Q: Read the below conversation. Mechanic: What can we do for you today? Car Owner: Uh, hi. Yes, I'm having a problem with my car, and it doesn't seem to run right. I mean every time I start it up, the engine runs for a minute or so, sputters like it isn't getting enough gas, and then dies. Mechanic: Hmmm. Okay. Let's open the hood, and let's take a look... Okay, start her up. [Engine starting...] Okay, Okay. Shut her off. Hmmm. [So...] Let me look at the book here... [It] sounds like a possible fuel line, a dirty carburetor, bad alternator, or even a weak battery. Car Owner: So, which one is it? Mechanic: Uhh. Difficult to say. Let me try this... Uh, alright... You need to talk to the mechanic. Car Owner: The mechanic! So, who are you? Mechanic: Well, I'm the assistant, and I've only been here on the job for two days. Car Owner: So, why didn't you tell me that in the first place? I mean, I wouldn't have wasted all this time! Mechanic: You didn't ask. Car Owner: Okay, so how much is it going to cost? Mechanic: Ah. Difficult to say. [That's what you said about the last thing!] Are you a local or from out of town? Car Owner: I'm just passing through, and this is the only place for miles. [Yeah, that's right.] Man, can't you see my license plate? [Sure did!] Mechanic: Okay. The out-of-town rate. Let's see. Okay, here we go. If it's a fuel line, that'll be $100... No, no, That's the local rate. Here, $200 for the pre-screening check, $150 for parts, plus or minus $100, and $75 an hour for labor. Oh, oh yeah. Today's a holiday, so labor is actually $50 more per hour. Car Owner: Huh? Those prices are outrageous, and what holiday is it today? Mechanic: Oh, it's the local pumpkin festival. Car Owner: Ah, come on. I can't believe this. Of all my luck, my car breaks down in an out-of-the-way town [That's right.], and it'll cost an arm and a leg to get my car fixed. Mechanic: Ah, we'll take care of you. Just bring the car back on Tuesday so Mike, our mechanic, can take a look at it. Car Owner: Why not today? It's only 11:00... What would the listener say?
A: Mechanic: Well, next week is the best we can do, but you can talk to Mike at the Pumpkin Festival. This town will grow on you. [Ah, man!]
Question: Read the below conversation. M: I want to buy a farm. I think I'd like to grow wheat, is the ground here good for that? W: No, I don't think it's good for farming. M: Why do you know so well? W: I own a farm here, but farming is very hard work. M: But modern farm equipment can make farming easier. W: Yes, but you should cut down trees, clear a lot of land and make the soil rich. M: I don't mind hard work. I just want to get away from my factory. W: You can have my farm at a low price, $ 200, if you want it. What would the listener say?
Answer: M: All right. You're giving me the farm, aren't you?
[Q]: Read the below conversation. W: Good afternoon, I'm calling to inquire about the four bedroom house you advertised in the newspaper. What would the listener say?
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[A]: M: I am sorry, but it's already sold.
input: Please answer the following: Read the below conversation. M: Time to eat! W: Coming. Oh, I'm starving. Oh yuck! What's that? M: Ah, now don't complain! W: But what is it, and where is mom? M: Now, mom put me in charge of dinner because she's not feeling well tonight. W: But what is it... and that smell! M: It's pizza. I just followed an old family recipe here, and... W: Let me see that... Oh, Dad. You're missing a page! M: Oh, uh, well, uh... well I couldn't find the second page of the recipe, but don't worry. I have plenty of experience around the house. Plenty of experience in cooking. W: That's not what mom says. M: Well, wait, wait, here, let me try a piece first. Here, let me cool this off here. Oh, yeah. Oh, this is great stuff. W: Yeah right. Why are you making faces? M: Well, well, it's just, just a little rich for me. That's all. W: Let me try it, dad. Uh, dad. You put a little too much salt in it and besides it's burned. And what's that? M: Oh, well, well, that's just part of my own adaptation to the recipe. I added some pumpkin. W: Oh, not another one of your surprises. Pumpkin doesn't go on pizza! M: Well, okay, well, so what? Uh, what do we do now? W: Well, how about some cold cereal... You can't mess up on that, Dad. What would the listener say?
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output: M: Oh, I love cereal.
Question: Read the below conversation. Passenger: Hey Taxi! Ah great. Thanks for pulling over. Driver: Where to? Passenger: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of Art, and .... Driver: Sure. Hop in. No problem. Hang on! Passenger: Uh. Excuse me. How long does it take to get there? Driver: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it shouldn't take more than twenty minutes for the average driver. [Oh]. And I'm not average. I have driving down to an art, so we should be able to cruise through traffic and get there in less than fifteen minutes. Passenger: Okay. Uh, sorry for asking [Yeah?], but do you have any idea how much the fare will be? Driver: Oh, it shouldn't be more than 18 dollars ... not including a ... uh-hum ... a tip of course. Passenger: Oh, and by the way, do you know what time the museum closes? Driver: Well, I would guess around 6:00 O'clock. Passenger: Uh, do you have the time? Driver: Yeah. It's half past four. [Thanks] Uh, this IS your first time to the city, right? Passenger: Yeah. How did you know? Driver: Well, you can tell tourists from a mile away in this city because they walk down the street looking straight up at the skyscrapers. Passenger: Was it that obvious? Driver: Well ... Passenger: Oh, before I forget, can you recommend any good restaurants downtown that offer meals at a reasonable price? Driver: Umm ... Well, the Mexican restaurant, La Fajita, is fantastic. [Oh] It's not as inexpensive as other places I know, but the decor is very authentic, [Okay] and the portions are larger than most places I've been to. Passenger: Sounds great! How do I get there from the museum? Driver: Well, you can catch the subway right outside the museum. There are buses that run that way, but you would have to transfer a couple of times. And there are taxis too, but they don't run by the museum that often. What would the listener say?
Answer:
Passenger: Okay. Thanks.