[Q]: W: Well, when will the last examination be held? M: Most of the exams finish this Friday. But there are some music exams that go on until the 23rd. W: I think you'd better wait until after that. When will this term end? M: On January 26th. W: Well, why don't you have it on the Saturday after that? M: Yes, that sounds like a good idea. W: How many students do you think will attend the charity dinner party? M: Oh, I think my roommates will all come. W: You mean five other students will come? M: Yes. Do you think I could ask Cousin Mark to make a video of the evening, mom? W: Certainly. I think he would be delighted to do that. I'll call and ask him whether he is free then. M: Thank you, mom. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Mom, which day do you think would be the best day for a charity dinner party?
input: Please answer the following: W: Yes, certainly. But if only you had sent your application letter a week earlier. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: I wonder if you find my experience relevant to the job.
Please answer this: M: I'm looking for a jacket for my son. W: Come with me, please. Here are the jackets for boys. M: The black one looks nice. How much is it? W: Twenty-five dollars. M: Oh, I am afraid it's too expensive. W: What about the blue one over there? It looks nice, too. And it's a little cheaper. M: But it's a bit too small. Have you got a bigger size? W: Sorry, we haven't. But we'll get some soon. Will you come back next week? M: All right. I'll come back then. Thanks. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: What can I do for you, sir?
Problem: W: Yes. She's practising it every day. M: You should be happy then. W: Yeah. It's Bob that's worried about. He really wants to buy drums. But he thinks we spent all that money on the guitar and he has hardly used it. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Does Jane still play the violin?
Problem: Given the question: Father: Yeah, Micky. Son: Can I have a really good snack? Father: Uh, I don't know. I thinks it's ... uh ... what time's it? I think it's going on dinner. Son: Uh, it's three thirty. Father: Three thirty. Uh ... We'd better wait. [Why, Dad?] Well, what kind of snack do you want? Son: Candy? Father: No, candy is out. Oh, how about some broccoli? [No!] Uh, carrots? [No!] Well, what else can you suggest? Son: Candy. Father: Candy. No, I don't think ... I think You'd better wait. Son: A sandwich? A spinach sandwich? Father: Spinach sandwich? Spinach sandwich! When did you start liking spinach? Son: Uh, today. Father: Well, what about a small sandwich? [Okay] Okay, I'll whip it up in a minute. Play with your toys while you're waiting for it. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
Son: Dad!
Problem: W: Pubs in England are friendly and warm places where you can have a drink and usually a simple meal. M: What kind of drinks do people get? W: You can get wine and beer in most pubs. Many also serve coffee. You go to the counter to order and pay for your drinks. M: When do people go to the pubs? W: Pubs are not open all day. They can decide when to open. Most are open for 3 or 4 hours at lunchtime and again from about 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. In busy areas, pubs may stay open from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Are there pubs in China? M: Yes. Most of the customers are young people. They like to hang out with their friends after work and have fun. W: It is against the law in England to go into a pub if you are under the age of l4. So many pubs provide a special room for children. What was said before this conversation?

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M: What are pubs?