W: Regular or express train? M: How much time would I save if we took the express? W: About one hour. The next express train arrives in New York at 3:15. M: And how much more do I have to pay for the express? W: First class is 24 dollars more, and second class is 15 dollars more. M: As long as we can arrive one hour earlier, I don't mind paying a little extra. Then give me one second class ticket on the express, please. W: OK, one second class ticket. Here you are. M: Thank you. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: M: We want to take a train to New York.

W: Um, I work for the BBC World Service. M: Ah, and how long have you worked for the BBC? W: I've been with the BBC for five years. Yes, exactly five years. M: And how long have you been their German correspondent? W: For two years. M: And what did you do before the BBC? W: I worked as an interpreter for the EU. M: As you know, this job is based in Geneva. Have you ever lived abroad before? W: Oh yes, I have. M: And when did you live abroad? W: Well, in fact, I was born in Argentina and I lived there until I was eleven. Also, I lived and worked in Brussels for two years when I was working for the EU. M: Mmm... That's interesting. Have you travelled much? W: Oh yes, indeed. I've travelled all over western and eastern Europe, and I've also been to many parts of South America. M: Mmm... And why did you go to these places? W: Well, mostly for pleasure, but three years ago I went back to Argentina to cover various political stories for the BBC. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: M: Who do you work for at the moment, Ms. Mann?

M: So exciting, then when do we set off? W: The plane leaves tomorrow afternoon. So we set off for the airport at 11 am. M: So we leave at 11 am. Do we stop off anywhere on the way or is it a direct flight? W: Well, there aren't any direct flights, we can stop off in Hong Kong. So we can stop and spend two days there on our way to Singapore. M: Great. I always wanna go there. When do we get back? W: We'll return home in 10 days' time. M: Wow, wonderful, I just can't wait. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: Meg, I've just got us tickets to Singapore.

M: Is he? Why? W: He is not in good health now. M: I am sorry to hear that. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: My father is going to retire soon.