Problem: W: Hello, Jason. What are you going to do this evening? M: I've no idea. What about you? W: I have two tickets for the football match. Will you go with me? M: Certainly. You know I haven't watched a football match for a long time. W: Neither have I Shall we go there by bus? M: All right. After supper let's meet at the street corner. OK? W: OK. Let's hurry up. Now it's 6:30. The match will begin in an hour. Be sure not to be late. M: Sure, I'll get to the street corner on time. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Hello, Mary.

Problem: W: He has caught a bad cold and coughed all night. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: It's ten o'clock and Tom is still in bed.

Problem: M: I don't think so. If he were,he'd tell us. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Is Anderson hungry?

Problem: W: I'd love to, John, but where would we stay? M: At a friend's house. I always stay with him and there's room for you too. W: OK. He won't mind? M: Of course not. He's looking forward to meeting you. W: Will we drive to New York? M: Yes, it takes about six hours. We can leave about noon and get there by suppertime. W: What's the climate like? M: It may be cold and rainy. Better bring a jacket and good walking shoes. W: Well, when do we leave? M: How about Thursday? Can you be ready by noon? W: No problem. What was said before this conversation?

A:
M: How would you like to come to New York with me over the spring break, Julia?