input question: M: You don't have to be very creative. It's very standard and more or less the same every year. For example, the sports day begins with throwing events. All jumping events take place before lunch. W: Why? M: That's because the school doesn't want the athletes to jump after eating. The jumping events take place after the throwing events. And the long distance race takes place before the jumping events. W: And after lunch? M: Actually, the school doesn't want any events to take place at that time. But they can practise for the next event. W: Do you mean the 100-meter race? M: Yes. It demands a lot of energy and seems to be the most exciting event, so it takes place at the end of the day, which is around 5:00 p. m. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: I have no idea how to finish the timetable.
W: Yes, well, I bought this tie last week for my husband's birthday, and er...well he doesn't like it. Could I change it for something else, such as a shirt or a hat? M: Certainly, madam, provided that it hasn't been worn, and if you have the receipt. W: Yes, here it is. M: OK, er... this tie looks as if it were worn. I'm afraid I can't put that back on the shelf. W: Oh, that's a pity. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Can I help you?
Q: M: The fish is delicious. But I've had enough now. I'd like to have some soup. W: Here it is. Help yourself. M: Thanks. I didn't know you were so good at cooking. If my wife were here, she would be surprised as I am. W: Well, bring your wife too if you come here next time. I haven't seen her for quite some time. M: Sure, I will. My wife will be very happy to see you, too. Well, I'm full now. Thank you for your wonderful meal. W: I'm glad you enjoyed it. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Let me help you to some more fish.
Question: M: Congratulations. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: I'll go to study at Peking University.
[Q]: W: That's all right, Dr. Green. I've got the data you required and a few reference books which I think may be useful to your representation at the conference. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for such a long time. I didn't think the meeting would be so long.
Problem: Given the question: Car Owner: Uh, hi. Yes, I'm having a problem with my car, and it doesn't seem to run right. I mean every time I start it up, the engine runs for a minute or so, sputters like it isn't getting enough gas, and then dies. Mechanic: Hmmm. Okay. Let's open the hood, and let's take a look... Okay, start her up. [Engine starting...] Okay, Okay. Shut her off. Hmmm. [So...] Let me look at the book here... [It] sounds like a possible fuel line, a dirty carburetor, bad alternator, or even a weak battery. Car Owner: So, which one is it? Mechanic: Uhh. Difficult to say. Let me try this... Uh, alright... You need to talk to the mechanic. Car Owner: The mechanic! So, who are you? Mechanic: Well, I'm the assistant, and I've only been here on the job for two days. Car Owner: So, why didn't you tell me that in the first place? I mean, I wouldn't have wasted all this time! Mechanic: You didn't ask. Car Owner: Okay, so how much is it going to cost? Mechanic: Ah. Difficult to say. [That's what you said about the last thing!] Are you a local or from out of town? Car Owner: I'm just passing through, and this is the only place for miles. [Yeah, that's right.] Man, can't you see my license plate? [Sure did!] Mechanic: Okay. The out-of-town rate. Let's see. Okay, here we go. If it's a fuel line, that'll be $100... No, no, That's the local rate. Here, $200 for the pre-screening check, $150 for parts, plus or minus $100, and $75 an hour for labor. Oh, oh yeah. Today's a holiday, so labor is actually $50 more per hour. Car Owner: Huh? Those prices are outrageous, and what holiday is it today? Mechanic: Oh, it's the local pumpkin festival. Car Owner: Ah, come on. I can't believe this. Of all my luck, my car breaks down in an out-of-the-way town [That's right.], and it'll cost an arm and a leg to get my car fixed. Mechanic: Ah, we'll take care of you. Just bring the car back on Tuesday so Mike, our mechanic, can take a look at it. Car Owner: Why not today? It's only 11:00 a.m.! Mechanic: Ahh, we close at 11:30 a.m. on... What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
Mechanic: What can we do for you today?