[Q]: W: Well, yes, I did. I came in first in this little competition in the local newspaper, and it was this competition where you had to, um, finish the sentence "School is..." M: Right. W: And design a poster and because I was quite a good student at the time, I said "School is the key to a new and better world." M: So how old were you then? W: It was ten years ago, and I was eleven. M: Oh, right. So what did you win then? W: I won a 20-dollar gift certificate to Hathaway House Bookshop, and I spent the whole summer there because twenty dollars were quite a lot then. I still have the books that I bought there. M: Lucky you. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Did you ever win anything?

[Q]: Dave: Wow. Looks like the party is in full swing. Jori: Yeah. And they're eating me out of house and home. Oh, I'd like you to meet my sister, Carol. She's visiting for the weekend. Dave: Oh. Which one is she? Jori: She's sitting on the sofa over there. Dave: You mean the woman wearing the red sweater with the long black hair? Jori: Yeah. That's right. Let me introduce you to her. I just know you two will hit it off. You're both so outgoing and adventurous. Dave: Uh, and who's the man sitting next to her? Uh, the man with the suit jacket and flashy green tie? Jori: Oh, that's Bob, my karate teacher. Dave: Karate teacher! I never knew you were into karate. Jori: Yeah, I started about two months ago. Come on. I'd like you to meet them. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: Jori: Hi Dave. [Hi] Happy to see you could make it. Come on in.

[Q]: M: OK, Ma'am. I'll have to weigh it first. All right, it's not over- weight. That's 5.5 yuan for overseas mail. W: That's not expensive. How long does it take for a letter to get to the U. S.? M: It all depends. It usually takes four or five days. W: That's wonderful. It used to take more than a week when I was staying here six years ago. Well, I want to register it. M: All right. It's probably take a little longer to get there though. W: Yes, I know. Well, please let me have a post office box. M: That's OK. Fill out this form, please. W: How much is the rent per month? M: It's 100 yuan per year. W: Here is the form and money. M: OK. Here is the key for you. The number is on it. Any more requests? W: No, Thank you. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: I want to mail this letter overseas.

[Q]: M: You can take a look at this magazine. It has some of the newest styles. W: Er, I like face style. It's pretty. Do you think it suits me? M: Well, do you really want to keep your hair that long? I think you will look better with short hair. W: I'll leave that out to you. I'm ready for a change. M: Do you want to change the color of your hair? It will be shinier in wine red and will light up your face. W: Yeah, I believe so. But would that do much harm to my hair? M: Not really. We have some of the best hair care products. W: Em, maybe on other day. By the way, how much do you charge? M: 80 dollars in total. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]:
W: I want to have my hair done. Do you have any suggestions?