Q: W: Late last night? That's strange. What did he look like? M: He seemed to be about thirty or so. W: Was he tall or short? M: He wasn't very tall, nor very short. About aver age height, I think. W: Was he fat or thin? M: A bit thin, if I remember correctly. Anyway, certainly not fat, but then he wasn't very thin either. W: Was there anything unusual about his looks? What kind of face did he have-round, square or long? M: Let me think...It was rather square, but not very. Or was it? Really, I didn't notice. It was so late and the lighting wasn't good. W: Was he wearing glasses? M: Was he or wasn't he? I'm not sure now. You see, I was so tired and sleepy. I didn't notice. I didn't pay much attention. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Someone came late last night looking for you. I told him you were out and suggested that he leave a no te, but he didn't.
Question: M: Yes. I'd like a dinner for two. And would you please send it to the room? W: Sure. Your room number, please? M: Room 5003. W: Ok. We'll get it ready in ten minutes. M: Thanks. By the way, was my room cleaned this morning? W: Yes. We clean all the rooms in the morning. Is there anything wrong? M: No, not really. Just that my wife can't find her watch anywhere. W: Just a minute. I'll go up and check it. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: Room service. Can I help you?
[Q]: M: Are you going to the reunion? W: You bet. All my uncles and aunts will take their children along, too. So I'll meet many cousins there. M: How nice! But why Paris? W: Because two of my aunts are French. They met and got married to my uncles in France. Some of their relatives are still living there. M: Have you ever been to France before? W: No. Actually I've never traveled abroad. I'm very excited about it. I just can't wait. M: My parents are going to take me on a trip to Hawaii next month by way of Tokyo, but I've been there three times already. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: My parents told me my uncles and aunts are planning a big family reunion in Paris this fall.
input: Please answer the following: M: Oh, yes. Have a scat, please. W: Thank you. I come in answer to your ad for the saleswoman. M: Okay, what qualifications do you have for the toy store work? W: I once worked in a local toy store and my major is business administration. M: Are you familiar with the toys for children? W: Well, my nephew is 8 years old now and he always likes the toys I've bought for him. M: How soon would you be able to start work? W: As soon as possible. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Excuse me,can I see the personnel manager? My name is Lucy Jordan.
Please answer this: W: I'd like to, but I think it's going to rain. The weatherman says so. M: I don't think he is right. It hasn't rained for a week and it isn't cloudy, either. W: But he is usually correct in his weather news. M: The temperature is 32t this afternoon. I'm sure we'll have fine weather for our picnic. W: Well, I'll go, but I'll take my umbrella with me. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: We're having a picnic tomorrow. Why don't you come with us?
Question: W: Hi, Mark! I've just got back from the Art Gallery. They had a wonderful art exhibition today. You shouldn't have stayed home and worked on that paper. I think you would have been inspired by some of the paintings. M: Oh, Idon't know. I don't really care for modern art. W: I think you should think ofmodern art like food. You need to taste things to see if you like them. You know, some of the pieces at the exhibition were even for sale. The last one was on sale for $9,000. M: $9,000? Well, I may go and visit the exhibition tomorrow, but I'm not going tobuy anything. W: OK, let me know how it goes, won't you? And you might give Tom a call. He wanted to go with me today but his aunt was intown so he couldn't. He really wants to go. M: OK, I will. What was said before this conversation?
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M: Hi, Jenny. What did you do today?