Problem: M: I'm usually up by 6:00 and out of the house by 6:15. W: That's pretty early. Don't you start work at 9:00? M: Well, I go to the gym every morning before I arrive at the office. There aren't many other people there at that time, and I usually don't feel like exercising after a long day at work. But the real reason is that it gives me the energy I need to make it through the day. W: So, you take a shower at the gym every morning? M: During the week, yes. I don't go to the gym on the weekend. I get all the exercise I need playing with my two sons at the park! W: I'll bet! My husband is always tired after he takes our daughter hiking in the mountains on the weekends. M: Hey, Sophie, we should all get together and do something fun this weekend. I know Molly would love to see you. W: That sounds great. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: What time do you get up to go to work, Jerry?
Problem: Given the question: M: The doctor said if I keep smoking it will increase my chance of having a heart attack or lung disease. And I am thinking about quitting smoking as the problems seem to be quite serious. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: Did you go see the doctor about your cough?
input question: W: Well, to be honest, it was quite disappointing. M: You didn't like the speeches? W: Yes, I did. In fact, I enjoyed listening to most of the speeches. But I just couldn't accept the result, you know. M: Hmm, you mean the judges? W: I mean most of the listeners including me didn't understand why the judges didn't like Samantha. It was such a shock when they announced the winner was Jim. We all thought Samantha's pronunciation was the best. M: You're probably right. But don't you think the speech itself is more important? As I see it, Jim's speech was more meaningful. I was deeply moved by the story he told us. W: But, in my opinion, we also learned something very important from Samantha's speech. M: That's right. Samantha and Jim were indeed very close. I guess it was difficult for the judges. W: Well, I wish I could agree with you. But I do think Samantha was the best. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: Hi, Cathy, how did you find yesterday's speech competition?
W: So soon. It seems as if you've just got here. M: I feel that way, too, but they say all good things must come to an end. W: It certainly has been a pleasure seeing you again and renewing old memories. M: I've had a nice time and I really want to thank you for spending so much time showing me the sights. W: Oh. It was fun for me, too. It gave me the chance to get away from my everyday work and do something a little bit different. M: You'll be out to see us next year, then, as you promised? W: Oh, yes. That's our present plan unless something bad comes up. We should be there sometime in early September. M: We'll be expecting you. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: The time has come to say goodbye.
Q: W: Are you sure? I think it should be the day after tomorrow. M: Well, let me see. Oh, I'm sorry. You're fight. It is the day after tomorrow. Shall we buy her a gift? W: Yes, of course. Shall we get her a new pen? M: That sounds good. But I think it's better to buy her a box of chocolates. W: Julia doesn't like sweet things. Didn't you know that? M: You're right. Er... I know. We can give her a record, for she loves music very much. W: That's great. Let's go to the music shop now. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: It's Julia's birthday tomorrow.
[Q]: W: I don't mind flying. What I don't like is not being able to keep an eye on my luggage. Whenever the man at the airport hakes my luggage, I never expect to see again. M: There is always a chance it will fly to Paris while you fly to Rome. Has anything like that ever happened to you? W: No, but it has happened to other people. Just the other day. I heard about a Japanese woman who lost her suitcase. It was a true story. She was on one of those five-day tours around Europe. M: Where did her suitcase get lost? W: I don't think she ever find out. When she arrived in Europe, her suitcase wasn't there. She had to travel through four countries in the same clothes. M: I suppose she bought another toothbrush at least. Couldn't she buy another dress? W: No, she had spent all her money on the tickets for the tour. Besides, she never had time to shop. Every time they reached another airport, she had spent her time in the luggage room looking for her suitcase. M: What a way to spend the vacation! What was said before this conversation?
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M: How do you feel about flying?