M: What do you think of the food today? W: You have to ask. About as terrible as usual, I'd say. M: You know, I think it's about time a group of us speak to some University officials about the quality of the food. W: Do you have a good idea? M: In my view, we had better get rid of the manager. W: Do you think you are the first to think of that? The problem is that the University doesn't want to change another manager. M: You mean you've been through this before? W: Yes, when I was a freshman, I once did that. I once wrote a letter to the Student Services Official and presented a petition signed by 200 students. M: What was his reaction? W: He asked me why all the other students didn't sign it as well. I told him we only had time for a sample, but I was sure almost all the students would have. M: Why was he so cool towards you? Isn't it a serious question? W: That manager has good friends in the University. You know family connections. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: I've just had my lunch at the cafeteria of our university.

W: I wouldn't miss it for the world! It's sure to be fun. She's invited a lot of friends. Do you think everyone will be able to get into her house? M: If everyone turned up, it would be very crowded. But a few said that they couldn't go, so I think it should be OK. W: Are you taking anything? M: I've got her a birthday present and I'll take a bottle of wine too. W: That's a good idea. She has bought plenty of food and drinks. It's going to be a noisy party. I hope her neighbours don't mind too much. M: Helen gets on very well with her neighbours. I wouldn't be surprised if they went to the party too. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: M: Are you going to Helen's birthday party on Friday evening?

W: Try putting it far away from your bed and you'll get up on time. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: M: I missed the bus again today because I turned the alarm clock off in my sleep.

M: Why? Is there lots of information about trees? W: No. It's mainly about wild birds that live in the forest. When I went there, there was a special plant exhibition, and they're having a study day for teenagers there about different kinds of clouds. M: That's useful for me when I go sailing. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: I visited the new museum near the city center last month. It opened two weeks ago. You'd like it.