Phil: Yes, and what an experience. Nate: What do you mean? Phil: Well, it's nothing like visiting a swimming pool in the States. Nate: Well, what do you do when you go to a public bath? Phil: First, you take off your shoes before you enter. Nate: Okay. Phil: Then, you pay an entrance fee to the man or woman at the front counter. [Um-huh]. Next, you get undressed in the dressing room. And I was very surprised ... and a little embarrassed to see that the woman who took my money was sitting on a platform where she had a clear view of the men's side of the dressing room. [Really?] This allows the workers to keep an eye on the patrons' belongings while they are in the bath. Nate: Wow. And do you wear a bathing suit or something? Phil: Oh no! You don't wear anything. Then you go into the main bathing area and wash your body while sitting on a small stool about 40 centimeters high. Nate: On a stool!? Phil: Yeah. It was really hard getting used to bathing in that position. Sometimes, even, people wash each other's backs. Nate: Oh really. So, what do you do after that? Phil: Well, after you've rinsed off all the soap, they usually have two or three large baths where you can soak for a while. Nate: Do you actually share the bath with other people? Phil: Yeah. Traditionally, the bath played an important role in the community. It gave neighbors an opportunity to socialize while bathing. Nate: Huh. Interesting. Phil: When you're all done bathing, people relax in the dressing room by watching TV, drinking tea or juice, or talking to friends. It's quite an experience. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: Nate: Hey Phil: Have you ever been to a Japanese public bath? I hear it's quite an experience.
Q: 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?
A: W: It seems you've burned yourself out.
Question: W: Hello, Dr. White, my name's Pan Johnson. My roommate, Janet Holmes, wanted me to call you. M: Janet Holmes? Oh, that's right. She's in my Shakespearean English class. Has anything happened to her? W: Nothing, it's just that she submitted a job application yesterday and the company asked her in for an interview today. She's afraid she won't be able to attend your class this afternoon. I'm calling to see whether it would be OK if I gave you her essay. M: Certainly, that would be fine. Uh, you can either drop it off at my class or bring it to my office. W: Would it be all right to come by your office around 4:00? I'm afraid I can't come any earlier because I have three classes this afternoon. M: Uh, I won't be here when you come. I'm supposed to be at a meeting from 3:00 to 6:00, but how about leaving it with my secretary? She usually stays until 5:00. W: Fine, please tell her I'll be there at 4:00. And Dr. White, one more thing, could you tell me where your office is? Janet told me where your class is, but she didn't give me directions to your office. M: Well, I'm in Room 302 of the Gregory Building. I'll tell my secretary to put the paper in my mail box, and I'll get it when I return. W: I sure appreciate it. Goodbye, Dr. White. M: Goodbye, Ms. Johnson. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Hello. Matt White speaking.
[Q]: Girl: Well, ... yeah. I'm looking for a Father's Day gift. Man: Okay. How about getting your father a new wallet? Girl: Hmm. How much is that wallet? Man: Huh ... which one? Girl: The black one. Man: Oh. It's only $40.95. Girl: Huh? That's too expensive for me. Do you have a cheaper one? Man: Hmm. How about this brown leather one? Girl: Umm... I don't think my father will like the design on the outside, and it doesn't have a place to put pictures. How much is it anyway? Man: It's $25.99. Girl: Humm. I don't have that much money. Man: Okay. How much money do you have to spend? Girl: I'm not sure [money falling on the table]. Probably about ten dollars or so. I've been helping my mom around the house for the past week to earn some money. This is all I have. Man: Hmm. How about this tie? Girl: That's real pretty, but the price tag says $13.99, and I know I don't have that much money. Man: Well, let's just say the tie went on sale. How about $5.00. What do you say? Girl: Oh, thanks. I'll take it. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: Man: Hi young lady. How may I help you?
input: Please answer the following: M: Of course,Jane. Sit down. What is it? W: I've decided to leave. M: Leave? W: Yes. M: Oh,no. Is it because we're moving out of London? W: Well,yes. But there are other reasons. M: I see. You never like working here. W: No, no. I've enjoyed working here. But... M: But what? W: Well, I haven't time to do other things. I've worked here for five years. And I'd like to do something different. M: What do you mean, something different? W: I want to travel. You know, I have never been to other countries. M: Really? W: Yes. I want to live abroad and learn to speak a different language. M: What can I say? I'm really sorry. But I understand. W: Thank you, Jack. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Can I talk to you for a moment,Jack?
M: I usually take it during the second or third week of January. W: Do you like to ski? M: Yes, I love to go skiing. W: Where do you go? M: I go to a hotel in the mountains. W: Is it far from here? M: It's about a hundred miles away. W: Does it get cold? M: Oh, yes! It gets very cold. It snows a lot. W: Do you go alone? M: A couple of my friends usually go with me. Do you want to come along some weekend? W: No, not me. I don't like cold weather. M: I really like it. I love snow! What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
W: When do you take your winter holiday?