Problem: Given the question: M: Take it easy, we still have time. W: What time does the film start? M: At 7:30. We have 45 minutes to get there. What was said before this conversation?
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W: We are going to be late for the film!

Problem: Given the question: W: Of course. Go to the corner and turn right. Walk one block and turn right again. The post office is on the corner. What was said before this conversation?
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M: Excuse me. Do you know where the post office is?

Problem: Given the question: W: That's all right. John. My house is not that easy to find. But you know you wouldn't have gotten lost if you had a smart car. M: A smart car? What's that? W: I just read a magazine article about some new technology that can make a car smart. One device is a computerized map display and an artificial voice. You just enter the address for where you want to go and the voice will tell you how to get there,street by street. M: Hey, that's just like my brother. He never gets lost and he's always telling me the best route. So what else will the smart cars be able to do? W: Well, the article says there'll be a device with read-on warning systems that will warn drivers with a long signal if they're getting too close to other cars. And they will even put on brakes if the drivers don't. M: Tell me, Shelly. Will these cars be smart enough to fill themselves up with gas? W: Not by now. Why do you ask? M: I'm not late because I got lost. I'm late because I ran out of gas on the way over there. What was said before this conversation?
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M: I'm sorry. I'm late.