M: Just a mistake? Do you realize that I've invited some very important people to dinner? It could cause me to lose an important business partner. W: I'm sorry, sir. I suggest you call them and explain the problem. I'm sure you'll find several other very good restaurants around here. M: I can't get in touch with them now. They are probably on their way at this very minute. Surely you could fit one more table in. W: Not unless you'd like me to put you in the hall, sir. M: Well, that's better than nothing. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: I understand how you feel, sir. But there simply isn't any room. The person who received your reservation call must have forgotten to write it down. I'm afraid it was just a mistake. She is new, you know.

M: Oh, yes, I was standing outside my house. W: Do you remember what time it happened? M: Yes, it was 4: 30 by my watch. W: Good. Now, was the truck going fast? M: Yes. Well, perhaps the driver thought the light was changing to green. But it was red. W: Are you sure, Mr. White? M: Yes, absolutely sure. W: Then the truck hit the taxi, did it? M: Yes, with much noise. Then I called the police. W: Well, thanks a lot, Mr. White. Good-bye. M: Good-bye. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Now, Mr White, did you see the accident clearly?

M: That can't be Tom. That must be his brother Jim. W: Why? M: Because Tom flew to Beijing just last night. He couldn't have returned yet. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
W: Look! Is that Tom over there, the boy reading a book?