Problem: M: OK, Mummy.  W: And please bring your books.  M: Oh, do I have to?  W: I won't let you be lazy.  What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Will you please come here, John?


Problem: W: Here you are.  M: I want to find what's on this weekend.  W: Is there anything good on?  M: The Beijing Opera is showing on Saturday evening. Do you like Beijing Opera?  W: Oh, yes. Very much. When and where will it be?  M: At 7:30 in Beihai Park.  W: Let's go and see it, OK?  M: Good idea!  What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Susan, Please pass me a copy of China Daily.


Problem: M: But her father is exactly opposite.  What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Jean is certainly easy-going and friendly.


Problem: W: Hello, Sam. This is Paula Hanson, Sorry to bother you, but I'm having a small problem I thought you might be able to help me with.  M: Sure, Paula. What's up?  W: Well, you know Sarah and I moved into an off-campus apartment in the fall,on the west side of town. Any way, we've been happy with it until the past couple of months.  M: Yeah. What happened?  W: Well,the dishwasher broken down,so we reported it to Ms. Corners,the owner. She said she'd take care of it, but a month went by and nothing happened.  M: Did you get back in touch with her?  W: I got a repairperson to give me an estimate,and then I sent it to her. When I didn't hear from her,I had the repair done. And I deducted the cost from the rent check.  M: So what's the problem?  W: She called here madly. She said she could have gotten the repair done for less money. Now, she's threatening to expel us for not paying the full rent.  M: Hold on, Paula. It does sound pretty serious. But I'm sure you can all sit down and work this out.  W: Well,you're over at the law school. So, I wondered if you would mind coming with Sarah and me when we go to talk to Ms. Corners. We're supposed to meet with her tomorrow night at eight.  M: Sure. I haven't studied a lot about contracts yet,but I'll be glad to help you straighten things out. Why don't I stop by about 7:30?  W: Thanks Sam. You are our lifesaver.  What was said before this conversation?

A:
M: Hello?