input question: Man: Well, thank you. Woman: To begin with, why don't you tell us a little about yourself? Man: Okay. Um, yeah. I've always been interested in teaching in a language program like this, and uh, I graduated with a degree in English and psychology eight years ago, [ Oh, really, both? ]. Yeah, and uh then I landed my first job overseas in Japan. Woman: Oh, wow. That's pretty impressive. What did you do there? What kind of work? Man: Well, I worked full time, um, for a private language school in Tokyo for the first two years, and then I found a job at a community college. Woman: Oh really? So, exactly what did you do in your work there then? Man: Well, I taught English and, uh, culinary arts. Woman: You taught cooking classes? Man: Well, well, I know it sounds like an unusual combination, but I completed a program in culinary arts before I got my, uh, English and psychology degrees. Woman: Oh, Wow. You've done a lot, haven't you? [ Yeah. ] So, what exactly, um, how did you teach and what exactly did you do? Man: Well, um, many of my students wanted to become chefs in restaurants, or they wanted to start their own restaurants, uh, and in our area, there were many, uh, tourists tourist spots. A lot of tourists came to that particular area, and so with English, they would be able to communicate not only with suppliers, you know things that they need for restaurant's food and so forth, but also with their customers, and so I taught them English and cooking at the same time. Woman: Wow. That's, that's pretty impressive. That's interesting. [ ... and tasty. ] Oh, I bet. So, why did you return to the United States? How long have you been back? Man: I've been back for, uh, probably about a year now. Woman: Okay, so what brought you back then? Man: Well, one of my former students opened a sushi restaurant, uh, in town, and he asked me to work with him. Woman: Really? What's the name of the restaurant? Man: Well, it's called Flying Sushi. Have you ever heard of it? Woman: Yes, I've been there. Their food is... What was said before this conversation????
output answer: Woman: Hi. Thanks for coming to the interview today. It's nice to meet you.
W: Yes, sir, but I'm sorry to say that you missed the 10:00 by 5 minutes. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Is this the terminal for the hourly shuttle to L. A.?
Q: W: Sure. What are you handing these out for? M: Well, we're trying to gather some volunteers for the day care center. W: Uh... M: It's OK. You don't have to volunteer if you eat the candies. W: I'm just playing around. Actually, I have some free time in the mornings after I go jogging. What exactly do you need? M: It's wide open right now, everything from playground assistants to diaper changers. W: Oh, I might pass on the latter. But spending some time on the playground with some small kids might be fun. M: Well, you're quite warm-hearted. I haven't even mentioned the benefits but you're volunteering. W: Oh, well, what are the benefits? M: Well, since you said you'd be likely to take a morning shift, there would be a free breakfast personally prepared by the cook. W: Great! What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Hi, would you like some free candies?
Question: W: Actually, I don't have to be at the conference before noon. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: If you are in hurry, you can take the subway. If you want to go sightseeing, take a bus.
[Q]: W: OK. A round trip ticket is $130. And we're now having a special offer. If you buy two round trip tickets, one is free. M: Really? That's great! And what's the price for a ten-year-old child? W: Children under twelve are half price. M: OK. Do you have tickets for this Friday afternoon from Oakland, coming back on Sunday afternoon? W: Let me see. No, I'm sorry, but we have tickets for next weekend. Would that be OK? M: Yes, we could go next week. I'd like to get two adult tickets and one child's ticket. W: OK. That comes to $195. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Hello, I need some information about a round trip ticket from Oakland to Los Angeles.
Problem: Given the question: W: There you are. I'm getting worried. It's so late. M: Yes. I ran into Linda and we went to a pub. She told me a funny thing. W: Oh? What was that? M: Well, she was driving home after work, and she suddenly saw an old lady on her hands and knees in the middle of the road. W: Really? M: Yes, Linda was so shocked that she stopped suddenly and the car behind crashed into hers. W: Was her hurt? M: No. W: And what was the old lady doing? M: I am just coming to that. So Linda got out of her car and saw the old lady pick up something and walk away. W: Lucky indeed. Linda didn't run her over. M: Then a policeman came. But he didn't believe what Linda said. W: Well... M: Luckily there was a witness, a man waiting for a bus. He saw it all. Guess what the old lady was doing? W: I haven't the slightest idea. M: She was looking for her gold tooth. W: A gold tooth? M: Yes, it fell out as she was crossing the road. The witness heard her saying, "Oh, my gold tooth..." What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
M: Hi, Mum.