M: I had mixed feelings really. From what I'd read, I expected it to be funnier. W: I know what you mean - just shows how different people's tastes can be. Good twist at the end though. I wasn't expecting that, were you? M: I kind of guessed what was coming, to be honest. There were a lot of references to other films in the storyline I thought. W: Oh, you think so? I wasn't quite sure what message it was trying to convey, though. One minute it seemed to be saying one thing and the next it was saying the opposite. M: Yeah, I agree. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Well, what did you think of that film?
Q: M: Right. I'll graduate from college next June. W: Have you ever done any work in this field? M: No, never. We did some practice work in class. W: You seem to be doing well at college. What kind of pay do you hope to get? M: From what I've read, it seems that the pay at the beginning would, be around $12,000 a year. W: Here we would start at $10,500 for the first year of training. Then you would get $15,000. After that it would depend on how well you work. M: That sounds fair enough. What about other things, like vacation? W: Those are all explained in this paper. You can take it along and look at it at home. M: Do you really think I can get a job here? I really hope that I can work here. But I guess I'll just have to go home and wait. W: Well, I'm talking to three people today and four tomorrow. The company will be hiring two people. You'll hear sometime next month. Good luck and thanks for coming today. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Please sit down. Let's see. You're Mr. Brown, is that right?
Question: Shawn: Fine. How about you? Norman: Okay. Huh, by the way, my wife and I are going out of town this weekend, and I was wondering if you could take care of some of our animals while we're gone. You know our dog, Jaws, don't you? Shawn: Yeah. My leg still hurts from the last incident. Norman: Hey, he's just a playful little beast. Shawn: Right. Norman: Hey, he likes to bark a little, and his bark is worse than his bite. Shawn: Oh yeah. Norman: Just feed him a can of dog food a day, and make sure he has plenty of water in his dish. [Oh] And then, take him for a walk around the block. Shawn: Well, how about if I just throw a Frisbee over the fence to give him some exercise? Wouldn't that work? Norman: Ah, and then, he likes to watch the 3:00 soap opera on Channel 4 [What?] ... and brush his teeth after you give you some doggie treats around 4:00. Shawn: Man, you really pamper your dog. Norman: And, then brush his fur for about twenty minutes. He tends to shed this time of year. [Ah, what?] And then scratch him around the ears. Otherwise, he feels neglected. Shawn: Is that it? Norman: Well, and then there's Claws. Shawn: Claws? Who's Claws. Norman: Oh, he's the cat we adopted from the animal shelter, but he's a little temperamental. Shawn: What do you mean "temperamental"? Norman: Well, he has mood swings [Mood swings?], but he's been doing better since he's been going to the animal therapist. Shawn: A therapist? Norman: So, be sure to feed him a half cup of cat food two times a day [What? A therapist ...], and don't forget to put out (on) some soft classical music during his nap time at 2:40 p.m. But don't let him out of the house because he might run away and chase the neighbor's dog. Shawn: You have some high-maintenance animals. Norman: Not really. And, don't forget to change the cat litter daily, or he might have an accident on the carpet. [Oh, great.] And finally, there's Buttercup. Shawn: Buttercup? Who's Buttercu ...? I'm afraid to ask. Norman: Ah, she's a sweetie [What?] ... if you... What was said before this conversation?
Answer: Norman: Hey, neighbor. How's it going?
[Q]: W: How beautiful she is! What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: See that woman near the door? She is our boss.
input: Please answer the following: W: Yes. His sister Fiona told me that. She is going to the hospital to see him. M: Do you think I can go with her? W: I don't know. Why not ask her yourself? What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Hello, Daisy. Are you sure that Thompson is in hospital?
M: It must be Kate. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
W: Listen! Someone is knocking at the door, Jim?