Problem: Given the question: Terry: Yes. Frank: It must be an exciting trip. Terry: Well, I've really seen lots of things. I saw the most spectacular view when I was crossing a bridge to Manhattan at dusk, and the skyscrapers were lit up producing a classic nighttime view of Manhattan. Frank: That's really beautiful. Terry: But that's not the whole picture. Some of the streets in New York are very rough. I saw large piles of garbage cans at the roadside, and graffiti all over garage doors and store shutters. Frank: I can't believe it. Terry: The garbage are tidily bagged and boxed, though. Frank: Did you stay in a hotel? Terry: Yes. The hotel we stayed at turned out to be fairly decent, though the room was small, with a tiny bathroom that was only about 3 feet larger than the bed. As I was inexperienced with tourist-area hotels, I was startled, I mean, the room was $129 a night. But at least the room was clean and the bed reasonably comfortable. Frank: What's your general impression of New York? Terry: Well, restaurants pack their tiny tables very tightly; grocery stores and bookstores have aisles that are narrow; the sidewalks are cluttered with newsstands, vendors and their carts, and places that aren't restrictively small, such as the lawns around the Natural History Museum, are full of people, so they're no escape. What was said before this conversation?
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Frank: Hi, Terry, you're just back from New York.
input question: W: Yes,the teacher expects us to get the first five on the list. M: Are you going to buy them? W: I don't know. These books are expensive. And I don't have a lot of money on me. M: How about sharing them with me? W: Sounds good. M: Let's do this. I will buy three and you buy two of them. W: I would rather do it this way: we pay fifty-fifty for the books now. M: And Then? W: At the end of the course you can take the books you like and I will take the ones I like. M: What if we both like the same books? W: Come on,we are not going to argue over that,are we? M: I was just joking. It's definitely a better idea. W: Then let's get the books as soon as possible. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: Did you see the list of books for this course?
M: Good morning. Walter Barry here, calling from London. Could I speak to Mr. Grand, please? W: Who's calling, please? M: Walter Barry, from London. W: What is it about, please? M: Well, I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant. My own company, LCP, Liquid Control Products, is a leader in safety from leaks in the field of chemical processing. I would like to speak to Mr. Grand to discuss ways in which we could help TGC protect itself from such problems and save money at the same time. W: Yes, I see. Well, Mr. Grand is not available just now. M: Can you tell me when I could reach him? W: He's very busy for the next few days then he'll be away in New York. So it's difficult to give you a time. M: Could I speak to someone else, perhaps? W: Who in particular? M: A colleague for example? W: You're speaking to his personal assistant. I can deal with calls for Mr. Grand. M: Yes, well, could I ring him tomorrow? W: No, I'm sorry he won't be free tomorrow. Listen, let me suggest something. You send us details of your products and services, together with references from other companies and then we'll contact you. M: Yes, that's very kind of you. I have your address. W: Very good, Mr.... M: Barry. Walter Barry from LCP in London. W: Right, Mr. Barry. We look forward to hearing from you. M: Thank you. Goodbye. W: Bye. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Morning, this is TGC.
Q: M: Hi, Susan] Oh, no! Of course not! I give up driving to work. Instead, I ride to my working place. W: Why is that? M: You see. There is only a stone's throw from my home to my working place. I think riding a bike to work is more convenient. W: I don't think so. It will take you at least 25 minutes to get to our company from here. M: Yes, sometimes, 30 minutes. But I love riding to work now. It is a totally different picture on my way to work. W: Why do you think so? M: You see, every morning, after I set off for work, I can breathe the new fresh air along the way. By the time I reach my office, I feel rather revived. I even don't rely on coffee to spend my morning hours. W: Is it so magical? M: At least, that's how I feel about riding to work. I can't believe I have wasted so much fresh morning air in the past 3 years! W: Will you continue riding to work in the future? M: I think so. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Peter, where is the ear? I haven't seen you drive to work for a long time! Is it broken or stolen?
Question: Paul: Yeah, well, as you know, I really don't like to hunt. [That's okay!] But I only came because my sister twisted my arm.[Ah, that's okay!] I didn't realize I was marrying into a family of hunters. Dan: Shh. Quiet. I can see some deer down there, I think. You'll scare the deer away. They have a great sense of hearing and smell, so we have to remain out of sight. Paul: Well, as you know, I really don't eat much meat ... Dan: You don't have to eat it. I'll take care of that. Just get ready. As soon as the sun comes up in a few minutes, you can often see the deer down in that meadow. You see that stream down there. [Yeah. ]We just need to quietly get a little closer. Paul: Uh, Dan. How about if I just wait here and watch, you know, watch our stuff? Dan: No, man. We'll have a better chance at bagging a deer if we're together. Paul: Uh, man, I forgot my ammo back at the truck. What a bummer! I guess I'll just have to sit here and watch. Dan: Are you crazy? Here. Take these shells and load your rifle. Taken 'em. Take 'em. Paul: Uh. [cough, cough, cough ..] Hey deer. If you're out there, run! Dan: What are you doing? Cut it out! There's a huge deer now. Ah, he's mine! Watch this! Paul: Run, Bambi. Dan: [Bang, bang, bang.] What did you do that for? Paul: Yes, [looking confused ...] Why are you reloading? They're gone. Dan: Stand around here for much longer, and you'll see. Any last words? What was said before this conversation?
Answer: Dan: Hey. Paul. Thanks for coming on this hunting trip with me. When my friend came down with the flu and couldn't make it, your sister wasn't going to let me go alone. You know, for safety reasons.
Please answer this: W: I'm not sure. M: What do you mean? W: Well, I didn't see most of it. Whenever the monster appeared, I closed my eyes. Are you going to see it? M: Oh, I don't think so. I don't like scary movies. What was said before this conversation?
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M: So, how was it?