Problem: Read the below conversation. W: They may be proud of their new facilities, but frankly I'm disappointed. The nurses are not friendly and everything seems to be running behind schedule. What would the listener say?

A: M: Not to mention the fact that it's noisy because no one Observes visiting hours.

Problem: Read the below conversation. M: Excuse me, I'm trying to do some work. I'm afraid your children are making a lot of noise. Don't they ever go to sleep? W: I'm sorry. They are noisy. But you know it's difficult to keep boys quiet. M: I couldn't work and I couldn't sleep at night. And I was woken by the noise they made early this morning. W: I'm terribly sorry. You know they never listen to me. They're only afraid of their father. He's away on business, but he will be back tomorrow. What would the listener say?

A: M: I hope he can do something about it.

Problem: Read the below conversation. Fisher: Ah, good morning, Ms. Ross, do come in. Ross: Hello, Mr. Fisher. Nice to see you. Fisher: Face to face instead of on the phone, what? Haha. How are you? Ross: Fine, thanks, very well. Fisher: Oh, do sit down. Would you like some coffee? Ross: Oh, yes please, black. Fisher: Here you are. Ross: Thanks. Well, how's it all going? Fisher: Oh, not too bad, we're just about to open a branch in New Zealand. Fisher: Oh! ... I'm hoping to--if I can justify it to the marketing director! How's your little boy, has he started school yet? Ross: Oh, yes, he's in the second year now. Fisher: What, already? Doesn't time fly! Is he enjoying it? Ross: Very much, it's much more fun than being home! Fisher: Haha. Well, I suppose we'd better make a start. Shall we get down to business? Ross: Right. First of all can I confirm the time and date of the presentation? It's Saturday 24 October in the morning. What time exactly? Fisher: Well, on the invitations we've sent out we've said that the presentation itself will start at 11 and go on till 12:30. Ross: So you'll need the room from about 10 till 2. Would you like us to serve coffee beforehand? Fisher: Yes, yes--and drinks and snacks at the end. Ross: Better to have buffet lunch? Fisher: No, I... people who are invited won't be expecting a free lunch. They might think that's overdoing it. They'll want to get back to their families, as it's Saturday. Ross: All right, the normal pre-lunch snack buffet will be what you need--that's basically the same as what you had last February. Fisher: Oh, that'll be fine. Ross: OK, well, we'll charge for the room, coffee and snack buffet at the standard rate less 15%, as we agreed. And we'll charge for the drinks served on a pro-rata basis. Fisher: Free, fine, yes. Ross: What type of... um.., equipment, furniture would you like? Fisher: Well, let's have.., um... four.., no, no... five tables for our display. Er... we'll bring our own stands. Now, there's an overhead projector and sound system already in the room, I... What would the listener say?

A: Fisher: Well, in that case, I suppose...

Problem: Read the below conversation. M: Hi, Jenny. We will have our midterm exams next month. I plan to look for some important books and study at the library. Do you want to join me? W: Sure. I need to return some books. They are due today. Besides, I can also read some weekly publications, magazines and newspapers. M: Great. We can go to the swimming pool in the gymnasium after that. W: Sounds a good idea. Summer is approaching. Today's temperature has reached 35 degree Centigrade. Are you good at swimming? M: Well, that's a good question. I haven't swum for almost two years. I think I need more practice. W: Oh, it's almost 9. I need to hurry. I am running late now. See you after class at the gate of the library then. Bye! What would the listener say?

A:
M: See you then.