Problem: W: I'd love to, but I won't be off work from my factory until 4:00 p.m. How about 4:15? I'll be free then, Jack.  M: OK. Let's meet at the bus stop and take the No.5 bus to go there.  W: Why not by bike? The bus would be crowded at that time.  M: But my bike is broken.  W: You can use your sister's new bike, can't you?  M: Yes. I'll wait for you in front of the bookstore opposite the cinema.  What was said before this conversation?

A: M: I'd like to pay a visit to the Smiths at 3:30 p.m. Will you go with me, Mary?


Problem: W: Mark's Sheep? In which year was he born?  M: Yeah. He was born in nineteen seventy nine. That's why he's so creative.  W: Dale was born in nineteen eighty.  M: Then Dale's a Monkey.  W: Well, he's funny, so that's perfect for him.  M: Haha, you're right.  What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Mark was born in the year of the Sheep.


Problem: W: She looks something like my colleague Lucy, but it can't be because Lucy is on holiday in France.  What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Do you know the girl over there, who is talking with Dr Smith?


Problem: M: Last week we learned first part of Unit 1. On Monday we finished Unit 1. On Wednesday we'll finish Unit 2. And on Friday we'll finish Unit 3.  What was said before this conversation?

A: