Q: M: Well, in America, it's quite old. But in England, it's actually quite young. W: How much are you asking? M: $110,000, but it's negotiable, since I need cash urgently. W: I see. I suppose this is the living room? M: Yes, you're right. Look at the fireplace. It was hand-made. The design is really unique. You can't find it anywhere else. W: Yes, I like it very much. Can I see the kitchen, please? M: This way, please. Look, it's spacious and bright, and quite modern. W: I am satisfied with this house, but the price is a little too high. Can you make a concession? What was said before this conversation?
A: W: I can see this is quite an old house.
Question: M: Oh, thanks for the invitation, but this is how I relax. I'd rather not make it something formal and structured. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: I've noticed that you spend a lot of time tending your garden. Would you like to join our gardening club? We meet every other Wednesday.
[Q]: W: No, not yet. Could you show me that overcoat, the silver gray one in the middle. M: Certainly. You've got excellent taste. It's very nice and it's 100 percent wool. W: I like it. Could I try it on? M: Certainly. It looks good on you, madam. W: I think so. But a slightly larger size would be better. M: Would you like to try this one on? W: This one fits me well. How much does it cost? M: Only $ 170. W: OK, I'll take it. And I'd like that blue jacket on the right. How much is it? M: It's just $ 250. W: Oh, that's too expensive, I'm afraid. M: Anything else? W: No, thanks. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Good morning, madam. Is anybody taking care of you?
input: Please answer the following: W: Why not use mine, Tom? I won't ask you to pay. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Where is the closest telephone, Mary?
Please answer this: M: Well, it's a bit difficult. There are thousands of overseas students here, you know. W: Would it be better to stay in a hotel, to share a flat, or to stay with a family? M: It would probably be better to stay with a family to begin with, Carla. W: You wouldn't recommend sharing a flat? M: No, I wouldn't move into a flat if I were you. You won't get much studying done in a flat. You'll spend half your time cooking and cleaning! W: How can I find out about families who take in students? M: There's a list at the student union building, on campus. The people at the student union should be able to help you find a family to stay with. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: What's the accommodation like in London, Ahmed?
Question: M: Well, the original shop was opened by a retired printer by the name of Gruby. Mr Gruby being left-handed himself, thought of the idea to try to promote a few products for left-handers. W: And how did he then go about actually setting up the business? M: Well, he looked for any left-handed products that might already be on the market which were very few. And then contacted the manufactures with the idea of having products produced for him, mainly in the scissors range to start with. W: Right. So you do commission some part of your stock. M: Yes, very much so. About 75 percent of our stock is specially made for us. W: And the rest of it? M: Hmm, the rest of it now, some 25, 30 years after Mr. Gruby's initial efforts, there are more left-handed product actually on the market. Manufactures are now beginning to see that there is a market for left-handed products. W: And what's the range of your stock? M: The range consists of a variety of scissors from children scissors to scissors for tailors, hairdressers etc. We also have a large range of kitchen ware. W: What's the competition like? Do you have quite a lot of competition? M: There are other people in the business now in specialists, but only as mail-order outlets. But we have a shop here in central London plus a mail-order outlet. And we are without any doubt the largest supplier of the left-handed items. What was said before this conversation?
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W: Now, could you tell me where the idea for the business first came from?