[Q]: W: Not really...I'm sorry our holiday is over. We had a great time, didn't we? M: Mmm...it was OK. The weather wasn't as good as I'd hoped. It started to get cloudy in the last two days. I remember the forecast was for bright sunshine the whole week! W: Well,most of the week was like that. We only had a little rain,right? M: Yeah...The food in the hotel was delicious,but it was priced too high. Next time,we should stay at a cheap hotel. W: Yeah,but the waiters were very helpful,I must say. When I asked for black tea,they sent some up to our room in a while. M: Mmm...that's true. W: But I don't know why the air conditioner didn't work. It was so hot! M: It didn't help when we opened the windows,either. It didn't cool the room down at all. W: Well,that was the only thing that didn't work properly. M: Right,well,it happens sometimes. W: So...what should we do for our next holiday then? We can go somewhere else - Asia or Europe? M: Well,I would rather we go to Africa again. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Phew! Home at last! I'm glad to be back, aren't you?
input: Please answer the following: W: No, I haven't much difficulty with the pronunciation. I can pronounce English well, but I cannot spell it. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Have you any difficulty with the pronunciation, Sara?
Please answer this: M: Hi, Sharon, I had no idea. It'll take so much time. It sure makes it difficult to prepare for final exams. How about you? W: I was lucky. There seems to be a shortage of highschool teachers now. I applied to three schools and each one offered me a position. M: That's great. Which one did you like? W: I haven't decided yet. Of course, it will be easiest for me to stay here in New York or go back home to Boston, but I may go to California. M: That will be a big move. W: So tell me about your plans? M: Well, I applied to six newspapers. Last week, I had an interview with New York Times. W: How did it go? M: Not so well. I think they are looking for people with some experience. W: Have you had any other interviews? M: No, not yet. It seems that everyone wants to be a writer these days. There just aren't many jobs out there. W: That's too bad. M: Yes, I had a hope to have a job lined up by graduation. That doesn't seem likely now. W: What will you do if you can't find a job? M: In that case, I'll begin working on the master's degree in the fall. W: Good luck. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Hey, James, how is the job search going?
Problem: W: It is. M: It seems it will be a fine all day. W: I think it will be a dry day. There's hardly a cloud in the sky. M: We'll have a heat wave in the afternoon. I'm afraid. W: It's very hot today. No wind at alt. M: You're fight. There's hardly a breath of air. W: By the way, did you watch the weather forecast on the television? M: Yes, it is said a high pressure area would remain to the southwest of England. There would be a little rain or showers here or there, but bright weather the rest of the day. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: A lovely day, isn't it?
Problem: Given the question: M: This is Brown speaking. May I speak to Miss Li? W: Speaking, please. This is Li. M: Good afternoon, Miss Li. W: Good afternoon. M: Have you got the contract ready for signature? W: Yes, I have. I gave you a ring just now, but you were not in M: How about this evening? Will you be free then? Our manager invites you to dinner this evening. We can sign the contract before the dinner. W: That's very kind of you. I'll be very pleased to be with you for the dinner. When shall we meet? M: Please wait at the hotel. We'll come and pick you up at half past six. Then, we'll drive to the Capital Restaurant. It's only a ten - minute ride from your hotel. Is it convenient for you? W: That's great! See you at six thirty. M: See you soon. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: Hello, Silk Branch, Who is calling?
Problem: W: Buses leave every half an hour. You just missed the nine-thirty bus by five minutes. What was said before this conversation?

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M: When does the next bus leave for the park?