Please answer this: M: Well, there are essentially domestic stories. We don't cover international stories. We don't cover party politics or economics. We do issues of general social concern to our British audience. They can be anything from the future of the health service to the way the environment is going downhill. W: How do you choose the topic? Do you choose one because it's what the public wants to know about or because it's what you feel the public ought to know about? M: I think it's a mixture of both. Sometimes you have a strong feeling that something is important and you want to see it examined and you want to contribute to a public debate. Sometimes people come to you with things they are worried about and they can be quite small things. They can be a story about corruption in local government, something they cannot quite understand, why it doesn't seem to be working out properly, like they are not having their litter collected properly or the dustbins emptied. W: How do you know that you've got a really successful program? One that is just right for the time? M: I think you get a sense about it after working in it in a number of years. You know which stories are going to get the attention. They are going to be published just the point when the public are concerned about that. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: You're the editor of Public Eye. What kind of topics does your program cover?

Please answer this: W: What's this one about? M: It's about health. W: OK. Read it to me. I'll keep score. M: OK. No. 1: Do you smoke more than ten cigarettes a day? W: That's easy. I gave up smoking three years ago. M: Right. You know, I should too. W: Yeah, I've heard that before. M: No, No, really. I'm going to. But for now I'd have to say, yes. OK. No. 2: Do you have a check-up at your doctor's office at least once a year? W: Yeah, the company makes us go to the doctor every year. How about you? M: Well, I went to the doctor...let's see...about three years ago. W: You should go more often. M: Well, let's move on to No. 7: Do you work more than ten hours a day? W: No, but you've been working a lot lately. M: I'm really tired. I should work a lot less. But we've been busy though. W: You really should slow down. M: It's not that easy. Last question: Do you worry a lot in your life? W: Worry a lot? Yeah. I guess I'd have to say yes. I should rest more. M: I definitely should rest more. You know what? It's surprising I'm not dead already. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Hey, Jessica, there is a new fun test in the paper. I love to fill these things out.

Please answer this: Woman: Well ... Car Salesman: Do you want to take her a test ride? Woman: Well ... Um. How old is it? Car Salesman: Well, it's only three years old? Woman: And what's the mileage? Car Salesman: Uh, let me check. Oh yes. 75,000 miles. Woman: 75,000 miles? That's quite a bit for a car that's only three years old. Car Salesman: Well, once you're in the driver's seat, you'll fall in love with her. Get in. Woman: Ugh ... Uh, I can't seem to get the door open. [Ah, it's okay.] It could be broken. Car Salesman: Ah, just give her a little tap. Ugh. Now she's opened. Woman: Great. A door I have to beat up to open. Car Salesman: Hey. Get in and start her up. [Woman tries to start the car ...] Car Salesman: [Um] Well, it's probably the battery. I know she has enough gas in her, and I had our mechanic check her out just yesterday. Try it again. Woman: Uh. It sounds a little rough to me. [Well ...] How much is this minivan anyway? Car Salesman: Oh. It's a real bargain today and tomorrow only at $15,775, plus you get the extended warranty covering defects, wear, and tear beyond the normal maintenance on the vehicle for an extra $500 for the next 30,000 miles. [Oh ...] with a few minor exclusions. Woman: Like ...? Car Salesman: Well, I mean, it covers everything except for the battery, and light bulbs, and brake drums, exhaust system, trim and moldings, upholstery and carpet, paint, tires ... Well, a short list, you know. Woman: Uh. Well, almost $16,000 is a little out of my price range, plus the seats covers are torn a little. Car Salesman: Well, hey, I might be able to talk the manager into lowering the price another two hundred dollars, but that's about all. Woman: No thanks. I think I'll just keep looking. What was said before this conversation?
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Car Salesman: Oh. Hi there. A beauty, isn't she?