[Q]: Given the question "When does the man get to work?" and the answer "Around 7.", write a conversation that might have happened.
****
[A]: M: What time do you usually get up in the morning?W: I sleep in every morning, sometimes until 11 or 12.M: Are you serious? I get up at 5 every morning to go to the gym, and then I get to work around 7.W: Well, I work from home, so I can set my own hours. I usually work until midnight or 1 in the morning, and then I like to sleep in.M: I like to be in bed around 9 or 10 at night so I can get enough sleep. Our schedules are very different! You're lucky that you get to set your own schedule, but I could never sleep that late. I'm definitely a morning person.W: And I'm definitely a night person. Waking up early is so terrible.M: Maybe we should switch schedules for a week!W: No way! I would never want your schedule.M: Very funny... What are you doing today?W: Well, it's Saturday, so I was thinking of taking a hike. Would you like to come?M: Sure. Can we go to see a movie afterwards?W: I don't really like movies, actually. Can we do something else?M: Sure, but I have to work tomorrow, even though it's Sunday, so I do need to be home around 9.

[Q]: Given the question "When is Simon supposed to arrive?" and the answer "8:00.", write a conversation that might have happened.
****
[A]: W: I wonder if Simon would be here by 8:00. He's supposed to be.M: His wife said he left at 7:30, so he should be here by 8:10 at the latest.

[Q]: Given the question "Why did the man not buy the ring for sale?" and the answer "He has no need for a ring.", write a conversation that might have happened.
****
[A]: Merchant: Well hi there. What are you looking for today?Customer: Uh, I'm just looking.Merchant: Well, how about a ring for someone special?Customer: There IS no one special.Merchant: Well, take a look at this CD player. A great bargain today only.Customer: Nah. I already have one, plus the handle is cracked.Merchant: Okay. Well what about this genuine leather jacket? It would look great on you.Customer: Hum. Let me take a look at it.Merchant: Sure.Customer: Umm. There are stains on the sleeves. I'll pass.Merchant: Well okay. Well, wouldn't you like to walk home with some of these great records? Some of the best hits from the 1960's.Customer: Yeah, let's see. [Yeah] Now here's something I'd ... Ah, these records are scratched.Merchant: [Laughter] Just in a couple places. Listen. I'll sell you these ten records for fifty dollars. A steal!Customer: Whoa! They're way too expensive. I'll give you twenty-five bucks for them.Merchant: Ah, come on. I can't charge you less than thirty dollars and break even.Customer: Well, that guy over there is selling similar records for a much better price [Ah!], so thanks anyway.Merchant: Wait, wait, wait, wait. You drive a hard bargain. Twenty-eight dollars, and that's my final offer.Customer: Huh ... I'll think about it.Merchant: Wait, wait, wait, wait. Listen. I'll even throw in this vase.Customer: Now what am I going to do with a vase?Merchant: Well, you can give it to that someone special when you find her... and this ring would look great with it.Customer: Oh, I'll stick with the records.

[Q]: Given the question "Why does Patrick come here?" and the answer "To have a good time.", write a conversation that might have happened.
****
[A]:
M: It's so hot in here!W: It's noisy too, but the music is great!M: Yes, I like this record very much. Do you come here often?W: Now and again at weekends. How about you?M: This is the second time I've come here. My friend Jack told me that this was a good place to enjoy ourselves, and I came here with him.W: Then what is your opinion about it now? Are you having a good time?M: Of course I am. My name's Patrick by the way. What's your name?W: My name is Diane.