W: I'd love to, but I won't be off work from my factory until 4:00 p.m. How about 4:15? I'll be free then, Jack. M: OK. Let's meet at the bus stop and take the No.5 bus to go there. W: Why not by bike? The bus would be crowded at that time. M: But my bike is broken. W: You can use your sister's new bike, can't you? M: Yes. I'll wait for you in front of the bookstore opposite the cinema. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: I'd like to pay a visit to the Smiths at 3:30 p.m. Will you go with me, Mary?
Q: W: Do you have something special in mind? M: No. not really. I just thought it might be fun to do something new. W: Do something for a change, you mean? M: Yes, something different. W: I usually go shopping and have my hair cut during the weekend and you usually watch football matches on TV. M: Yes. you often have tea with your friends. And I sometimes play cards with my friends. We have seldom done anything together since we were married. W: Now I've got an idea. Why don't we go for a picnic this weekend? M: Good idea! I will choose the place and you can prepare the food. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: What shall we do this weekend?
Question: Ranae: Yeah. Why do you want to know? Steve: Well, on Monday, I asked Jennifer out on a date for this coming Saturday night. Ranae: Wow. You've really been seeing a lot of her lately. Sounds great. Okay, write down these directions so you don't get lost. Steve: Okay, go ahead. Ranae: First, drive down 1st street going west, cross the river, and keep going straight until Pine Street. Steve: Until Pine Street, right? Ranae: Right. Then turn left, and the movie theater is the second building on the right. It's next to the church. Steve: Second building on the right. Got it. Now, can you recommend any nice restaurants? Ranae: Yeah. The Pink Flamingo serves excellent Spanish food. Steve: Well where's that? Ranae: Well, starting from the movie theater, go south on Pine Street, cross 2nd Street, and drive to 3rd Street. You'll see a parking lot on the left side of the street. Okay so far? Steve: A parking lot on the left. Okay. Then what? Ranae: Okay, then turn left on 3rd Street and drive east. The Pink Flamingo is the building just before the river on the left side. I think it's open weekdays from 10:30 in the morning to 11:30 at night, but it stays open until midnight on the weekends. Steve: Okay, I think I've driven by there before. Oh, last thing. Where can I buy some flowers? We're going out to celebrate Jennifer's birthday. Ranae: Well the only florist I know is in front of the stadium on 2nd Street. Try that one. Steve: Great. Thanks a lot. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: Steve: Hey, Ranae. Do you happen to know where the movie theater is downtown? The one near the hospital.
[Q]: W: I must admit that I almost fell asleep in the first 30 minutes. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: It was such an interesting lecture. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
input: Please answer the following: W: Yes. But we've got to leave two hours earlier. It's a long drive to the airport. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: What time is our flight? Is it the 11:30 flight?
M: I'd like to but I am already five minutes late for my appointment with Mr. Jason, and the office is on the other side of the campus. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
W: can you give a hand, Mike? I want tomove a few heavy items to the car.