W: Nice to meet you here, Tim. I'm buying some Christmas gifts for those who work with me, but it's really a headache. M: Maybe I could give you some advice. Firstly, you'd better divide them into different groups-who were the people that are your friends as well as your workmates and who are the people you do not know well but you see pretty much daily. W: OK, then what should I do? M: For the friends, you want to get them personal gift. Do they like chocolate? W: This is what I always give, but I know Mary is on a diet. M: Does she like fruit or coffee? Anyway, think of the gift that you know your friend likes. W: Well, I think fruit is helpful to keep fit. What about the rest of them? M: Leave cards in their mailboxes or on their desks. W: Christmas cards? M: Yes, you can afford that. More importantly, it's true of them that you're thinking of them. W: Thank you for your suggestion, Tim. You really have saved me and my money as well. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Hi, Susan. How are you? I've been wondering when I'd run into you. What are you busy with?
Q: M: Some of these books aren't so old, though. See? This novel was published only six years ago. It cost seventy-five cents. W: Hey! Look at this! M: What? Are you getting interested in nineteenth-century plays all of a sudden? W: No. Look at the signature. Someone gave this book as a present, and wrote a note on the inside of the front cover. It's dated 1856. Maybe it's worth something. M: Everything on that shelf is worth fifty cents. W: But if this is the signature of someone who is well-known, it might bring a lot more. I hear William Shakespeare's signature is worth about a million dollars. M: Oh? I can hardly read what the one says. Who wrote it? W: The name looks like "Harold Dickinson". Wasn't he a politician or something? I'm going to buy this book and see if I can find a name like that in the library. M: Good luck. Your book of plays may make you rich, but I'll bet my seventy-five cents novel is a better buy. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: I enjoy going through secondhand bookstores, don't you? It's interesting to see what people used to enjoy reading. Did you see this old book of children's stories?
Question: Hank: Hey Bill. This is Hank. I'm just calling to let you know that I'll be a little late to the game tomorrow night. I have to work a few extra hours to finish a report. I should wrap things up sometime between seven and eight though. Oh, then I'm planning on dropping by Lisa's house for about an hour since she's been sick recently. And, uh, one more thing. I'll swing by my house to pick up some food for the game. See you then. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: Bill: Hey, this is Bill. I'm sorry I'm not in. Just leave a message. [Beep]
[Q]: M: Yeah, that is a great idea. Maybe Sara would like to come along with us. W: I doubt it. M: Why? You are kidding! You know, she loves watching the sea. W: But yesterday afternoon she told me that she would go home this Saturday. M: What happened? W: She said that her mother was ill and stayed in the hospital, and therefore she wanted to go home to see her. M: I am sorry to hear that. Well, What do you think? Should we take some food? W: That sounds great. Maybe we could have a picnic on the beach. Then let's take some sandwiches, chips, and uh...some salad as well. M: We should also take some drinks like Coke and beer. W: Good. In addition, we had better pack beach towels and sun cream. M: OK. Please don't forget to give me a call and let's go down together. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: What a great day! Hey, Tom, do you want to go to the beach this weekend?
input: Please answer the following: W: OK, but just a snack. We're eating supper at home tonight. M: Let's get some milk and bread. W: I don't really like milk. How about a soda? M: They say Coca-Cola makes you fat. Milk is healthier. W: Oh, if you want to be healthy, buy yoghurt. And put back those butter cookies you have in your hand. M: Alright! I'll get some juice. How about this bread? W: It looks fresh, but we'll be home soon. M: But I'm hungry now! I'll get the bread and eat it at the bus stop. W: Don't forget the juice. M: I'll get two bottles, one for you and one for me. W: Thanks, Now let's go. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Oh, let's just go in for a minute, I'm hungry.
M: I wanted to go on Monday, but I couldn't get a ticket for Monday, I bought a ticket for Tuesday. W: Why are you in such a hurry? M: My mother is ill. She has been sent to the hospital. W: How did you get the news? Did your mother send you a letter? M: My sister telephoned me this morning. She asked my father and me to go back. W: Then how long are you going to stay at home, two or three days? M: At most four days. I'll be back for the meeting. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
W: I hear you're going home, aren't you?