input: Please answer the following: M: I can't. I haven't finished the report about the newly opened restaurant. W: Well. If you carry on working like that, you'll make yourself ill. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: OK. Time to go home.
Please answer this: M: No, I live close to school. What about you, Mary? W: I live far from school. It's 50 minutes by bike. M: John lives farther than you. He goes to school by train. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Bill, do you live far from school?
Problem: W: Good morning. Er, I'm phoning about the job that was in the paper last night. M: Oh, yes. Could you tell me your name? W: Oh, Jerry Lynn. M: Well, what exactly is it that interests you about the job? W: I just thought that it was right up my street, you know. M: Really? Could you tell me a little about yourself? W: I've been working abroad doing secretarial work. Previous to that I was at university. I've got a degree in English. M: Do you have any special skills? W: Well, I speak two foreign languages, French and Italian. M: Well, I see. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Good morning.
Problem: Given the question: W: No, not today. I have to do some gardening at home, but can we get together next Saturday? What was said before this conversation?
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M: How about joinning us for a pot luck?
input question: M: Just a mistake? Do you realize that I've invited some very important people to dinner? It could cause me to lose an important business partner. W: I'm sorry, sir. I suggest you call them and explain the problem. I'm sure you'll find several other very good restaurants around here. M: I can't get in touch with them now. They are probably on their way at this very minute. Surely you could fit one more table in. W: Not unless you'd like me to put you in the hall, sir. M: Well, that's better than nothing. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: I understand how you feel, sir. But there simply isn't any room. The person who received your reservation call must have forgotten to write it down. I'm afraid it was just a mistake. She is new, you know.
input question: W: Yeah, when it comes to finding great restaurants, John could write a book. What was said before this conversation????
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M: John sure knows some good places to eat, doesn't he?