input question: M: Hello, this is Mike Landon here. Is Jack Cooper there by any chance? W: I am afraid not, he is away for a day or two, back on, let's see, Monday morning. M: Oh, well perhaps I can live a message for him. W: Yes, of course, just a minute. Now, let's see, to Jack Cooper from Mike London. M: No, Landon, L-a-n-d-o-n. W: Sorry, yes, got that, and what's the message? M: Well it's just this: could he come to a meeting on Monday afternoon at 5:00 pm? W: That's this coming Monday, October 12th? M: Right, it's to discuss the new factory in France. W: Fine, I've got that. I will see that he gets it as soon as he comes in on Monday. M: Good, thank you, goodbye. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Hello, Thomas Brothers.
M: Yes. W: Oh, well, do you know where the English Language Institute is? M: Ah, yes. I think I know where it is. Do you have a car? W: No, I'm on foot. M: Well, as you go out of the station, just continue along the road until you come to the second crossing and then turn left into King Street. W: Yes. M: Then walk down the street just a bit and take the first turning on the right. And keep walking until you come to the park. W: A park, yes. M: Well, let's see. Walk through the park. As you get to the end of the path you will see two small roads. Take the road on the right and the English Language Institute is at the end of the road. You can't miss it. W: Thank you so much. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Excuse me. Do you live here?
Q: M: Hotel management. W: What do you want to do when you graduate? M: I'd like to work for a hotel or a travel agency in this area. How about you? W: At first I wanted to major in French or history, but I realized I might have a hard time finding a job, so I major in computer science. With the right skills, getting a job shouldn't be so difficult. M: Do you have a part-time job to support yourself through school? W: Fortunately for me, I received a four-year academic scholarship. M: Wow. That's great. W: Are you working your way through school? M: Yeah. I work as a cook in a restaurant near campus three times a week. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: What's your major?
Question: M: I'm looking for a jacket for my son. W: Come with me, please. Here are jackets for boys. M: The black one is nice. How much is it? W: Twenty five pounds. M: Oh, I'm afraid it's too expensive. W: What about the blue one over there? It looks nice, too. And it's cheaper. M: But it's a bit small. Have you a bigger size? W: Sorry, we haven't. But we'll get some soon. Will you come next week? M: All right. I'll come again. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: What can I do for you, sir?
[Q]: M: Oh, thanks, but I am not in the band any more. In fact I'm not in the group at all right now. W: That's too bad. You're such an amateur musician. Why did you leave the group? M: I just couldn't be a full-time student and still practice with the band every night. I also missed a couple of performances during my midterm exams. And I thought I'd better quit before the band leader fired me. W: Hey, you know my friend Charlie, don't you? He plays the piano. He and some of his friends are getting a band together. And they need a good singer. M: I wouldn't have time for that either. W: Oh, I don't think they'll practise very often. Charlie and his friends are all students, too. I'll give you his number and you can get in touch with him. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Michel, I heard your jazz band is going to play at the student center. I'm just calling to let you know I'll be there.
Problem: Given the question: M: Is anything wrong, Madam? W: I'm afraid there is. The service here has been terrible. We had to wait twenty minutes for a glass of mineral water. M: I see. Well I'm sorry to hear that. The trouble is that we're a bit sort of hands at present. Two waitresses are ill. W: All right, but that's no excuse. My husband asked for goose and he was brought chicken instead. It's just unbelievable! And my beans weren't cooked properly. It wasn't a very enjoyable meal at all. M: This is most regrettable. W: Look at this bill. We've been overcharged. We only had one dessert, not two. Can you check the bill again, please? M: I do apologize, Madam. W: I'm afraid I'm not going to pay the service charge, or give a tip, as I don't feel satisfied with it. I'm quite disappointed as a matter of fact. M: I'll pass on your complaints to the manager right away. W: Thank you. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: Waiter! I'd like to speak to the manager please... immediately if possible.