Q: Read the below conversation. Lisa: Hi, Tim. So, are you doing some last-minute shopping before the weekend? Tim: Well, actually, I'm looking for supplies to put together 72-hour kits for each member of my family. Lisa: [A] 72-hour kit? What's that? Tim: Basically, a 72-hour kit contains emergency supplies you would need to sustain yourself for three days in case of an emergency, like an earthquake. Lisa: An earthquake?! We haven't had an earthquake in years. Tim: Well, you never know; you have to be prepared. Hey, if earthquakes don't get you, it could be a flood, hurricane, snowstorm, power outage, fire, alien attack. [Alien attack!] Well, you never know. Think of any situation in which you might find yourself without the basic necessities of life, including shelter, food, and water, for over a period of time. Lisa: Hum. So, what do you keep in a 42-hour, um, ... I mean 72-kit? Tim: Well, you should have enough food and water to last you three days, and you might want to pack a basic water filter or water purification tablets in case your only water source turns out to be a murky pool of bug-infested water. [Ugh!] Hey, sometimes you don't have a choice, and as for food, you should keep it simple: food that requires no preparation and that doesn't spoil. And no canned goods because they are often too heavy and bulky. [Okay, that makes sense.] And unless you have a can opener or the can has a pull-tab lid, you'll have to use a rock or something to open them. [Ah, instant mashed green beens.] Yeah, and oh, energy bars, beef jerky, and a mix of nuts, raisins, and chocolate are possibilities. Lisa: Huh, the food might be nasty, but I guess you could survive ... barely. Tim: Well, the food doesn't have to taste bad; just select things that are easy to prepare, and you might want to include some basic comfort foods like a couple of candy bars. Then, you have to decide on the type of shelter you might need. Lisa: A hotel sounds nice. Tim: Yeah, but that's really not an option. The reality is that you might have to evacuate to a... What would the listener say?
A: Tim: Yeah, but most people thinking about it after it is too late.
Question: Read the below conversation. W: Is it raining outside, Bob? What would the listener say?
Answer: M: Is it raining? Can't you see that I'm almost wet to the skin?
[Q]: Read the below conversation. W: Oh, I'm sorry, Mr. Smith. M: What's up, Mary? W: I'm afraid I can't work overtime tomorrow. John and I are holding a party for the 5th anniversary of our wedding. What would the listener say?
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[A]: M: That's all right. Enjoy yourselves.
input: Please answer the following: Read the below conversation. W: Excuse me. I just received my telephone bill, and there's a problem with it. M: May I see your bill, please? W: Certainly. There it is. On July 1st, I really don't know anybody in Finland. M: OK, don't worry. I'll take the call off. Let's see...it was $42. Your bill was $ 66.10, minus $42, so your new total is $24.10. I'm very sorry about the mistake. What would the listener say?
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output: W: That's OK. It wasn't your fault.
Please answer this: Read the below conversation. W: This is a lovely house! M: Thank you, Jean. W: It's very close to your office, isn't it? M: Yes, it is. I always walk to work-even when it rains. W: I usually take the bus. It takes so long! M: How long does it take? W: Oh, it takes about 45 minutes. M: That's a long time. Well, have some pizza, please! W: (Taking a bite.) This is delicious! Do you bake all of your pizza? M: Yes, I usually bake something on the weekend or holidays. W: You are a wonderful cook! M: Thank you. W: I never cook at home. It is my husband Andy who usually does all the cooking. M: Do you often go out to eat? W: Yes, when he doesn't have time to cook, we will go out to eat somewhere. M: There are some wonderful restaurants in the city. What would the listener say?
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Answer: W: Too many! You can eat at a different restaurant every day.
Question: Read the below conversation. Merchant: Well hi there. What are you looking for today? Customer: Uh, I'm just looking. Merchant: Well, how about a ring for someone special? Customer: There IS no one special. Merchant: Well, take a look at this CD player. A great bargain today only. Customer: Nah. I already have one, plus the handle is cracked. Merchant: Okay. Well what about this genuine leather jacket? It would look great on you. Customer: Hum. Let me take a look at it. Merchant: Sure. Customer: Umm. There are stains on the sleeves. I'll pass. Merchant: Well okay. Well, wouldn't you like to walk home with some of these great records? Some of the best hits from the 1960's. Customer: Yeah, let's see. [Yeah] Now here's something I'd ... Ah, these records are scratched. Merchant: [Laughter] Just in a couple places. Listen. I'll sell you these ten records for fifty dollars. A steal! Customer: Whoa! They're way too expensive. I'll give you twenty-five bucks for them. Merchant: Ah, come on. I can't charge you less than thirty dollars and break even. Customer: Well, that guy over there is selling similar records for a much better price [Ah!], so thanks anyway. Merchant: Wait, wait, wait, wait. You drive a hard bargain. Twenty-eight dollars, and that's my final offer. Customer: Huh ... I'll think about it. Merchant: Wait, wait, wait, wait. Listen. I'll even throw in this vase. Customer: Now what am I going to do with a vase? Merchant: Well, you can give it to that someone special when you find her... and this ring would look great with it. What would the listener say?
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Customer: Oh, I'll stick with the records.