[Q]: W: I know. It's hard. What does he need? M: Well, darling, the other day he said that he needed a car. W: Yeah, right. Well, I think that's a little beyond us. M: Yeah, it'd be fun, but it's just a little too expensive. W: There's the usual kind of thing, like a wallet or tie. M: Oh, please, not for his sixtieth. I think we should get him something more expensive than that, don't you? I mean, we want to get something good, something... W: Something unusual? M: Yeah. W: Well, how about a computer? We could get him a computer. That way we could keep in touch on email. M: No, no, no. You know him. He says he's too old to learn how to use a computer. He isn't, of course, but I don't think he'd ever use it. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Oh, we still haven't decided what to get him.

[Q]: M: Mary, you should know better than to take Tom's words too seriously. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: I thought Tom said he got A's in all his tests.

[Q]: W: That's terrific. It would be great if you could get back in shape in time for the World Cup. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Good news, I'm not going to have surgery after all. The doctor says I can start working out again soon and maybe play football like before in a few weeks.

[Q]: M: And this sports shirt too, all cleaned and ironed. When will they be ready? W: Is Sunday morning soon enough? M: Well, yes, but I need that coat earlier. W: We do have a special quick service at an extra charge of 15%. M: When will it be ready? W: Tomorrow afternoon. Any time after four o'clock. M: How late are you open? W: Until 9 o'clock in the evening, sir. M: Fine. That leaves me plenty of time to pick it up after work. W: OK. You can come for the coat any time after 4 o, clock. M: Good. Thank you. What was said before this conversation?
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W: Let's see. That's two pairs of trousers, one lady's dress and one man's overcoat.