input question: W: I wanted to get a front row seat and review one more time before the test. Why are you here so early, Jack? M: I get out of my car here this time every day. You seem to be nervous about your lessons. Have you finished your review? W: I've only been studying night and day for the last week. If I don't get an A in this class, I won't get the support of my country. M: This class is really just a review for me. I've been learning it for two years. W: That's lucky for you. M: Jeanie, can you guess what the test will be like? Will it be difficult? W: I hope not. But I'm still worried about it. M: Well, cheer up. Hope for good luck. W: Thanks for wishing me luck. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: Hi, Jeanie. Why have you come to school an hour early?
M: No, it feels a lot better today. I went to the doctor and he told me it was not serious, I should be fine for Saturday. W: Great! But why don't you take it easy today? Maybe just practice throwing. Don't do any running. M: OK. Do you have any news about Michigan and what we can expect in Saturday's game? W: Yes, I have some films, showing Michigan in the last three games. They are in my office, if you want to see them after practice, you can. M: Oh, that would be great. I'd like to see what we are up against. They are one of the top basketball teams in the country now since they beat Iowa last weekend. Come to think of it, why don't you go ahead and check out the game films right now? And just rest that knee this afternoon. I want you to be well in three days. W: Michigan has a strong team. We are in for a tough one. M: All right, I'll be back tomorrow for full practice. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Adam, how is your knee today? Is it still giving you trouble?
Q: Woman: Oh. Hello. You must be a new student. Did you find it OK? Man: Well, I got a bit lost because I asked a stranger. But I got it eventually. Woman: Oh, dear. Have you come far today. Man: Only from Brighton. I was staying with my brother. Woman: Oh, good. How did you get here? Man: My brother took me to the railway station. And I got on a bus at this end. Woman: Aha. Well, you'd better tell me your name so I can find your form. Man: It's Mark Burn. Woman: Burn, Burn. Ah, yes. Oh, you've changed since this photo. What happened to your beard and mustache? And not wearing glasses, either. Man: No, I thought I'd better look smarter. Woman: Here is the key to your room. It's 501. Man: Thanks. How do I get there? Woman: Go to the end of this corridor, turn left and it's the third door on the right. Man: Thank you. Oh, here's a meeting for new students. What time is that? Woman: Half past five in the Common Room on the ground floor at the other end of the corridor. Man: Thanks a lot. Good-bye. What was said before this conversation?
A: Man: Hello.
Question: W: Not really. I thought it was rather disappointing. M: Oh? Why is that? W: It wasn't really what I expected. It went on too long. M: No. But you must admit that on the big screen, it looked great. W: Well, I think it would have been just as good as seeing it at home. M: Ah, But it won't be on video till next year. W: I can't wait that long. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Did you enjoy it?
[Q]: M: I said I'd better go back to the hotel. I'm meeting someone this evening. W: OK, how are you going back? By bus or taxi? M: I think I'd take a taxi. Do you know where I can get one? W: Oh, just wait by the roadside. I'll wait with you. M: OK, thanks. Are the taxis in London all black? W: Well, some of them are. Is this your first time in London? M: Yes, it is. Do you give extra money to the taxi drivers here? W: Oh, yes. Look, here's one. Taxi! M: Thanks. See you tomorrow. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Excuse me, what did you say you would like to do, Mr Green?
Problem: Given the question: M: Yes, please. I'd like to have a pair of shoes. W: What size would you like, please? M: Size eleven. W: OK. What about this pair? M: Sorry, I don't like white. Have you got any other colors? W: Oh, yes. We have also got blue, brown and black. M: Can I have a look at the black ones? Black is my favourite colour. W: Sure. Here you are. M: They look nice. What's the price? W: Fifty dollars. M: May I try them on? W: Yes, please. M: OK. I'll take this pair. Here's the money. W: Thank you. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: Can I help you, sir?