Problem: M: I said I'd better go back to the hotel. I'm meeting someone this evening. W: OK, how are you going back? By bus or taxi? M: I think I'd take a taxi. Do you know where I can get one? W: Oh, just wait by the roadside. I'll wait with you. M: OK, thanks. Are the taxis in London all black? W: Well, some of them are. Is this your first time in London? M: Yes, it is. Do you give extra money to the taxi drivers here? W: Oh, yes. Look, here's one. Taxi! M: Thanks. See you tomorrow. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Excuse me, what did you say you would like to do, Mr Green?

Problem: W: No, I missed it. What did you learn about them? M: That they glue themselves to rocks in the ocean, shortly after birth. They also stay in the same place forever. W: Right, have you ever tried removing one of those things? It would be easier to chip the rock away than to get the barnacles off. M: Exactly, and that's why scientists are trying to figure out what the barnacles glue is made of. It's considered one of the strongest adhesives in nature. W: And it would have the advantage of being able to work on wet surfaces too. M: Precisely, and because it's natural protein, it probably wouldn't be harmful to people like so many synthetic glues in use today. W: Think of all the ways doctors and dentists could use such a glue, mending broken bones, fasting false teeth. M: There could be countless uses. Scientists hope to learn soon exactly how the glue is made, so that people can make use of it. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Did you watch the TV special about barnacles last night?

Problem: W: Yes. I'd like fifteen beef dumplings and a glass of orange juice. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Can I help you, madam?

Problem: Vet: I eat a cucumber and go to bed. I figure it's a healthy alternative to chocolate. Crystal: Do you ever feel that having a baby has stopped you from your goals or dreams? Vet: I always wanted to be a cheerleader, and that won't happen, I also miss out on a lot of freedom. No one makes me come home on time, and I probably wouldn't normally, but I now have a responsibility to my baby. Crystal: What is your favorite part of having a daughter? Vet: It is so hard to narrow it down to one thing. I love the way she looks at me and admires me. She lets me feel so much love. She is innocent and pure. The best part of being with her is watching her go through every stage knowing there is somebody who loves her. Crystal: What are your plans for the future? Vet: I am going to be a lawyer. Down the road, I hope to move out of Utah. Crystal: What are some of your future goals and dreams? Vet: I want to start small. First and foremost, I am looking forward to graduating from high school. I eventually want to get married. Having a father figure in my baby's life is important to me because I missed out on that. I want to start modeling again, and I hope to keep up with my dancing and singing. It is also important to keep family traditions for me and my baby. Crystal: What is your favorite quote? Vet: "What happens in the dark will come out in the light." There is nothing that you can try to hide without it coming out sometime. It is important not to hide anything from yourself or anybody else. Crystal: What advice would you give teens? Vet: Take things slow, and be a kid as long as you possibly can. Don't expect everything to be perfect, and make decisions for yourself. Live life to the fullest. Love yourself first, and everything else will fall into place. What was said before this conversation?

A:
Crystal: Vet, can you tell us what you usually do to deal with stress and depression?