input question: M: No. I have a class until 1 o'clock, and after that I'm going to spend a couple of hours at the library before going home. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Ray, are you going straight home after school today?
M: Why? Is there lots of information about trees? W: No. It's mainly about wild birds that live in the forest. When I went there, there was a special plant exhibition, and they're having a study day for teenagers there about different kinds of clouds. M: That's useful for me when I go sailing. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: I visited the new museum near the city center last month. It opened two weeks ago. You'd like it.
Q: M: I'd like to speak to someone about reservations. W: I can help you with that. What date would you like to make a reservation for? M: We'll be arriving May 12th, but I would like to make reservations for the penthouse. W: Oh, I'm sorry sir. I only handle bookings for our standard rooms. The person you need to speak with is Tony Parker, he makes all the arrangements for our executive accounts. Unfortunately, he's not here right now. Can I take your name and number and have him get back to you? M: When do you expect him back? W: He'll be out all afternoon; he might not be able to return your call until tomorrow. Will that be alright? M: Yes, I suppose. My name is Sam Darcy. He can contact me at 660 843 3235. W: Could you please spell your last name for me? M: Sure. It's D A R C Y. W: Okay, Mr. Darcy, and your phone number is 660 843 3233? M: That's 3235. W: Sorry! 3235. Great. I'll have Tony call you first thing tomorrow morning. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Hello, Pasadena Inn. How may I direct your call?
Question: W: Oh, sorry. I'm afraid I can't. I'm seeing my uncle off at the airport at 7: 30. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Shall we play basketball tonight?
[Q]: M: My teacher wasn't happy with my mid-term essay. She told me to do it all over again. W: At least, she gave you a second chance. M: Yeah, I have to admit that. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: You look tired, John. What have you been doing?
Problem: Given the question: W: Late last night? That's strange. What did he look like? M: He seemed to be about thirty or so. W: Was he tall or short? M: He wasn't very tall, nor very short. About aver age height, I think. W: Was he fat or thin? M: A bit thin, if I remember correctly. Anyway, certainly not fat, but then he wasn't very thin either. W: Was there anything unusual about his looks? What kind of face did he have-round, square or long? M: Let me think...It was rather square, but not very. Or was it? Really, I didn't notice. It was so late and the lighting wasn't good. W: Was he wearing glasses? M: Was he or wasn't he? I'm not sure now. You see, I was so tired and sleepy. I didn't notice. I didn't pay much attention. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
M: Someone came late last night looking for you. I told him you were out and suggested that he leave a no te, but he didn't.