Problem: Given the question: M: Sorry, but I was very comfortable. W: But do you put your feet on your own desk? M: No, never. I don't want to mark my desk. W: Well, would you please keep my desk clean? M: Aren't you going to sell it? W: Yes, but who wants a badly marked one? What was said before this conversation?
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W: Would you mind taking your feet off the desk, Bill?

Problem: Given the question: 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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M: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe, Dorothy. When are you leaving?

Problem: Given the question: W: Hi, Mark! I've just got back from the Art Gallery. They had a wonderful art exhibition today. You shouldn't have stayed home and worked on that paper. I think you would have been inspired by some of the paintings. M: Oh, Idon't know. I don't really care for modern art. W: I think you should think ofmodern art like food. You need to taste things to see if you like them. You know, some of the pieces at the exhibition were even for sale. The last one was on sale for $9,000. M: $9,000? Well, I may go and visit the exhibition tomorrow, but I'm not going tobuy anything. W: OK, let me know how it goes, won't you? And you might give Tom a call. He wanted to go with me today but his aunt was intown so he couldn't. He really wants to go. M: OK, I will. What was said before this conversation?
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M: Hi, Jenny. What did you do today?