M: Yes, Miss. Bums Park is about half a mile from here. Do you want to take a bus or walk? The bus stop is on the other side of the street if you want to take a bus.  W: Well, I'd like to walk if it's within walking distance.  M: All right. We are now on Main Street. Go this way along, until you come to First Street.  W: I see.  M: Go straight along Main Street as far as First Street. Turn left onto First Street and walk another two blocks. Then you'll come to Lincoln Street?  W: Lincoln Street.  M: Yes, then turn right. Walk for a few minutes. Bums park begins at the comer of Lincoln and Fifth.  W: Thank you very much, officer.  M: You're welcome. Good-bye.  What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: Pardon me, officer. I want to go to Bums Park. Would you please tell me how to get there?

M: But you can't do that.  W: Why can't I?  M: We haven't got enough money.  What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: I'm going to buy a new carpet.

M: I'm living in the countryside now. The air is cleaner, and I'm closer to the school.  What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: Did you move? I went over to your old house, but it was empty.

W: Thank you. I'd rather look around and I'll be back in several minutes.  What was said before this conversation?

Ans: M: I'm sorry, Madam, the plane is somewhat behind the schedule. Take a seat. I'll inform you as soon as we know something definite.