Question: W: How many days do you have, Mr. Ross? M: We have three more days. We're leaving on Friday. W: Have you taken a bus tour? That's the best way to get to know the city. M: Not yet. But we hear that it's worth doing. W: Absolutely. And I think you should really visit the science museum while you are here. It's fascinating. Have you been there yet? M: No, we're going there tomorrow afternoon. W: Well, you'll love it. M: I'm sure we will. W: What about the zoo? Have you been there yet? M: Oh, yes. That was lovely. It's one of the nicest zoos I've ever seen. Even better than San Diego's. W: And if you're interested in art, you should visit the National Art Gallery. It has a famous collections of Italian paintings. M: Yes. I've read about that. We should try to get there while we are here. W: And don't forget to try some of the local restaurants. The seafood is great here. M: Yes, it certainly is! Last night we had fantastic clams. Say, would you like to join us for dinner tonight? My wife would like very much to meet you. W: That'd be lovely. Thank you. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Miss Stewart, I wonder if you could give me some advice about where to go and what to see in the city?
[Q]: W: Really? I'd like to see that, too. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: There is an exhibition about planes and satellites.
input: Please answer the following: M: To dinner? What for? W: I have passed my driving test! M: Congratulations! I'm really glad to hear that. W: Thank you! I have been preparing for it for half a year, you know. And I've made it at last. M: So, where shall we have our dinner? W: How about the Friendship Hotel? I like the food and service there. M: I agree. I'll take you there in my car. W: Fine. Let's go at half past six. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Hi, John! I'd like to invite you to dinner this evening.
Please answer this: M: It's scheduled to begin at ten o'clock, and now my watch says 9:45. It won't be long. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: At what time will the game start?
Problem: W: Good morning! I'm looking for a coat. M: What color would you like? W: Could you show me some? I'd like a middle sized red coat. M: Sorry. We haven't anything in your size. W: Do you have a smaller size? M: I'm sorry. The small size coats have just been sold out. What about the blue one? It looks nice and maybe fits you. W: Well, may I try it on? M: Yes, please. W: It seems nice on me. How much is it? M: 168 yuan. W: OK. Here is 170 yuan. You keep the change please! M: Thanks. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Good morning! What can I do for you, Madam?
input: Please answer the following: M: Well, the original shop was opened by a retired printer by the name of Gruby. Mr Gruby being left-handed himself, thought of the idea to try to promote a few products for left-handers. W: And how did he then go about actually setting up the business? M: Well, he looked for any left-handed products that might already be on the market which were very few. And then contacted the manufactures with the idea of having products produced for him, mainly in the scissors range to start with. W: Right. So you do commission some part of your stock. M: Yes, very much so. About 75 percent of our stock is specially made for us. W: And the rest of it? M: Hmm, the rest of it now, some 25, 30 years after Mr. Gruby's initial efforts, there are more left-handed product actually on the market. Manufactures are now beginning to see that there is a market for left-handed products. W: And what's the range of your stock? M: The range consists of a variety of scissors from children scissors to scissors for tailors, hairdressers etc. We also have a large range of kitchen ware. W: What's the competition like? Do you have quite a lot of competition? M: There are other people in the business now in specialists, but only as mail-order outlets. But we have a shop here in central London plus a mail-order outlet. And we are without any doubt the largest supplier of the left-handed items. What was said before this conversation?
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W: Now, could you tell me where the idea for the business first came from?