[Q]: W: Pretty well. I must say I've learned a lot. But it would be nicer to have someone who knows more about the subject. Could you possibly join us? M: Certainly. When do you usually meet? W: We meet twice a week-Tuesday and Saturday. Is the time convenient for you? M: Tuesday is OK. But I don't think I can come on Saturday. W: What about Friday evenings? We hope to see you present. M: OK. I'm free on Friday evenings. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Hi, Ann. I hear you've started evening discussions on popular music. How is it going?
input: Please answer the following: W: I have $16. Would you like to borrow it? What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: The radio costs $40, but I only have $30.
Please answer this: W: No. He is out on his bicycle at the moment. M: Oh! Can he go swimming this afternoon? W: Sorry, Jack. He's got a basketball match this afternoon. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Hello, Mrs. Tailor, is Peter there?
Problem: M: There's one on Queen's Road. W: Thank you, but how can I get there? M: It's not far from here. Walk along this road and after three blocks you'll see a post office on your right. The shop is just behind it. W: How long do you think it will take me to get there? M: About 20 minutes at the most. Anyway, you can take the No.102 Bus. W: I'd better go there by bus. By the way, where is the bus stop, please? M: Just across the road. W: Thanks a lot. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Excuse me. Can you tell me which is the way to the nearest shoe shop?
Problem: Given the question: W: This is Mrs. Jackson. May I speak to the doctor? M: Mrs. Jackson, Dr. Ellis is here. How's that new tooth? W: Not so good, doctor. That's what I'm calling about. It just doesn't seem to fit right. M: Well, that's to be expected during the first few days after it has been put in. Have you been leaving it in as I told you? W: Well, it hurts so much, doctor, especially when I eat. M: I understand, Mrs. Jackson. It hurts in the beginning, I know. But it's really better to leave it in, except when you clean it of course. W: Well, I did at first, doctor, but it hurt so much that I just couldn't stand it any longer. M: Well, maybe we can set it a little more. W: Set it right? M: Yes. When can you come here? W: Oh, right away, doctor, if you don't mind. M: Let me see, can you get here by 11:00? W: Oh, yes, doctor. I can make it. Thank you. See you then. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
M: Good morning, Dr. Ellis' Office.
Problem: Woman: Uh, she should be here any minute. She took the car to pick up something from the store. Man: Okay, I was just a little worried that ... Man, what was that? Oh, no. The car! She drove over the mailbox and hit a tree in the front yard. Ah, the car! Woman: Well, just don't stand there blabbing all day. Let's go out and see if Katie's okay. Man: Ah, my car. Woman: Honey, are you okay? Daughter: Oh, mom. I'm so sorry. I can't believe this is happening. Man: Oh, my car! Woman: Forget your car! Man: Driving with the cell phone. I know. Daughter: It wasn't that at all. Don't jump to conclusions. Man: Oh, yeah. Daughter: Dad ... uh, mom. It's not like that at all. I mean, as I was pulling into the driveway, something rolled from under the seat and got stuck under the brake pedal ... the gas pedal ... I, I don't know, and I couldn't stop the car. And then I accidentally hit the gas when I wanted to brake, and I hit the mailbox. Woman: Uh, I think I know what the problem was. Honey, did you put those golf balls away like I told you? The ones YOU put under the driver's seat ... the ones I told you would get in the way. Man: Man, I thought I got those. Daughter: Plus, Mom, the windshield wipers on the car didn't work, so I couldn't see very well in the rain. Woman: Didn't you get those fixed? Man: Uh, I've been meaning to get those repaired. Daughter: And mom. I was going to use the car this weekend to go camping with my friends, but now my plans are ruined. My friends are going to hate me. What am I going to do? Woman: Hon, yeah, what IS your daughter going to do? It appears that it's mainly your fault for the accident and that she's in such a jam. Man: My fault? Hey, why don't you just invite your friends over for pizza? I'll buy. Daughter: Mom, we've been planning this weekend for months. I need a car. Woman: Hon. Man: What? I mean, man, what a predicament! That's tough. Woman: I think what your dad is trying to say is that you can take his new Jeep. Daughter: Yeah, awesome. Man:... What was said before this conversation?

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Man: Honey. Do you know what time Katie will be home?