Please answer this: M: I'm afraid that's impossible because I haven't been able to come up with the cash, and someone else has already made a down payment on it. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Jim, are you planning to buy that nice blue Ford car you looked at last week?

Please answer this: M: Yes, but I'm not quite sure about the status of those industries now. Couldyou tell us something about that? W: Yes, of course. In fact, they are less significant, but steel-related manufacturing still accounts for 44% of industrial activity. So it's still very important. In fact, 80% of Spain's machine tools are from the Basque Country. As for paper processing, there's still a little. But it's no longer what it once was in the region. So, is that clear? M: Yes, thanks. W: Now, to get back to what I was saying, there's a lot of unemployment as wellas geographical problems in the region. M: Sorry, Victoria. What do you mean by geographical problems? W: Well, what I mean is the area is very hilly, mountainous in parts. So there used to be transport problems, now though there are new train links and betterroads, but it may be that some smaller towns inland remain not very well connected, is that OK? Does that make sense? When we talk about specific location suggestions for the factory, we'll see this in more detail, so we'll come back to this question, OK? M: OK, right. W: So I was about to say something about the work force in the region and thelevel of training and education. In general, it's very good and improving. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Well, the main activities in the region were historically steel and paper processing, I think.

Please answer this: Diane: Uh, hi. It's David, right? Doug: No, Doug. Remember? We met at Gary's party last Friday night. Diane: Oh, yeah. Now I remember. You were standing all alone ... uh, oh, I ... I mean ... I mean, you ... you know. We started talking about school and stuff. [Yeah, yeah.]. Uh, how did you know I lived here? Doug: Well, I just live around the corner, and I asked Gary if he knew how I could contact you, and ... Diane: And? Doug: Well, I was just wondering if you'd like to go out this Thursday night. [Oh.]. Well, there's this real great movie playing downtown at the theater, [Uh ...] and I thought ... Well ... well, we can't use my car 'cause I was in an accident with this wild man driving this BMW, so I've already checked the bus schedule, and ... Diane: Uh-hem [Well], Well, David [No Doug! Remember?] Oh yeah. Doug. I'm sorry, but I have to work that evening. Doug: Oh really? Well, I thought you said before that you quit your job. Diane: Well, I did, but I found a new one. Doug: Uh, well, how about this Friday night? We could have dinner and then see that movie. Diane: A movie? How boring! Doug: Well, well, uh, well. A movie? Yeah, for ... forget a movie. Diane: Anyway, I'm afraid I have to cook dinner for my family, and ... Doug: Hey, I love to cook. We could whip something up together! I mean, it would be great! Diane: I don't think that's a good idea. It's just a family occasion and ... Doug: Well, hey, are you free this Saturday night? I have two tickets to the football game, and I thought ... Diane: Sure. I'd love to go. [Okay!] I've wanted to see a game all year. [Yeah!] My roommate will be so surprised when she finds out I have a ticket for her, and ... Doug: Well, but ... Diane: Oh [car screeching ... ] ... and here's my brother! He's a defensive lineman on the team. Doug: Well, he doesn't look too happy. Diane: Ah, he's a teddy bear, but hasn't been the same since someone ran into his BMW. Doug: Oh. Let me guess. Red, right? Diane: Right. [Oh] And, it's just that he's a little... What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
Doug: Uh, hi there Diane. Nah, okay. Uh ... Hi, what's up, Di? Okay, here we go... [doorbell ringing ]