Q: M: No, I'm not. I'm interested in some hats. W: All our hats are in this section. What do you think of this one here? It's made of cotton. M: Hmm,it looks nice and is suitable for autumn, but I'd like to have something warm for winter. W: Maybe you would like a heavy wool hat. How about this one? M: I think that's what I want. How much is it? W: It's seventy dollars plus tax. M: It's a little expensive. Do you think it's possible to get a discount? W: Hmm, since you like it so much, how about a 10 percent discount. That's the best I can offer. M: That's good. Could you wrap it up for me? W: Sure. Is there anything else I can get for you? M: I also want to have a red wool sweater. But there are only black and green ones. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Hi, are you being helped?
Question: M: Come on, with his parents coming to visit next week-right after he's moved into a new apartment-he's just got a lot on his mind. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: Do you know what's wrong with Mark? He's been acting very strangely lately.
[Q]: W: Hi, Jason. I haven't heard from you in a while. M: Well. I've been busy. I've started my own company. W: Wow, what kind of business is it? M: Just a small on-line store. I am hiring staff and I want you to come to work for me. W: Actually, I just got started working at the old company again. M: Oh, I didn't realize you were going back. Well, can you recommend someone else? What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Hi, Kathy, it's Jason.
input: Please answer the following: M: It's really no surprise. You know she was popular even when she was a child. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: There were more than a hundred people at Kate's birthday party. How come she's got so many friends?
Please answer this: M: Why not? W: Because the teacher has said that we're going to have a quiz. M: But you had a test week, didn't you? W: Yes, we did. That's why I don't want another one tomorrow, What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: I'm not looking forward to the English lesson tomorrow.
Question: W: OK, but just a snack. We're eating supper at home tonight. M: Let's get some milk and bread. W: I don't really like milk. How about a soda? M: They say Coca-Cola makes you fat. Milk is healthier. W: Oh, if you want to be healthy, buy yoghurt. And put back those butter cookies you have in your hand. M: Alright! I'll get some juice. How about this bread? W: It looks fresh, but we'll be home soon. M: But I'm hungry now! I'll get the bread and eat it at the bus stop. W: Don't forget the juice. M: I'll get two bottles, one for you and one for me. W: Thanks, Now let's go. What was said before this conversation?
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M: Oh, let's just go in for a minute, I'm hungry.