W: That's right, and boy, I'm really busy! M: I can imagine. But listen ... I'd love to get together with you before you go. Would you like to go out for dinner one night? W: That's a great idea. Let's see ... on Monday night I have to study for that final exam. M: Me, too, but I'm free on Tuesday. How about going out that night? W: I'm afraid I can't. I'm watching a movie with Nancy at 7:00. M: Are you going to the last class party on Friday night? Let's go out for dinner at 6:30 before the party. It doesn't start until 8:00. W: There will be a dinner at the party. I love to eat, but I can't eat two dinners. M: There's always Saturday night. Are you busy then? W: No ... Saturday night I'm free. M: I'm going to a disco with a group of friends. Do you want to join us? We can dance together. W: I'd really like to have a quiet dinner instead. Oh! Can I call you back? Someone's at the door. M: Sure. I'll be home all afternoon. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: I heard that you're going back to Beijing soon.
Q: M: Can't complain. I'm busy with my experiments in the lab but after work I often play some sports. W: Like what? M: Like tennis, running and golf. W: Golf? That's my favorite game. How often do you play, Mark? M: I usually play about once a month. What about you, Michelle? W: I play every Sunday. M: Even when it rains? W: Yes, even when it rains. I never miss a game on Sunday. M: Where do you play? W: The Lawndale country club. Do you know it? M: Yes. I was there once. You're going to play next Sunday, I suppose. W: Certainly, listen! Why don't you join me? We can have a game. M: I'd love to. What time shall we meet? W: Let's meet at the clubhouse at 1:30 in the afternoon. M: Good. See you then. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Hi, Mark, haven't seen you for ages. How are you doing?
Question: M: Hello! Is that Lucy? W: Speaking! M: Hi! This is Tom! Can I speak to Lily? W: Sorry. She isn't in at the moment. Can I take a message? M: Could you please tell her not to wait for me this evening? We planned to go to a party together, but something important came up and I have to rush off. I'll be back in Cairo at the beginning of next week. W: Right. I'll tell her. Are you leaving now? M: Yes, I leave at half past two. Please give my love to her. Thank you! W: You're welcome. M: Could you ask her to phone me when she gets in? W: Sure. You'd better give me your number. M: Yes, it's 13962-72854. W: OK. I've recorded it. M: Thanks very much indeed. Bye! W: Bye! What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: Hello! 6896443.
[Q]: W: I think so. I hope she doesn't miss the next one, otherwise she'll be late for the opening address at the conference. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Where's Joan? She said she would be here at 3, but now it's 3:30. She must have missed the train.
input: Please answer the following: W: Late last night? That's strange. What did he look like? M: He seemed to be about thirty or so. W: Was he tall or short? M: He wasn't very tall, nor very short. About aver age height, I think. W: Was he fat or thin? M: A bit thin, if I remember correctly. Anyway, certainly not fat, but then he wasn't very thin either. W: Was there anything unusual about his looks? What kind of face did he have-round, square or long? M: Let me think...It was rather square, but not very. Or was it? Really, I didn't notice. It was so late and the lighting wasn't good. W: Was he wearing glasses? M: Was he or wasn't he? I'm not sure now. You see, I was so tired and sleepy. I didn't notice. I didn't pay much attention. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Someone came late last night looking for you. I told him you were out and suggested that he leave a no te, but he didn't.
W: Oh, sorry, I missed you. My English class ran late again. M: That's been happening quite often recently. Maybe it's because the final exams are coming up. W: Yes. After class, there is always a group of students hanging around the professor asking questions. How about you? Are yon ready for the exams? M: I've been studying a lot recently, but my math problems are really giving me a big headache. W: Don't worry, Tom. There's still one month to go before the exam. You have enough time to work them out. M: Well, I don't need to spend much time on other subjects. I can pay more attention to my weak subjects. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
M: Hi, Lily. Where were you at lunchtime? I was looking for you in the dining hall.