input question: M: No, I bought it this morning. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: F: Look at your new watch. You bought it yesterday, didn't you?
M: Oh, when I was about ten years old. W: Ten years old? So you have loved it for 9 years. M: Yeah, it's really an exciting hobby. You know, the first postage stamps were issued in Britain in 1840. W: Really? I didn't know that. What's on the first postage stamps? M: Well, look, here's a picture of the first two stamps issued. W: Oh, they both bear a picture of Queen Victoria, don't they? M: Yes, I wish I had the originals, then I would be a wealthy man instead of a poor stamp collector. W: But I believe collecting stamps gives you much pleasure which not all wealthy men can enjoy. M: Yes, I do agree. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: When did you become interested in collecting stamps?
Q: W: Well, the plot is not so good. M: But the music... W: The music is just so-so. Anyway, the dialogue is humorous. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: What do you think of the film, Ellen?
Question: W: Let's write down the prices first. A sofa is 4,000; bookshelves are 2, 500 each; a bed is 1, 200; a dining table and chairs are 6,000 a set. I think we can get the sofa in Ikea, the bed, and the dining table and chairs from Design 2000. M: That's good. Wait a minute. One more thing, we need a lamp for our study, remember? I think we can get a nice one from Pricerite for about $ 150. Let me see, we don't need a bedside table anymore. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Shopping for furniture can be such a pain! It's so crowed here!
[Q]: W: Thank you. I'll just sit here and read the magazine in the meantime. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: I'm sorry, Madame. The train is somewhat behind the schedule. Take a seat and I'll tell you as soon as we know something definite.
Problem: Given the question: W: Why won't the car go? What's wrong with the car? M: Nothing. (louder) I said that I was going to Chicago, in America. W: I know where Chicago is. When do you leave? M: Oh 5th May. The course will start the next day, 6th May. W: You're feeling sick today? Have you seen a doctor? M: No, I'm not sick. (louder) I said that the course would start on May 6th. The course ends two weeks later on May 20th. W: How many other young people are going on this course? M: 24. W: I'm sure there are plenty more, but how many? M: (louder) I said 24, Granny. W: I see. What will you have to take? M: I'll have to take lots of warm clothing. W: Nothing? You have to take nothing? What about clothes? M: (shouting) I said that I would have to take warm clothing! It's cold there! W: If you're cold, put the heater on. There's no need to shout. I'm not deaf! What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
M: I'm going to Chicago, Granny.