Ryan: Uh what? Does Dad know about this? Ashley: Who cares? It's my life. I really enjoy working on cars. Ryan: Oh, I get it. You want to study auto mechanics because of your new boyfriend. What's his name? Jimmy or something? Listen, auto mechanics is a man's job. Ashley: No, you got it all wrong. [What?] First of all, his name is James, and second, he doesn't work at an auto shop anymore. He had a job there for five years, and he really liked his job because he learned how to identify problems and fix things. You, on the other hand, can't even change the toilet paper roll in the bathroom. Ryan: Hey, that's not fair. Ashley: And James is now back in college. He's majoring in nursing. Ryan: Nursing? Nursing? That's a woman's job? Ashley: I cannot believe I'm hearing this. A man can be a nurse, and they can do the job just as well as anybody else. Nurses, whether they are men or women, care for the sick, the elderly. Things like that. Ryan: Uh. Ashley: And are you saying that women can't be farmers, carpenters, or truck drivers? Ryan: Well, most men do those jobs, so ... Anyway, women can do them if they want. I just think that women are better suited to be secretaries, waitresses, piano teachers. You know. Ashley: Man, you're stuck in the 18th century. No one will marry you. Ryan: Oh, well, just forget this. But not to change the subject, but I'm having a problem with my car, and I was wondering if Jimmy, I mean James, could take a look at it. Ashely: Forget it. Start pushing! Ryan: Ah! What was said before this conversation?
Ans: Ashley: Ryan. I just want you to know that I'm going to go to school to become an auto mechanic.

W: I just seem to be putting on some weight these days. M: Oh dear! That's quite a problem. Can I offer you some advice? W: Of course, what do you think I should do? M: I suggest you go on a diet or at least stop eating too much of the things your mother prepared for you, and... W: And take exercise, right? A lot of people have told me the same thing, but somehow I just can't get up early in the morning. M: Well. Mother and I will help you. By the way, have you ever thought of arranging your weekend timetable, so you can go to the keep-fit club on the weekend? W: Yes, that sounds a good idea. Thanks a lot. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: M: You look a bit worried, Susan, what's wrong?

M: Let me look at the calendar here. Hmm. When are you thinking about going to a movie? W: Uh, we're thinking about seeing a movie on Wednesday after school. M: Well, that's not going to work. You haven't practiced your piano at all for an entire week, so you have to catch up on that. W: What about Friday? M: Uh uh. Forget that idea. W: And Saturday? M: Well, you have to take an English class in the morning. And then, we have to clean out the garage. You said you'd help. Well, that should only take a couple of hours. And then, after that, you can go to the movie. W: Yeah. Can I go and see the nine o'clock showing? M: The five o'clock showing! W: How about the seven o'clock showing? M: And why are you so concerned about the show time? W: Well, I don't know if I'll get all of my homework done before then. M: Sorry, but I want you to get to bed early that night, and so, I can drop you off at the movie theatre about 4:30, so you'll have time to get tickets. W: Okay. Thanks, Dad. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: Dad, can I go to a movie this week with Shannon?

M: How about going to the cinema? I should be home from work at 5:45. Then we can go out and eat before we see a film. W: What do you want to see? M: There's a good art film at the Green House Cinema. W: Let's see...it starts at 6:15. I don't think we can get there in time to see the beginning. How about the action film at the New State Cinema? It starts at 6:50. Perhaps the 7:00 one at the UME Cinema is even better. It stars Jackie Chan. M: OK, that's fine. I like him, too. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: What do you want to do tonight?