M: Of course. What do you want me to do? W: Could you hold these packages while I look for the key to the door? M: I'd be glad to. What's in these packages? They're extremely heavy. W: Just the things we need for the picnic tomorrow. M: Well, hurry up and open the door. I told you these things were very heavy. W: I can't find the key. You must have it. M: You're right, but how can I get the key while I'm holding all these packages? What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Would you help me for a minute,please?
Q: M: OK. We have a large selection of small desks for young children. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Excuse me. I'd like to buy a desk for my little son. I don't have any particular brand in mind, but it should be less than 50 dollars.
Question: W: Oh, sorry, I missed you. My English class ran late again. M: That's been happening quite often recently. Maybe it's because the final exams are coming up. W: Yes. After class, there is always a group of students hanging around the professor asking questions. How about you? Are yon ready for the exams? M: I've been studying a lot recently, but my math problems are really giving me a big headache. W: Don't worry, Tom. There's still one month to go before the exam. You have enough time to work them out. M: Well, I don't need to spend much time on other subjects. I can pay more attention to my weak subjects. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Hi, Lily. Where were you at lunchtime? I was looking for you in the dining hall.
[Q]: M: It's really cold today. W: Yes, you have to get used to it. The weather's going to be like this for the next three months. M: Then I'm going to Florida. Can you tell me about your weather diary? Why do you make notes about the different types of weather? W: Because it's interesting to see what the weather is like at different times and on different days. For example, we had very interesting weather on the 28th of April. M: Really? W: Yes. On the 28th of April, it was sunny while I was eating my breakfast. I'm sure everybody thought it would be a sunny day. M: What happened? W: At lunch, the sky became cloudy. In the afternoon, at four, the sky was black and it rained heavily. That was really an unusual day. M: I think you should be a weather reporter. You know a lot about the weather. W: Thanks. I want to be a weather reporter when I finish school. It's an exciting job. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Look! It's snowing. Winter is here at last.
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]
W: Don't worry, Doctor. I want to be free as quickly as I can. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
M: Mrs. Smith, you must take two pills every four hours without fail. And don't forget to finish the bottle.