M: Uh, because it's close to the river and has a view of those beautiful trees... I'm actually surprised they even have Internet service all the way out here! What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: The Internet here is really slow, Jackson. Why did you pick this hotel, anyway?

W: Hi, Mark! I've just got back from the Art Gallery. They had a wonderful art exhibition today. You shouldn't have stayed home and worked on that paper. I think you would have been inspired by some of the paintings. M: Oh, Idon't know. I don't really care for modern art. W: I think you should think ofmodern art like food. You need to taste things to see if you like them. You know, some of the pieces at the exhibition were even for sale. The last one was on sale for $9,000. M: $9,000? Well, I may go and visit the exhibition tomorrow, but I'm not going tobuy anything. W: OK, let me know how it goes, won't you? And you might give Tom a call. He wanted to go with me today but his aunt was intown so he couldn't. He really wants to go. M: OK, I will. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: M: Hi, Jenny. What did you do today?

M: I'll stop. I'll try. But I probably can't. I see a new model and my knees go weak! What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: Have you bought a new camera again? You're turning my flat into a camera museum!

M: You know this isn't the first time that people are saying Brazil will be a great economic power. The same thing was said over a hundred year ago. But it didn't happen. W: Yes, but you must admit the world's a very different place now. M: Of course. In fact I believe there's maybe some truth in the prediction this time around. First of all, though, we must remember the problems facing Brazil at the moment. W: Such as...? M: There's an enormous gap between the rich and the poor in this country. In Sal Paulo, you can see shopping malls full of designer goods right next door to the slam areas without proper water and electricity supplies. A lot of work needs to be done to help people in those areas improve their lives. W: What needs to be done? M: Education, for example. For Brazil to be successful, we need to offer education to all Brazilians. Successful countries like South Korea and Singapore have excellent education systems. Brazil needs to learn from these countries. W: So you are hopeful for the future. M: As I said earlier, I'm hopeful. This isn't an easy job. We need to make sure that these important opportunities for Brazil aren't wasted, as they were in the past. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: Today in the studio we have Alberto Cortez, the well-known Brazilian advocate of the anti-global movement. He's here to talk about the recent report, stating that by 2050 Brazil will be the one ot the word's wealthiest and most successful countries. Alberto, what do you say to the report?