Q: W: Well, that's a difficult question, but I can think of a few. People here dress quite differently, because the weather is warmer here. We wear winter clothes half the year-thick trousers and warm sweaters. Here, people dress more fashionably. Everyone looks very well dressed. M: Is clothing expensive in your country? W: Yes, it's more expensive than here. M: Do you find it easy to talk to people here? Can you make friends easily? W: Oh, yes. It's easy to meet people here, even if we speak different languages. People are the same everywhere. They worry about the same things. They worry about the cost of living and about the future of their children. M: Yes, you are dead right. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Have you noticed a lot of differences between your country and ours?
Question: W: He may not seem as agreeable or as thorough as Dr. Andrews, but at least he doesn't keep patients waiting for hours. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: How do you like the new physician who replaced Dr. Andrews?
[Q]: M: As for me. swimming is my favorite sport. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: I'm fond of playing football and tennis.
input: Please answer the following: W: Go ahead, please. But remember to be back before nine. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Mum,I feel like going out for a walk.
Please answer this: M: At 10:30. If we leave by nine o'clock, we should be able to get there half an hour before the play. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: What time does the play start?
Question: M: Why not? It's Saturday afternoon, isn't it? W: Yes, but there's so much to do around the house. M: It can wait. W: We ought to finish washing down the kitchen walls and cupboards. M: We can do that tomorrow. We don't have to do it today. W: All right. That's a good idea. M: Talking about washing down the kitchen-where's Bob? W: He's having lunch with Georgia. M: What! Again? W: He should be back soon. M: He shouldn't spend so much time with that girl. W: You must be patient, David. Nineteen's a very difficult age, you know? M: Yes, I know. But he ought to be studying more. What was said before this conversation?
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W: David, we shouldn't sit here doing nothing.