Question: W: Oh, yes. What kind of films do you like? M: Well, I like all sorts of films, but my favorite sorts are those like Star Wars. You know, the fantasy, special effect ones that you can escape into another world. I also like mystery film, do you like mystery films? W: Yes, but I don't like horror films because they really give me nightmares. M: I don't like horror films either. They're sort of stupid and unbelievable. I do like crime films, you know, where you can follow the detective and try to guess who the murderer is. W: What about a comedy or musical? M: No, I'm not interested. W: What about ringing up the ABC and find out what's on? Then we can decide. M: OK. That's definitely the best thing we ought to do because I haven't got an evening paper. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Do you feel like going to the cinema?
[Q]: W: Only half an hour. But if in rush hour, it will take me 50 minutes. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: How long does it take you home by bus?
input: Please answer the following: Hank: Hey Bill. This is Hank. I'm just calling to let you know that I'll be a little late to the game tomorrow night. I have to work a few extra hours to finish a report. I should wrap things up sometime between seven and eight though. Oh, then I'm planning on dropping by Lisa's house for about an hour since she's been sick recently. And, uh, one more thing. I'll swing by my house to pick up some food for the game. See you then. What was said before this conversation?
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output: Bill: Hey, this is Bill. I'm sorry I'm not in. Just leave a message. [Beep]
Please answer this: Taxi Driver: Help. Help. Please help me! Operator: Yes sir. Please calm down and explain exactly what is happening. Taxi Driver: Calm down! My car is stalled on the freeway, I have a lady passenger, and she's going into labor. Operator: Now relax sir. Explain exactly where you are. Taxi Driver: I'm ... I'm in the southbound lane of the Lincoln Expressway, about 15 miles from the Washington Tunnel, and this lady isn't going to wait. Operator:Okay. What's your name sir and your passenger's? Taxi Driver: It's ... it's Bob, and I have no idea about the woman. She's in no condition to tell me. Operator: Okay, now what's the nearest landmark to your location? Pay careful attention. Taxi Driver: Umm, I see golden arches ... McDonalds. Operator: Okay, is there anyone else with you? Taxi Driver: No, and I've tried to get someone else to stop. [The sound of a bottle breaking.] Operator: Hey, what was that? [Ahhhh!] Taxi Driver: Ah, someone threw a bottle at me. How soon can someone get here? Operator: I've just dispatched an ambulance to your location. They should be there any second. Taxi Driver: Hey, is there anything I can do while we wait for the ambulance? Operator: Yes, uh, keep her calm and warm. Taxi Driver: Okay. Please hurry. Oh, they're too late. It's a boy! What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: Operator: Hello. This is the emergency 911 operator.
Problem: M: Yes? W: Could you tell me how far it is to the National Arts Centre? M: Yes. It's quite near, about a ten-minute walk from here. W: Could you tell me how to get there? I'm a tourist here. M: Well, you walk down this street for two blocks to the traffic lights. Turn left and you will be on King Street. Walk straight along King Street, until you come to a cinema, the National Arts Centre is right opposite. You can't miss it. W: Wait a minute. I walk down this street two blocks to the traffic lights. Turn left and I will be on King Street. I walk straight along King Street, until I come to a cinema; the National Arts Centre is opposite. M: That's right. W: Thank you. M: My pleasure. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Excuse me, sir.
input: Please answer the following: M: I'm sorry, Ms. Perry. My house burned down last weekend. My family and I have been sleeping at my grandma's all week. I'm very stressed. I can't do my homework because my grandma's house is so loud and I lost my textbook. W: Oh, no! Let's talk more about it during lunch. Can you come to my office then? M: Yes, but I might be a little late. My grandma's kitchen is too small to make food, so I need to buy lunch. What was said before this conversation?
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output:
W: Miguel, why haven't you finished your science homework all week?