Q: M: When is Thanksgiving Day? W: It's celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. What are your plans for it? M: I have no idea yet. What about you? W: The same as usual. My aunts and uncles and cousins come to our house for dinner. M: Oh, your family get together. What do you usually do? W: We usually have a big meal. My mother cooks turkey. But I prepare the vegetables. My aunts usually bring the pies. The women cook the meal, and the men wash the dishes. M: Really? In my family, when we get together the kids wash the dishes. The whole thing is a lot of work. W: Yes, but I like Thanksgiving. I was out of the country last year, and really missed it. That's one time in the year when families get together. John, if you haven't got any plans, why don't you come to my house to spend the holiday with us? M: Yes, that sounds like a good idea. Thanks a lot. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Today's November 15th. It's almost time for Thanks giving.
Question: M: I think your mom is a little too selfish! Plus, I don't really think "Betty Bettson" sounds like a name I'd want to have. W: OK. I just had to ask. I didn't like the idea much, either. I really love the name Laura, though. M: That's nice. But I think we should give her a really strong name so she's tough. How about Helga or Josephine? W: Those names make me think of unattractive women! Helga sounds like a lady who could carry me under her arm! M: That's the idea! I don't want anyone thinking they can mess with my daughter. I want her to be able to stand up to people, especially any boys who might try to look at her. W: I don't think a name has that much power, dear. M: OK. I see your point. I'll just have to take care of the boys myself. I know this baby is going to be beautiful! W: That's right. Let's not give her an ugly name! How about something more elegant, like Victoria? M: I like that! What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: My mom thinks that we should name the baby after her. What do you think?
[Q]: W: Fine, thank you. A bit too busy, though, you know, I'm trying to put everything in order in mynew apartment. M: Oh, I see. Well, I was wondering if you'd like to go to a concert tomorrow evening. I think it'll begood. And if I remember correctly, you did say you like pop music. W: Yes, that's right. I do. It's nice of you to ask me, Mac. But I don't think I can. Margaret has already asked me to see a friend and then we'll go tothe cinema together. In fact, she's getting the tickets this evening. M: Oh, well. Never mind. What about next weekend? This concert is still on then, I think, if you're free next Saturday. W: Oh, I'd like to very much, but what time exactly? M: Well, it starts at 7:00 P.m., I think. W: Oh, good, that'll be fine. The basketball match will be over by 5:30, I'm sure. M: Good, I'll call you again when I get the tickets. W: Sure. Bye for now. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Hello, Lucy. This is Mac. How are you?
input: Please answer the following: W: Hi, Tom. Haven't seen you for ages. Any news? M: I'm going to take a business course when I leave school. W: Are you? Very glad to hear it. Then what are you going to do when you finish? M: Oh, I shall go back to Shanghai to practise there. W: That's a good idea. You know there are more opportunities for business there than in Beijing. And English is very useful in the job. M: Yes, I think it'll be very useful in many ways. W: Besides, Shanghai is an international trade centre. English is used almost everywhere. M: Then I'll be a very promising businessman there. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Hi, Lucy.
Please answer this: M: It's Friday night. There's no school tomorrow. W: Yes, but tomorrow we have to get up early and go shopping. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Kids! It's your bedtime. Go uptairs and go to bed.
Question: M: Great and the people are very friendly. What was said before this conversation?
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W: What do you think of China?