Question: M: I'm sorry. I won't do it again. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: F: You mustn't touch the wet paint, Bill.
[Q]: M: That's true. But it's no bother to me. The work is interesting. I don't mind extra hours at all. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: You seem to have a lot of work to do at your office. You're always staying late and working overtime.
input: Please answer the following: M: It's one of the pleasures in my life. That's why. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Why don't you give up drinking? It's such a bad example to the children.
Please answer this: 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?
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Answer: M: You know the weather's been awful so far this summer.
Problem: W: Yeah, I went to Qingdao and just came back yesterday. M: Really? Did you go to see the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center? I thought you were just shooting the breeze when you said you would go. How is it? W: It's really amazing. During the 2007 Qingdao International Sailing Games, around 5,000 people came out to watch the competition every day along the seawall. M: Newspapers say the design received high praise from the International Olympic Committee. The venue will be used for the 2008 Olympic Games. W: Fortunately, I have been there already. It's a pity you're not going to see it. M: Although I know my chances of getting an Olympic sailing ticket are slim, I'll keep trying anyway. Otherwise, I'm sure you'll nag me to death telling me about your experience there. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Hi. You're in the pink today. You must have had a nice new year holiday.
input: Please answer the following: W: Well, can't you drop one course and pick it up next semester? What was said before this conversation?
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M: Mr. Smith, our history professor, announced we would be doing two papers and three exams this semester. I wonder how I'm going to pull through when two other courses have similar requirements.