Question: M: Let me look at the calendar here. Hmm. When are you thinking about going to a movie? W: Uh, we're thinking about seeing a movie on Wednesday after school. M: Well, that's not going to work. You haven't practiced your piano at all for an entire week, so you have to catch up on that. W: What about Friday? M: Uh uh. Forget that idea. W: And Saturday? M: Well, you have to take an English class in the morning. And then, we have to clean out the garage. You said you'd help. Well, that should only take a couple of hours. And then, after that, you can go to the movie. W: Yeah. Can I go and see the nine o'clock showing? M: The five o'clock showing! W: How about the seven o'clock showing? M: And why are you so concerned about the show time? W: Well, I don't know if I'll get all of my homework done before then. M: Sorry, but I want you to get to bed early that night, and so, I can drop you off at the movie theatre about 4:30, so you'll have time to get tickets. W: Okay. Thanks, Dad. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: Dad, can I go to a movie this week with Shannon?
[Q]: W: He has a strange but highly effective way of sleeping. M: What is that? W: He takes a short sleep for an hour every six hours and has a total of four hours of sleep each day. M: Where did he get that strange idea? W: He read flora a book which said it was the best way for human beings, and he believed it. M: How many hours do you sleep a day? W: I need at least seven hours. I once tried to follow David's example, but it never worked out for me. M: If I sleep during the day, I can never wake up. W: Not everyone is a David I guess. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: How come David is always so full of energy?
input: Please answer the following: W: Good morning, sir. I'd like to talk with you about my studies for a minute, if I may. M: Certainly, come in and have a seat. W: Thank you. I have a record of my studies for last year. Would you like to see it? M: Yes, let me see now. You are studying mathematics, aren't you?. W: Yes, I am. But I'd like to apply for admission to the engineering college next year. M: I see. Have you asked your parents for their advice about this? W: Yes, I have. They think it is a good idea. M: Well, your record here has been very good. I don't think you will have much trouble. W: I hope not. Anyway, I am going to apply. And I'd like to ask you to write a recommendation for me, if it is not too much trouble. M: No trouble at all. I'd be glad to do it. Is there anything else? W: No, sir. I think that is all. Thank you very much. M: All right, Lucy. Good luck to you. W: Thank you, Good-bye. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Good morning, Lucy. Can I help you?
Please answer this: W: You should try to meet each other halfway. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: My chemistry project is in trouble. My partner and I have totally different ideas about how to proceed.
Problem: M: I don't know for sure. Not long if they're not busy. Maybe an hour. W: Could you drop me off at the department store? I want to look at some shoes they advertised on sale. M: Sure. I'll probably go over to the stamp market and talk to Tim while they're fixing the car. W: Where should I meet you then? M: I can pick you up in an hour and a half in front of the drugstore. Is that okay? W: Fine with me. I'll see you then. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: How long are you going to be at the gas station?
input: Please answer the following: W: Oh, yes. In the United States, we don't have to carry a big school bag with us like you do. M: Why is that? W: We have a locker of our own, which is a small box with a lock. We keep textbooks and our personal things in it. I just bring a day-pack to school. M: A day-pack? W: Yes. It's a small bag that you carry on your back. M: What do you carry in it? W: My notebooks or a few books for homework. M: That's convenient. Is there anything else you've noticed about our school? W: Yes. I am surprised that everyone is so silent in class. M: What do you mean? W: Well, we usually ask questions about exams, homework or textbooks on the first day of the school year. The teacher likes such questions. M: So you felt it different. W: Yes. I expected to see a lot of discussions in class, because we learn in that way in the United States. M: I see. That would be a good topic for our school newspaper for the first month of the term. Nice talking with you. See you around. Bye. W: Bye. What was said before this conversation?
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M: I am sure you've noticed a lot of things that are different about our school.