Problem: Given the question: M: Why, what happened? W: Well, I failed my Chinese oral test by 3 points, and I worked so hard for it! M: Oh no. Poor you. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: I'm so angry with my result!
input question: W: In the hospital. M: In the hospital? What happened? W: Didn't you know that our room caught fire last Friday evening? M: Oh, really? I'm sorry to hear that. But what caused the fire? W: Well, the light in our room was turned off at 11:30 as usual. Alice lit a candle to go on reading. Unfortunately she fell asleep with the candle still burning beside her. Then her bed caught fire. M: Oh, my God! I'm sorry to hear that. And how was Alice? W: She was badly burnt and is still in hospital. M: Was she the only one burnt? W: No. There were two more. M: You should be careful in future. W: We will. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: Where have you been these days?
M: Well, if I were you, I would go on studying. W: But I don't even know what to study. M: I advise you to major in economics. W: That's what my parents want me to do. M: You should take their advice. They know what's best for you. The more you learn, the better job you'll get. W: But my friends will have jobs and have a lot of fun while I'm spending all my time doing reading and writing. M: But if you go to university, you still have time for fun. W: What you say makes sense. I'll think it over. Thank you for your advice. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: I can't decide whether to go to university or get a job. What's your opinion?
Q: W: Thanks, if it's not too much trouble. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Would you like to have a copy of Dr Smith's article?
Question: W: I'm sorry. M: You look pale, Jessie. Are you all right? W: No, I'm not feeling well. Mr. Brown. M: What seems to be the problem? W: I guess I ate something bad at lunch. M: And you have a stomachache now? W: Yes, I think so. M: Can you walk to the school clinic? Or shall I send for the doctor? W: No, thanks. It doesn't matter too much. I will go to the doctor after class. M: Ok. I'll finish the class in a minute. Then I'll send you to the clinic. W: Thank you so much. Mr. Brown. M: Don't mention it. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Now, can anyone summarize the main idea of the passage? Yes, Jessie, please?
Please answer this: W: No, I haven't. Come in and have a look. M: Thank you. W: It's just a simple room. My son used to live in it. Now he is grown and long gone, and my husband died last year. So I thought maybe I'd take in a roomer. M: A nice, quiet house. That's what I'm looking for. W: This way, Sir. M: Oh, this is a very pleasant room. How much is the rent? W: Fifty dollars a week. I won't charge you anything for electricity, gas and heat. Oh, yes, you can use the kitchen and refrigerator too. M: Well, I like this place very much. But, you know, my government doesn't give me much money. So you know what I mean. W: Oh, yes. You seem like a very nice young man. What about $ 40? M: That's good, Mrs. ... W: Price. Susan Price. M: My name is Wang Li. I've just come from China to study at the university. W: Oh, isn't that lovely? M: May I move in tomorrow morning. Mrs. Price. W: Fine. I'll be expecting you around ten. If you don't mind, I'd like to have the first two weeks' rent in advance. M: OK. I'll give it to you tomorrow morning. See you tomorrow. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
M: Hello, I have just seen your advertisement. You haven't rented it out yet, have you?