you're all right.

Problem: Given the question "If the Fall semester begins on August 29th, by what date should one apply to the program?" and the answer "June 29th", write a conversation that might have happened.

A: Receptionist: English Language Center. How may I help you?Caller: Yes. I'm calling to find out more information about your program. For example, what kind of courses do you offer?Receptionist: Well, first of all, the purpose of our program is to provide language learning opportunities to this area's community [Uh-hum], whether a student's goal is to master basic functional language skills, let's say, for his or her job, or to study intensively to enter a US college or university.Caller: Okay. I'm calling for a friend who is interested in attending a US university.Receptionist: And that's the kind of, uh, instruction that we provide, from basic communication courses to content-based classes such as computer literacy, intercultural communication, and business English.Caller: Great. What are your application deadlines for the next semester?Receptionist: Well, we ask applicants to apply no later than two months before the semester begins. [Uh-hum] This gives us time to process the application and issue the student's I-20.Caller: An I-20?Receptionist: Oh, an I-20 is a form that indicates that we are giving permission for the student to study in our program, and then the student takes this form to the US embassy in his or her country to apply for the F-1 student visa.Caller: Alright. What is the tuition for a full-time student?Receptionist: It's two thousand thirty dollars.Caller: And how does one apply?Receptionist: Well, we can send you an application and you can mail it back to us, or you can fill out our application that's online at our Web site.Caller: And are there other materials I would need to send in addition to the application form?Receptionist: Uh, yes. You would need to send in a $35 non-refundable application fee [Uh-huh], a sponsorship form indicating who will be responsible financially for the student while studying in our program, and a bank statement showing that you or your sponsor has sufficient funds to cover tuition expenses and living costs for the entire year of...

Problem: Given the question "What day is today?" and the answer "Saturday.", write a conversation that might have happened.

A:
M: By the way, would you like to go to the movies this evening?W: I'd love to. But I must write some emails.M: Why tonight?W: I haven't written to anyone for months. Sylvia and John must think I've forgotten them.M: You don't have to write. You can call them tomorrow. It's half price on Sundays.W: Yes, I could, couldn't I? All right. I'll do that. What's playing then?M: Let's see. Here we are. The Columbia: In the World. A must for all teenagers.W: No, thank you!M: Central: Children's World. All parents of teenage children ought to see this picture.W: There must be something worth seeing somewhere.M: What about this? John Wayne in Texas, Here I Come.W: I can't stand Westerns.M: Neither can I. Listen, Joan. I've got a better idea...W: Let's stay at home and wash down the kitchen walls!M: Great idea!