Problem: M: Not bad, except for my toothache.  What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Hi, Li Hua. How is everything?


Problem: W: Good morning. I wonder if you can help. I've lost my coat.  M: Where did you lose it, madam?  W: Er... I left it on a bus yesterday morning.  M: Can you describe it? Is it a raincoat?  W: No. It's a long white overcoat. It's got a belt, and one of those thick furry collars that keep your ears warm. It's a very nice coat, actually.  M: Hmm. I'm afraid we haven't got anything like that, madam. Sorry. But, may I have your name and your telephone number? We'll contact you as soon as we've got it.  What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Good morning, madam.


Problem: W: Did you have something special in mind?  M: No, not really. I just thought it might be fun to do something new.  W: Doing something for a change, you mean?  M: Yes, something different. I need a change.  W: I usually go shopping and have my hair done during the weekend and you usually watch the football games on TV.  M: Yes, you often have tea with your friends. And I sometimes play cards with my friends. We seldom do anything together. It's quite unlike when we were first married.  W: Now I've got an idea. Autumn is the best season in Beijing. Why don't we go for a picnic this weekend? You'll invite your friends and I'll invite mine. We'll go together.  M: Good idea! I'd see about the car and you'll prepare the food. But are you sure you really want all our friends to come along?  What was said before this conversation?

A: M: What shall we do this weekend?


Problem: W: Here is my luggage.  What was said before this conversation?

A:
M: Your room number is 633 on the sixth floor. We'll take the lift.