Q: W: Late last night? That's strange. What did he look like? M: He seemed to be about thirty or so. W: Was he tall or short? M: He wasn't very tall, nor very short. About aver age height, I think. W: Was he fat or thin? M: A bit thin, if I remember correctly. Anyway, certainly not fat, but then he wasn't very thin either. W: Was there anything unusual about his looks? What kind of face did he have-round, square or long? M: Let me think...It was rather square, but not very. Or was it? Really, I didn't notice. It was so late and the lighting wasn't good. W: Was he wearing glasses? M: Was he or wasn't he? I'm not sure now. You see, I was so tired and sleepy. I didn't notice. I didn't pay much attention. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Someone came late last night looking for you. I told him you were out and suggested that he leave a no te, but he didn't.
Question: Nancy: Uh, yeah, I guess, but I'm pinching pennies myself, and you still owe me $20 from last week. And mom and your friend Ron said you borrowed money from them this past week. [Oh, yeah.] How ARE things going anyway? Ron: Well, not very well. To be honest, I'm really in the hole, and I can't seem to make ends meet these days. Nancy: What do you mean? I thought you landed a great job recently, so you must be loaded. Ron: Well, I do have a job, but I've used my credit cards to pay off a lot of things recently, but now, I can't seem to pay the money off. Nancy: Uh, do you have a budget? I mean, how do you keep track of your income and expenses? Ron: Well, when my money runs out, I come to you. Of course. [Great!] No, but I guess I should have some financial plan. Nancy: Well, let me see if I can help you. How much money do you spend on your apartment? Ron: Uh, I pay $890 on rent for the studio apartment downtown ... not including utilities and cable TV. But the place has an awesome view of the city. Nancy: Uh, $890! Why are you paying through the nose for such a small place when you could find a cheaper one somewhere outside of the downtown area? Ron: Yeah, I guess. Nancy: Okay. How much money do you spend on food a month? Ron: Hmmm. I'm not really sure. I think I spend around $600. [$600?!] Well, I go out to eat at least four times a week, so those expenses add up. I just don't enjoy eating alone, and I don't have a knack for cooking like you do. Nancy: Well, I can understand that, but perhaps you ought to buy some microwaveable meals you could prepare at home. Ron: Well, I guess I could. Nancy: And entertainment? Ron: Well, I spend a few dollars here and there on basketball and movie tickets, a concert or two, and ballroom dance lessons. Nancy: Uh, exactly how much do you spend on all of these? Just a "few" dollars? Ron: Well, oh ... about $400 or so. Nancy: Or so? No wonder you're having money problems. You can't just blow your money on things like that! And what about... What was said before this conversation?
Answer: Ron: Uh, could I borrow a few bucks until payday? I'm a little strapped for cash.
[Q]: M: Oh! Not too bad. I have been busy writing an article. W: Really? Have you finished it? M: Yes. I finished it yesterday. W: Congratulations! Are you doing something this evening? M: No, nothing important. Why? W: Well, do you feel like going to a concert? I have two tickets. M: Oh. Good idea. I want to do something relaxing, and I like music very much. W: Great. I'll meet you at your house at seven. Is that OK? M: OK! See you at seven. W: All right. See you then. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Hello, Tom. I haven't seen you for some time. How are you doing?
input: Please answer the following: M: Well, I'll do my best, but I can't promise anything. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Sam, can you get some tickets for the Liverpool match?
Please answer this: M: There's one at 10:15, but it's fully booked, I think. W: Then the time of the first plane tomorrow morning? M: The first plane leaves at 8:15. W: Can you tell me when it arrives so that I can ask my secretary to come and meet me? M: It arrives at 11:15 but maybe a little late because of the bad weather. W: Well, I wonder if you'd let me know if there's any change on that flight, I'd appreciate it. M: Yes, of course. What's your room number? W: 108. Thank you. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Could you tell me the time of the last plane to Hong Kong this evening?
Question: M: Yeah. It's www.microsoft.com. W: Do you think they will take care of my problems? M: Of course they will. The aftersales service is very important to the survival of a company. What was said before this conversation?
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W: I need to get in touch with Microsoft. I'm having problems with the software Do you know its website?