W: Move? What do you mean? M: Move to a new city. I'm thinking of getting another job. W: But why? What's the matter with the one you have? M: I don't have a good future in the job I have. Besides, I think it would be nice to move to a warmer climate. I'm tired of shoveling snow all winter. W: Where is this new job? M: In California. There won't be any snow to shovel there, and we can go to the beach all the year round. W: That sounds pretty good, but what kind of job is it? M: I would be the Director of Research for a big drug company near Los Angeles. I'd get a big raise in salary. W: That sounds terribly exciting. But how about the children? Will they like moving? M: Why not? California has many beautiful new schools, and Fred can go skiing up in the mountains. W: What about Paula? I'm sure she won't want to leave all her friends. M: Oh, she can make new ones out there. People are very friendly out west. W: I hope so. But, I'll certainly hate to leave this house. We've lived here so long. M: Well, maybe I won't get the job. I have to fly out there for an interview next week. W: You know, I must have known you were thinking about getting a new job. Last night I dreamed we were moving. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: How would you like to move?
Q: W: In Florida M: What a vacation! While the rest of us are studying on the campus in the February cold. W: Not exactly. I was on a special field trip. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Judg, I haven't seen you in weeks. Where have you been?
Question: W: Yes, well, I bought this tie last week for my husband's birthday, and er...well he doesn't like it. Could I change it for something else, such as a shirt or a hat? M: Certainly, madam, provided that it hasn't been worn, and if you have the receipt. W: Yes, here it is. M: OK, er... this tie looks as if it were worn. I'm afraid I can't put that back on the shelf. W: Oh, that's a pity. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Can I help you?
[Q]: W: Not much. M: Why, what's wrong with it? W: Oh, I don't know. It's just that he overloads it with details. The course he gave on town planning last year, it was just the same-a load of details, which you could have got from a book anyway. There was no overall ... M: No general overview you mean? W: Yes. I suppose you could call it that. I couldn't see the town for the buildings. M: But you've got to have the details in this kind of subject. Anyway I think he's good. You take his first lecture for instance. I thought that was very interesting, and not at all over-detailed. W: Well, he starts off all right, but then he just piles on the details. M: Now you're exaggerating. W: Well, the way he dealt with the Western developments, that wasn't bad, I suppose. M: You seem to have got something. Perhaps Potter is a little disorganized, but I think he's good. W: Do you really think so? M: He does do most of his teaching to the postgraduates. He only does the one undergraduate course each year. After all, I think he tends to forget where he is. He starts off being nice and general and then tries to cram in a bit too much specialized information. W: The main thing I object to is the lack of direction. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: What do you think of Professor Potter's course, Jane?
input: Please answer the following: Caller: Uh, yes, I have a problem ... Phone Recording: Your call is important to us, and we will answer your call in the order that it was received. You are number 47 in the queue. Your approximate waiting time is 47 minutes. Technical support: Jason, speaking. How can I help you? Caller: Oh, I'm saved. I thought I was going to have to wait all day. Technical support: Okay, what's the problem? Caller: Yeah, well, I bought one of your laptop computers about three weeks ago, but it just isn't running right. Technical support: Okay, well, sorry to say, but your computer is no longer under warranty. [What?!] It ran out yesterday. Caller: What? A three-week warranty? [Yeah, great isn't it.]. Ah!!! Technical support: Okay, okay, what seems to be the problem? Caller: Well, first of all, the thing always freezes [Yeah.] and has crashed a zillion times ... [Always.] Technical support: Uh, sir ... Caller: ... and I think the computer's infected with spyware and the big banana trojan virus ... [That's normal.] That's my biggest ... that's normal? ... That's my biggest concern. Technical support: Oh, oh, uh, sir ... Caller: ... and plus there was a ton of preinstalled, third-party programs that just clutter the computer, and I'm at wit's end trying to get this thing to work. Technical support: Sir. I have to put you on hold. Caller: What? Technical support: It's going to take us a minute or so to diagnose the problem. [Huh?!] I'm going to transfer you to our ONE technician. Caller: One ... one!? But ... Phone Recording: Thank you for waiting. Your call is important to us. You are number 84 in the queue. You approximate waiting time is 2 hours, 17 minutes or whenever we get around to answering your call. [ End of call and continuation of computer advertisement ... ] Caller and Narrator: Does this experience sound familiar? Then, do what I did. If your computer is holding your hostage and you can't get the service you deserve, then call Turbo Command, creators of the safest and most reliable computers... What was said before this conversation?
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output: Phone Recording: Hello and thank you for calling computer technical support.
M: Can you put me through to Mr Brown in the Sales Department? W: I'm afraid Mr Brown is at a meeting at the moment. M: Can I leave a message? W: Certainly. M: Can you ask Mr Brown to call me at 1300-621-7865? W: Who is calling, please? M: Alan Peterson. W: OK. Mr Peterson. Can you repeat the phone number? M: That's 1300-621-7865. W: OK. I'll ask Mr Brown to call you as soon as the meeting is over. M: Thanks. Bye. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
W: ABC company. Can I help you?