input question: W: I'd love to. But I must write some emails. M: Why tonight? W: I haven't written to anyone for months. Sylvia and John must think I've forgotten them. M: You don't have to write. You can call them tomorrow. It's half price on Sundays. W: Yes, I could, couldn't I? All right. I'll do that. What's playing then? M: Let's see. Here we are. The Columbia: In the World. A must for all teenagers. W: No, thank you! M: Central: Children's World. All parents of teenage children ought to see this picture. W: There must be something worth seeing somewhere. M: What about this? John Wayne in Texas, Here I Come. W: I can't stand Westerns. M: Neither can I. Listen, Joan. I've got a better idea... W: Let's stay at home and wash down the kitchen walls! M: Great idea! What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: By the way, would you like to go to the movies this evening?
M: Well, I've always tried to employ local people to help the local industry. But because we are not province of Spain with little unemployment, I have to use people from outside the area, too. W: What about management style? Are you a hard manager, John? M: No, I don't think so. I've got strong character and as a manager, I am strong, but when I need to fire people, I give them five or... ten more chances. W: And what's the future for you? What will keep you going? M: For business, well, a new vice president joined the company two weeks ago, so I can devote more time to customers and new products. And privately, I have decided to improve my quality of life. I am thinking of taking every Wednesday afternoon off. This means I can do some training courses, more relaxing activities. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: John, just a few questions on your motivation. I know you developed your business with local people. What made you do that?
Q: F: No, she's a doctor. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Is your sister a teacher?
Question: M: No, but my mum listened, she says the weather will be changing. It will probably rain or snow for the next few days. We will have to give up our picnic. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: Did you listen to tomorrow's weather report on the radio?
[Q]: M: According to the police report, the driver is still alive. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: The news report said that a car hit the high building there. Is it serious?
Problem: Given the question: M: He bought a history book,but the English textbook was sold out. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: Has your brother bought this book yet?