[Q]: W: In just two weeks, and I am excited. I've been looking forward to this training program for a long time. But there are still a few things I need to do before I go. M: Like what? W: Like renewing my passport and figuring out what to do with my apartment while I'm gone. M: You are not going to give it up, are you? W: No way! I'll never find another apartment like it around here. But I don't like the idea of paying three months for an empty apartment, either. So, I'm looking for someone to take it while I'm away. M: Um, let me think. Oh, I know just a person. An old colleague of mine, Jim Thomas. He is coming here to do some research this summer, from June to August. W: Well, that's exactly when I'll be away! M: Tell you what: I'll be calling Jim late this week anyway, so I'll mention it to him. W: Well, thanks, Bill. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe, Dorothy. When are you leaving?
input: Please answer the following: John: No problem. Glad you could make it. Hey. Have you met any of the famous guests so far? Heather: Uh, no. Who exactly? John: Well, there is Gregorio Zuttlemisterburger ... [Who?]. Ah. They call him the "Grip" for short. Heather: Who in the world is he? John: You've never heard of him? [No.] He's the world famous snake trainer ... He's never met a snake he couldn't train to dance and hiss at the same time. Heather: Seriously? Where is he? John: Uh, he's the tall guy over there in the purple jacket and green pants. He probably has a snake or two with him tonight. Heather: Huh? John: And then there is Georgina, the Great. Heather: Georgina ... and great for what? John: Are you serious? You've never heard of her? She is the world's greatest arm wrestler. I mean, World champion. She's the petite woman next to the fireplace with the bright yellow dress and the tennis shoes. Heather: I thought you said famous people ... like, like people we all know. John: And, and there is Brad Pitt ... Heather: Now, there's someone I recognize ... John: ... the captain of the national Yo-Yo team [What?]. Yeah. He's the short, stocky man sitting at the table wearing the black and red checkered shirt. I'm sure he'd do a few tricks for you if you asked. Heather: Uh, no thank you. I think I've had enough entertainment for one evening. John: Okay. What was said before this conversation?
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output: Heather: Hey. John. This looks a great party. [Yeah!] Thanks for inviting me.
Please answer this: W: I wouldn't miss it for the world! It's sure to be fun. She's invited a lot of friends. Do you think everyone will be able to get into her house? M: If everyone turned up, it would be very crowded. But a few said that they couldn't go, so I think it should be OK. W: Are you taking anything? M: I've got her a birthday present and I'll take a bottle of wine too. W: That's a good idea. She has bought plenty of food and drinks. It's going to be a noisy party. I hope her neighbours don't mind too much. M: Helen gets on very well with her neighbours. I wouldn't be surprised if they went to the party too. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Are you going to Helen's birthday party on Friday evening?
Problem: W: It's right there in the cupboard with your other ties. M: There's a green one and a couple of brown ones, but no red one. W: Here it is in your drawer. You must have put it there when you brought it home. M: I suppose so. We'd better hurry up or we're going to be late. The Smiths said to come at 7:00. W: Oh, it's 6:24 now. Sue isn't here to take care of the children yet. M: She shall be here at 6:40. That still gives us time to get there. W: Who else is coming tonight? M: The Browns and the Franks. And Mrs. Johnson's sister will be there too. W: Well. I think we'd better go down. Sue should be here pretty soon. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Where did you put my new red tie?
Problem: Given the question: M: She won't finish work until 4:30. It will take her 15 minutes to get here. What was said before this conversation?
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W: What time is Susan coming?
Problem: W: Oh, sorry. My parents and I were out shopping then. We bought some apples and eggs. What was said before this conversation?

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M: Hi, Lucy! I made a telephone call to you at five this afternoon. But nobody answered it. What were you doing then?