input question: M: I don't really trust big advertisers, so... W: Oh, it's not like that. We're a small nonprofit organization, and we're hoping to save our local papers and all the jobs they create. M: Oh, that's an awesome cause! Fire away! W: Great. So, tell me what you like about newspapers. M: Well, there is a certain feel to holding a paper and turning the pages. The touch and sound of the paper as I fold it are so pleasant... A tablet can't give you this kind of feeling at all. W: Do you usually read the whole paper or go through different sections to pick out your favorite articles? M: I like being able to look around and find what I want. I can do this very quickly with a newspaper, but online news is tough for me to sort through. It takes me forever just to find something good, and sometimes when I do, it turns out to be something different! W: Do you dislike anything about your newspaper? M: Well, the only thing I can think of is all the ads nowadays. But it's even worse online, so I guess the answer is no! What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Excuse me, sir. I notice you're reading a newspaper. Can I ask you some questions for a market research project?
M: Good morning, Cathy. W: I want to have a dinner party to celebrate my birthday. Would you come? M: I'd love to, Cathy. What time? W: Next weekend, on Saturday. M: Saturday do you say? W: If that's all right with you. M: I'm afraid I'm busy then. I've already had plans. W: What about Sunday? M: I'm sure it will be all fight. W: Good, you'd better around 6:30 or 7:00, we'll heve time to chat a while. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Good morning, Uncle Smith.
Q: M: That's her opinion, most others think differently. W: But sometimes she seems to have a good judgement. M: Oh, really? What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Mary seems to think that the price will be going up again.
Question: M: Why not find a cook to help you? What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: There is lot of food need to be prepared. I'm afraid I can't work it myself.
[Q]: W: Why book a hotel? My brother has 2 spare rooms in his apartment. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: I am going to New York next week, but the hotel I booked is really expensive.
Problem: Given the question: W: It's not your fault. After all, it's the busiest time of the day. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
M: Please excuse me for coming late.