W: Why are you so tired? What did you do today? M: There were so many things to do. W: Did you do all those things all yourself? M: Oh, yes. I had to. I had to check the new products. I had to hold the meeting with the department managers. I had to listen to their reports and give my comments. That's my job, you know. W: Well, it sounds like you really had to do all those things. But you shouldn't work too hard. Do you know what you should do at the moment? M: What? W: Take some time off. M: Go on holiday? W: To relax yourself. How about having a trip this weekend? M: And to have a picnic? W: Yes. M: Great! What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Oh, I'm exhausted.
Q: W: Why? By cash or card, of course. M: Ever thought of your mobile phone? W: Is it possible? M: This time next year, perhaps. It's efficient. Everything is done in 0.2 second, to be exact. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: How do you pay at the shops, Mary?
Question: M: Yes, I'd like to have a room for two on the 21st of March. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: Hello. Hillside Hotel. May I help you?
[Q]: M: Yes, I'd like to try on some sports jackets. I prefer something like the one I'm wearing. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: May I help you?
input: Please answer the following: M: Good afternoon. This is Frank Stone. I want to make an appointment with Doctor Milton, please. W: OK, Mr. Stone. We have you on our records. Can you manage this afternoon? M: I'm afraid not. 1 can manage tomorrow. W: I'm afraid Mr. Milton is not on duty tomorrow. He'll be here the day after tomorrow. That's Thursday, March 27th. M: Fine. W: Will 5:20 be all right? M: Well, yes. But what time is the clinic closed? W: We start from 9:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p. m. on weekdays. We don't work at the weekend. M: I'd prefer a later time so that I can come along after work. W: Then what about 6:15? M: Well, that's fine. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Clinic. Can 1 help you?
M: I think so. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
W: Many people say that I look like my mother.