Q: M: No, thank you. But we have a small problem. Can you help us? W: Sure. What can I do for you? M: We are looking for a hotel. Are there any hotels near here? W: Yes, there are some hotels in the street. The nearest one is next to the bank. It's quite modern. M: Do you think there're any inexpensive ones nearby? We're leaving tomorrow morning. W: Yes. Drive west for about two minutes and you will find a grey building on the right side. It's a traditional family style hotel, very comfortable, and the price is quite reasonable. M: It sounds nice. Thank you very much for your help. W: That's all right. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Good evening, sir, madam. A table for two?
Question: W: We have a garden and some fruit trees, and we raise some fish in the small pond. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: How do you manage to feed your family when food prices are so high?
[Q]: W: Do you have something special in mind? M: No. not really. I just thought it might be fun to do something new. W: Do something for a change, you mean? M: Yes, something different. W: I usually go shopping and have my hair cut during the weekend and you usually watch football matches on TV. M: Yes. you often have tea with your friends. And I sometimes play cards with my friends. We have seldom done anything together since we were married. W: Now I've got an idea. Why don't we go for a picnic this weekend? M: Good idea! I will choose the place and you can prepare the food. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: What shall we do this weekend?
input: Please answer the following: W: If you're in a hurry, you should take a taxi. But it's very expensive. M: I'm in no particular hurry. W: Well, take an airport bus then, it will cost you only about 5. M: That's a good idea. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: What's the best way to downtown?
Please answer this: M: Hello, I saw your advertisement in the newspaper. Can you give me some information, please? W: Yes, of course. What would you like to know? M: Well, first, how long are the courses? W: They are 6 or 9 months long and the next course begins next Monday. M: How many students will there be in the class? Not too many, I hope. W: Usually, there are 15. We find that a good number. M: OK. Now, I saw the price of the course in the newspaper, but will I have to pay for anything else? W: Only for the textbook, which costs twelve pounds ninety-nine. M: I see. When can I come and pay? W: Well, the school is open from 8 am to 7 pm Monday to Friday and on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm. M: OK. I see. Well, thank you very much. Goodbye. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Hello, School of English Studies.
Question: M: Oh, I planned to take the 8:50 train. But the manager phoned me at about 8:15 and asked me to deal with something urgent. When I finished it, it was already 9:50. W: So you had to take the 10:30 train. Right? M: Yes. But when I hurried to the railway station, I was told the train would be delayed for fifteen minutes. What was said before this conversation?
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W: When did you leave for Beijing last Sunday?