[originaltext]M: Could you tell me the shortest way to the hall? The meeting is

M: Could you tell me the shortest way to the hall? The meeting is about to begin in five minutes.
W: Certainly. Take the next right turn, and you’ll see a stop sign. Cross a bridge, and then you’ll see the back of the building.
Q: What does the man want to know?

M: Where shall we have supper? All I want is a salad. Isn’t there a new cafeteria?
W: Yes. It’s quick, and the price is right, but the food isn’t anything to speak of.
Q: What does the woman mean?