Problem: M: Terrible. It seems like the more the professor talks the less I understand. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: You took an optional course this semester didn't you? How is it going?
Problem: Given the question: W: I've had a bad cold and cough all day and night. M: Let me see. How long have you been like this? W: About three days, ever since Tuesday. What was said before this conversation?
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M: What's the matter?
input question: M: Yes, I know. I decided to work during the evening rush hour. W: And so your dinner's cold. Why do you work so hard? M: I just start, and then I can't stop. W: You can stop any time. You don't need to keep on working at all. M: And then what could I do? W: We could move to Florida. M: Oh, Florida. Is it any better than New York? W: It's warm and sunny all year round. No more snow, no more ice. M: And what about the children and the grandchildren? W: They could come, and visit us every winter. M: And what would we do every spring, summer, and fall? W: A lot of our friends have moved to Florida. We know a lot of people there. M: Well, I'll think about it. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: It's seven o'clock already, dear.
W: Haven't you heard? Where have you been anyway? M: I just got back from visiting the plant in Chicago. W: Well, there are a lot of changes being made here this week. M: Yes, I see. But what are they? W: For one thing, Martha and Jim are leaving. M: Where are they going?Did they get a higher position? W: Martha's going to the office in Atlanta. She is going to be in charge of the whole southern market. M: That sounds like a good position to me. What about Jim? W: He is going to manage the plant in California. M: And you? What about you? Are you going to rise to a higher position? W: Not yet, but I'm hoping I will. M: Don't you want to get a raise? I'd like the job in California. W: No, I want to stay here at the company office. This is the place to get noticed by top management. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: What's going on around here? Why is everyone changing offices?
Q: M: This place is a madhouse! Everybody is pushing and shoving! W: Yes, I know. We are short-handed and we are very crowded today Now what can I do for you? M: I want a ticket to New York. W: Okay. One way or round trip? M: One way, of course. I don't want to hang around here any longer. I was here in Los Angeles last year and I hated it. I come here on business every year and I hate it. It's too spread out, too smoggy! W: That'll be $ 375. How would you like to pay? M: Cash, of course. I don't believe in plastic money or credit cards, or any of that. Listen, can you hurry it up? You're taking forever! W: I'm doing my best, sir. Aisle or window seat? M: Window seat. W: Smoking or nonsmoking? M: Nonsmoking, of course! Oh, by the way, I'm supposed to get a special meal. Doctor's order - I can't eat meat. Last time I had a special salad plate. I'd like one of those this time, too. W: I'm sorry. I'm not able to do that. We need twenty-four hours notice for special meal. M: What! You can't give me my special salad? W: I'm sony. I would like to, but I simply cannot. M: Well, I don't give up so easily. Where's your supervisor? What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Next! Good morning, can I help you?
[Q]: W: Fine. M: I was standing in front of the Second National Bank building at about 8:50 am, I saw a small red car heading for the cross roads of Churchill Avenue, and York Road, it was coming towards me along Churchill Avenue at about 40 miles per hour. The traffic lights on York Road changed to green, and a delivery lorry began to move forward at about 5 miles per hour. The driver of the car probably didn't see that his traffic light has changed from orange to red, and ran into the side of the lorry. W: That's correct. What was said before this conversation?
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M: Now, Mrs. Franks, I just like to read your statement back to you, and then you can write your name on it.