Please answer this: W: Arm exercises? Is that because arms are too fat or too soft? M: Actually that's not the main reason. They say that arm exercises can make you physically healthy. W: But I was told that arm exercises could raise your blood pressure. M: Yes, but the article I read suggests some ways to make up for that. W: Really? How? M: By adding leg exercises, so that the arms don't do all the work. W: And in return, I'm sure that there's a good chance of losing weight. M: Sounds right to me. W: So what exercises do the experts suggest? M: They mentioned quite a few exercises, but one of the most popular ones is cycling. W: Good, I must try that. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Now some doctors are strongly encouraging arm exercises.
Problem: W: The one Prof. Lee uses inhis course. M: Oh, I see. You'd better have it if you want to pass that course. W: But it costs $30. I simply can't afford it. M: Did you check the used booksection here? Maybe they have it. W: No, they don't. I asked. M: Why don't you get it fromthe library? W: I've been trying for months, and it's always out. There are over 50 students in the course, and every single one wants the book. M: Listen, you know my roommate Henry, don't you? He took the same course last year, and I remember he owns a copy. Ican borrow it from him for you. W: Oh, that'll be great! Thankyou, Jim! What was said before this conversation?

A: M: What's that book you just picked up, Mary?
Problem: Given the question: M: What do you want to know? What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: Can I ask you some questions about your vacation?
input question: M: Sorry, I can't. I've got to finish typing my writing first. I need it for the meeting this afternoon. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Hi, Jack. It's already 12 o'clock. Why don't you have lunch now?
M: Well, not bad. I talked to some students and got their opinions. And now I've got to write the paper based on the information I've collected. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: How was your research going, Jack?
Q: W: Fine. And let's find a motel, so that we can get an early start tomorrow. What was said before this conversation?
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M: Driving at night always makes me tired. Let's stop for dinner.