Q: M: Yes. I'd like to make a collect call. My number is 7683384. W: And the number you're dialing? M: That's 7638558. Oh, no, I'm sorry, I forgot it's just changed. It's now 7643388. W: Please hold the line, caller. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Operator, can I help you?
Question: Taxi Driver: Help. Help. Please help me! Operator: Yes sir. Please calm down and explain exactly what is happening. Taxi Driver: Calm down! My car is stalled on the freeway, I have a lady passenger, and she's going into labor. Operator: Now relax sir. Explain exactly where you are. Taxi Driver: I'm ... I'm in the southbound lane of the Lincoln Expressway, about 15 miles from the Washington Tunnel, and this lady isn't going to wait. Operator:Okay. What's your name sir and your passenger's? Taxi Driver: It's ... it's Bob, and I have no idea about the woman. She's in no condition to tell me. Operator: Okay, now what's the nearest landmark to your location? Pay careful attention. Taxi Driver: Umm, I see golden arches ... McDonalds. Operator: Okay, is there anyone else with you? Taxi Driver: No, and I've tried to get someone else to stop. [The sound of a bottle breaking.] Operator: Hey, what was that? [Ahhhh!] Taxi Driver: Ah, someone threw a bottle at me. How soon can someone get here? Operator: I've just dispatched an ambulance to your location. They should be there any second. Taxi Driver: Hey, is there anything I can do while we wait for the ambulance? Operator: Yes, uh, keep her calm and warm. Taxi Driver: Okay. Please hurry. Oh, they're too late. It's a boy! What was said before this conversation?
Answer: Operator: Hello. This is the emergency 911 operator.
[Q]: M: Yes, Miss. Bums Park is about half a mile from here. Do you want to take a bus or walk? The bus stop is on the other side of the street if you want to take a bus. W: Well, I'd like to walk if it's within walking distance. M: All right. We are now on Main Street. Go this way along, until you come to First Street. W: I see. M: Go straight along Main Street as far as First Street. Turn left onto First Street and walk another two blocks. Then you'll come to Lincoln Street? W: Lincoln Street. M: Yes, then turn right. Walk for a few minutes. Bums park begins at the comer of Lincoln and Fifth. W: Thank you very much, officer. M: You're welcome. Good-bye. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Pardon me, officer. I want to go to Bums Park. Would you please tell me how to get there?
input: Please answer the following: W: Well, can't you drop one course and pick it up next semester? What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Mr. Smith, our history professor, announced we would be doing two papers and three exams this semester. I wonder how I'm going to pull through when two other courses have similar requirements.
Please answer this: W: Really? I hope it's not too serious. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Have you heard about Tim? He had to be rushed to the emergency room.
Question: W: Yes? M: Could you tell me the way to People's Park? W: Yes. Go down this road. Turn right at the third crossing. Walk until you see a school. It's just opposite the school. M: It sounds like quite a distance. W: Yes, about half an hour's walk. M: Can I take a bus there? W: I'm afraid not. But you can take a taxi. M: That's a good idea. Thank you very much. W: It's my pleasure. What was said before this conversation?
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M: Excuse me, please.