M: He was passed over in the selection process for the dean of the admissions office. He'd been hoping for the position for a long time. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Rod must be in a bad mood today. What's wrong with him?

M: You forgot. Our clock is 20 minutes quick! What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: F: Hurry, it's 9 o'clock.

M: I need to improve my English. W: Have you ever considered taking one of our online courses? What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
W: What kind of course are you looking for, language or computer?