[originaltext]M: I’m fed up with all the surprise parties and birthday cakes. H

M: I’m fed up with all the surprise parties and birthday cakes. Having some peaceful time with my parents in the small town sounds more attractive.
W: It’s your birthday and you can have whatever kind of birthday you want.
Q: What does the woman mean?

W: I wonder if there’s anything wrong with our philosophy professor. He has never missed a lecture, even when he’s sick.
M: I sent him an e-mail yesterday, but I haven’t got a reply yet.
Q: What can we learn about the professor?