W: Yes. I was awake at that time. It was really loud. M: I didn't see any lightning though. I thought thunder and lightning always occur together. W: What makes you believe that? M: A science book says, when lightning quickly beats the air, it will cause thunder. W: I guess you didn't read the whole article because the book also says if the lightning is very high in the sky, you might not see that. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: M: Did you hear the thunder last night?

Man: What's wrong? Woman: Someone ran a pen through the dryer, and now all of my clothes AND the dryer are a real mess. Man: Ugh. Wow. That's rough. Well, I have to go. I'm playing tennis with Jacob in a few minutes. Woman: NO! No way! Wait, wait. What about the mess? Man: Well, uh, what clothes did you have in there? Woman: I had two of my ... Man: They weren't mine?! Uh ... Woman: Listen. I had two of my new shirts, a pair of shorts, and some running socks, and one of your work shirts. Man: No way! Woman: And from the looks of the pen stain, you are the one who probably left a pen in your pocket from work. Man: Oooh. Uh ... Woman: Yeah. Man: How do you know? Woman: Here's the pen, and it has your company logo on it. Man: Oh. Uh ... Woman: So, look, here. Here's your phone. Man: My phone? For what? Woman: Call your friends and tell them you're going to be late. And try using this hairspray. It'll help get the ink stains out of the dryer. Man: Oohhh. Well, yeah, I guess it was my fault. Um, how about if I take you to buy some new clothes after I get back? Woman: Okay. I'd appreciate that, but please, be more careful next time. Man: Okay. Sorry. Woman: Love ya. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: Woman: Oh, man. What happened here?

W: Do I have to remind you that we have invested a lot of time and money in your career here? What was said before this conversation?
Ans: M: I hope you can understand my reasons for deciding to leave, Mrs. Harrison.

M: Hello, I saw your advertisement in the newspaper. Can you give me some information, please? W: Yes, of course. What would you like to know? M: Well, first, how long are the courses? W: They are 6 or 9 months long and the next course begins next Monday. M: How many students will there be in the class? Not too many, I hope. W: Usually, there are 15. We find that a good number. M: OK. Now, I saw the price of the course in the newspaper, but will I have to pay for anything else? W: Only for the textbook, which costs twelve pounds ninety-nine. M: I see. When can I come and pay? W: Well, the school is open from 8 am to 7 pm Monday to Friday and on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm. M: OK. I see. Well, thank you very much. Goodbye. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: Hello, School of English Studies.