Problem: Given the question "What did some people think the Wright brothers were doing?" and the answer "They were playing with kites.", write a conversation that might have happened.

A: W: John, you know a lot about the history of flying. And the Wright broth- ers are known as the first men to fly an airplane. Can you tell us what their purposes were in the beginning?M: I think in the beginning they were looking for a chance to be famous. I don't think they were sure about what they were able to achieve.W: Could either of them have done it alone?M: Neither brother could have flown alone. It was the work of two minds. Two minds that came together at some point and became one. That's what happened.W: What did the people in the neighborhood think of the Wright brothers?M: Most people were interested in the Wright brothers. But I think some of them were worried. You see, here are two men flying kites in the mid- dle of the day when they should be working. The men, I think, were curious about what was going on there. The children were excited to see these two men flying kites just like they were children.

Problem: Given the question "Why will the woman miss the Houston Open?" and the answer "She will be on business abroad.", write a conversation that might have happened.

A: M: Hello, Jane. This is Peter speaking.W: Hi, how are you?M: Fine. And I've got some great news for you.W: Really? What's it about?M: I remember you are interested in watching golf games. The Houston Open will be running from May 26 to May 30. I'm sure you will be glad to watch the game.W: Oh, that's great. But just a moment, let me check. Ah... It is a pity that I can't make it. I will be on business in China from May 25 to June 2.M: Well, I'm sorry you have to be away on business then. Let me see. Another game, the US Open will be running from July 15 to July 18. How about that?W: That's great. I will be on my holiday then. It would be wonderful if we could watch the game together.

Problem: Given the question "What time is it now?" and the answer "7:00.", write a conversation that might have happened.

A: M: Would you hurry up? The film starts at 8:00.W: So we still have one hour to get there.

Problem: Given the question "In which country was Ms. Mann born?" and the answer "Argentina.", write a conversation that might have happened.

A:
M: Who do you work for at the moment, Ms. Mann?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.