Q: W: I know. This is very unusual for Japan. Usually by now, it's really hot and humid. I'm not sure why, but this summer we've had very little rain and surprisingly cool temperatures. M: Well, either way I love it. I remember last summer. Oh, it was terrible. I didn't have an air-conditioner, and my apartment was on the fifth floor. Every night I slept on top of my bed with the windows wide-open and a fan six inches from my face. W: That sounds pretty tough. I guess I've gotten used to the heat, so I don't notice it as much. However, last year was definitely a lot hotter than this year. And, to be honest, I am enjoying the break. What are summers like for you back home? M: For one thing, there's little humidity. Seattle is right on the ocean so we always have a nice offshore breeze blowing in, and it doesn't really get hot until late July. That's why I found it so oppressive last year. Our summers are just so different. W: Interesting. Seattle sounds like a great place to be during the summer. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: You know the weather's been awful so far this summer.
Question: M: Hello. This is Mr. Anderson speaking. I saw your advertisement on TV that you have got some good things on men's suits this week. W: Yes, sir. M: What I'd like to buy is a dark, business type suit. Something in wool, I think. W: We have some excellent pure wool suits. Wool has the best of everything, comfort, quality, value. What size do you want? M: Usually I'm a 40 Regular, but I've gained a little weight lately. W: Oh. You'd better have a 42. What color? M: I'd like something dark gray, or navy blue, or even black. And I prefer a solid color. W: You'll be satisfied, sir. By the way, we have a fine selection of ties to go with the suits. Maybe you would like to come to have a look. M: Oh. And how much is it? W: It's twenty-nine dollars, very cheap. M: OK. I'll come over and have a look at it. Thank you. Good-bye. W: Thank you for calling. Good-bye. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: Hello. Harling's Shopping Centre. Can I help you?
[Q]: M: It was hit by a car yesterday. W: Good God! Were you hurt? M: I'm all right. I was not riding it then. W: Oh, good for you! But what happened? M: I was in a hurry yesterday and I put the bike at the back of a car. W: The driver didn't see it and... M: And the bike was run over by the car. Both its wheels were damaged. They are being repaired now. W: It was lucky that you didn't get hurt. M: Yeah. But it's a pity I can't ride my bike this weekend. W: Oh. Did you have a weekend plan? M: Yeah. I planned to go sightseeing with friends by bike. W: Well, you can use mine if you'd like to. M: Thank you very much. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: What's the matter? Your bike is in bad shape.
input: Please answer the following: M: Yeah, Bob moved in last week. He is a nice guy and so far everything is cool except his girlfriend. W: Oh? What's wrong with his girlfriend? M: She came to see him last weekend. She is a nice girl but there's something wrong with her voice. I tried to smile and be polite, but the whole time all I could think was "what's wrong with her voice". W: Well, I guess it might take some time to get used to. M: I doubt it. Listening to her talk is terrible. W: Oh, come on, it's not that bad. M: No, it's so much bad. And they invited me out to dinner tonight. I really have no idea how I'm going to pull it off. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: I heard you got a new roommate. What's he like?
Please answer this: M: What are you studying now? W: I am taking three genera] requirements and American history and American literature this. semester. Last semester I took four requirements and freshman French. M: I believe it's not too late to change your major because you've mainly taken general requirements which all freshmen have to take. Also we have twelve electives so the mo lit courses will be included in them, so you can change your major without losing any credit hours. W: I am very happy to know I am still able to change my major. I am interested in writing newspaper articles, and after finishing my degree I would like to work for some newspaper firm. M: Oh, I think you will be a good writer. W: Dr. Steven, when do students start practical training? M: They don't begin practical training in reporting until the sophomore year. Journalism 121 normally is taken in the freshman year as a general background course. W: I see. I will take the course next semester. Thank you very much for your help. M: You're welcome. I look forward to seeing you in my department. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Dr. Steven, I am thinking about changing my major before the end of the freshman year.
Question: M: Hello, Mrs. Jones. Come in and sit down. What's the matter? W: I have a pain in my tooth. M: Do you often have this pain? W: No, I don't. I've never had bad one like it before. M: When did it start? W: Three hours ago. M: You mean it started at one? W: Yes, as soon as I finished lunch. M: Well, have some porridge, milk and soup for meals for two days, and then you'll feel better. W: Can you give me some medicine? It's very painful. M: Yes, I'll give you pills. Take one three one three times a day, and come here in three days. I'll pull it if necessary. What was said before this conversation?
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W: Hello, Mr. Jackson.