Please answer this: M: Pardon. I'm afraid I didn't quite catch you. W: You look tired. You must have overworked yourself. M: Yes, a little bit. I've been hitting the books all these days. W: Why have you been studying so hard? M: I need to review my English. W: So that's what keeps you so busy recently! M: Yes, I've been tied up with my studies. Now, what worries me a lot is my English. W: But why? Your English is very good. M: Thank you. You are very kind. W: No, I'm telling the truth. As an American, I understand you quite well. M: It's very kind of you to say so. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: It seems you've burned yourself out.
Problem: W: Why? What did they do? M: I asked them for a leather jacket for my birthday, and they just got me this ugly raincoat. W: Oh, come on! It's a beautiful raincoat. M: I don't care! I wanted a leather jacket. I tried on Bill's, and I looked great in it. W: You know a leather jacket is expensive. Maybe they didn't have enough money. M: I want to return it and get a leather jacket! All my friends have leather jackets. W: They don't all have leather jackets. M: Anyway, on your birthday Mom and Dad gave you what you asked for! W: That's true, but all I asked for was a pair of new jeans! M: I hate this raincoat. W: All right, how much is a leather jacket? M: If I return this raincoat, I only need another $ 50. W: OK. I'll lend you the $ 50, but you have to pay me back. M: Great! I'll pay you back, sis! What was said before this conversation?

A: M: I'm really mad at Mom and Dad.
Problem: Given the question: W: Hi, David. Not so well as I expected. I've left my position. I can't bear the rudeness of my boss any longer. M: What are you going to do then? W: No idea. Anyway, I have to think about it seriously. And you, David? M: I've been very successful as a dancer. I like this kind of life. It is so exciting. W: You can't do it forever. M: No, but I've decided to open a dance school once I'm over the top. Our younger dancers need better training. W: That's a wonderful idea! What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
M: Hi, Susan. Haven't seen you for ages. How are you getting along with your work?
input question: M: Yeah, in fact, I read in a health magazine that you should drink two cups of lemon tea every day to fight stress. W: Lemon tea? M: That's right. Lemon tea makes you feel more relaxed. And also, you should eat low stress foods like apples and grapes. W: Sounds very strange, I guess hamburgers and French fries cause stress, right? M: Yep. Hamburgers are high stress food. W: Well, I guess I need to change my diet. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: I feel terrible. I really need to relax. Do you know any good ways to fight stress?
W: No, I came down with flu and had to stay in bed. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Weren't you in class Friday either?
Q: Neighbor: Listen. Even though the trees are in your yard, some of the branches hang over into mine, and I am getting sick and tired of raking up your leaves and picking up all the branches that fall off during storms throughout the year. And the walnuts off this tree ... they litter my yard and damage my lawnmower when I cut the grass. And my dog eats them, and he ends up with terrible diarrhea. Man: Still. You can't cut off those branches. Neighbor: Watch me. It's completely legal. I check the city code and law regarding this issue, and I am well within my rights. Man: I'm not sure about that. Anyway, It's just not right. You didn't say anything to us about it ... Neighbor: I don't have to. Man: Yeah, but you could have said something. Anything! I mean I want to stay on friendly terms with you, but the basic courtesy of informing your neighbors is the least you could have done. Neighbor: Okay. I'm cutting down your branches. You've been informed ... now, stand back! Man: Hey. Don't expect an invitation to our next barbecue or book club! Neighbor: See if I care. Hey, what are you doing? Stop shaking the ladder. You're acting juvenile now. Help! What was said before this conversation?
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Man: Hey, hey, neighbor. What are you doing with my trees? My wife planted that tree 25 years ago. Get off that ladder.