Question: M: Sure. They are over there, next to the pens on the desk next to the bed. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: Excuse me, do you have any batteries? I need some to my radio, because mine isn't working.
[Q]: W: I'm sorry. M: You look pale, Jessie. Are you all right? W: No, I'm not feeling well. Mr. Brown. M: What seems to be the problem? W: I guess I ate something bad at lunch. M: And you have a stomachache now? W: Yes, I think so. M: Can you walk to the school clinic? Or shall I send for the doctor? W: No, thanks. It doesn't matter too much. I will go to the doctor after class. M: Ok. I'll finish the class in a minute. Then I'll send you to the clinic. W: Thank you so much. Mr. Brown. M: Don't mention it. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Now, can anyone summarize the main idea of the passage? Yes, Jessie, please?
input: Please answer the following: 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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output: M: What do you want to make for dinner?
Please answer this: M: Yes, it's really warm. W: I've seen you before, haven't I? M: Well, you may have. I've been here once or twice, for a walk in this quiet park. Do you live near here? W: Yes. I live in one of those flats over there. What about you? M: Oh, I'm staying with a family down near the station. W: Are you on holiday? M: Well...er...I'm here to improve my English. I'm from Greece, you see. W: I didn't think you were English, but your English is very good. M: Thank you very much. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Lovely weather!
Problem: M: That role was given to someone else, but I got a better part. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Did you get the part you tried out in the play?
input: Please answer the following: M: Yeah, it is. Actually, the only thing I didn't like was when the small town was destroyed. What was said before this conversation?
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output:
W: That's a good TV show, isn't it?