Problem: W: Well, to tell the truth, I really haven't got any choice, I have to take the bus. My car is in the garage getting repaired and the taxi is too expensive. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: How are you going to the airport?
Problem: Given the question: W: Well, as a sign of our support of your efforts, we'll make a special reduction of US $ 0.50 per dozen. We can't take less. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
M: US $ 30 is really not acceptable, You surely appreciate the efforts we've made in pushing the sale of your product.
input question: M: This is Peter. I think the line is too bad. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: F: Who is that? I can't hear clearly.
W: I think I will make some steaks for dinner. M: Then we have to buy some steaks. Don't you think it's a little bit expensive? W: It is a little expensive but it's cheaper than having steaks in a restaurant. M: What a good wife! W: Do you want to buy some beer for Mr Chen? M: Yes, of course!We all like beer, but I think this time we'd better have some table wine, don't you? W: Yes, you are right. We do need table wine for the steaks. M: I think I would prefer the California Rose. W: That's good for steaks. What else do you want to buy? M: A carton of cigarettes. W: Oh, my God! Why do you want to smoke so much? M: No, it's not for me. It's for Mr Chen and his friends tonight. W: That makes me feel better but anyway cigarettes are terrible for health. M: I know. I'm quitting them. W: Don't you think we should buy some vegetables and ice cream for dessert? M: That's good. Let's go now. W: OK. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: What do you want to make for dinner?
Q: Student: It's okay. I have a hard time remembering names myself. Teacher: How, uh, Karen, right? Student: No, it's Nancy. My mom's name is Karen. Teacher: Nancy. Okay. I think I heard you were from England. Student: Well, I was born there, but my parents are American. I grew up in France. Teacher: Oh, a world traveller! Student: But then we moved here when I was nine. Teacher: So, what does your father do now? Student: Well, he's a college professor, and he is in Scotland at the moment. Teacher: How interesting. What does he teach? Student: Oh, I haven't a clue. Nah, just joking. He teaches chemistry. Teacher: Oh, chemistry, and uh, what about your mother? Student: She works full time at home. Teacher: Oh, and what, does she have her own business or something? Student: Nah, she takes care of me. Teacher: Well, being a homemaker can be a real hard, but rewarding job. Student: I think so too. What was said before this conversation?
A: Teacher: Oh, hi. What was your name again. I can't keep straight all the students' names this being the second day of school.
[Q]: W: In just three weeks. But there are still a few things I need to do before I go. M: Like what? W: Like renewing my passport, going to the travel service to buy my plane ticket, and considering what to do with my house while I'm away. M: You're not going to give it up, are you? W: No way! I'll never find another house here, But I don't want to pay three months' rent for an empty house, either. What was said before this conversation?
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M: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe. When are you leaving?