Sales Associate: Well, um, what about these over here? Man: Uh, this one is okay. I like the style, but do you the same thing in a blue, a blue color? Sales Associate: Um, well, Hmm. I don't ... I don't see a blue one, but about this green one? Man: Uh, do you have the same thing in a dark green? And what size is this one anyway? Sales Associate: It's a large. Man: Oh, my girlfriend wears a small. That won't work. Sales Associate: Well, what about this red one? Man: Ummm, it's okay. How much is it? I don't see a price tag. Sales Associate: Well, let's see. It usually sells for $34, but it's on sale for $16. Man: Hmm. Okay, I'll take it. Thanks. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: Man: Excuse me. Uh, I want to get my girlfriend a sweater for her birthday, but I can't find the right one.
Q: W: Hi, Mr. Robison, Thanks. My name's Lisa Jones, working in sales now. M: Please call me Tom, Lisa. W: OK, Tom. Have you worked here long? M: Yes, over 20 years. W: Wow that is a long time. Do you enjoy working here? M: Well, yes. I suppose I took the job because err well the money is good, and it's good place to work in, but to be honest, what I re?ally enjoy is the chance to go abroad, just visiting other countries. That's the best thing. W: That's nice, for me the best thing about working here is that I live close to the office, I can go home for lunch, and I don't have to worry about the traffic. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Hi, you must be that new secretary, welcome! I'm Tom Robison from public relations.
Question: B: I want to make his birthday a very special event. John has a sister living in France. And I'll send her a plane ticket, so that she can be here for his birthday. A: Boy! What an excellent plan! That's something special. I kind of guessed you had some secret plan and were waiting for the right time to tell me. B: Well, I didn't want to say anything until I was sure she could come. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: A: Alright, Sara, we know that you are planning something big for John's birthday. Could you tell us just what you have in your mind?
[Q]: M: Yes, certainly. The area is called the Stray. W: Why the Stray? M: It's called that because in the old days, people let their cattle stray on the area, which was common land. W: Oh, I see. M: Then, we've changes in farming and in land ownership. The Stray became part of the land owned by Harrogate. W: And is it protected? M: Oh, yes, indeed. As a special law, no one can build anything on the stray. It's protected forever. W: So it will always be park land? M: That's right. As you can see, some of the Stray is used for sports fields. W: I believe it looks lovely in the spring. M: Yes, it does. There're spring flowers on the old trees, and people visit the town just to see the flowers. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: This week's program Up Your Street takes you to Harrogate, a small town in Yorkshire. Harrogate became a fashionable resort during Victorian times, when people came to take a bath in the mineral waters. Today, few people come to visit the town for its mineral waters. Instead, Harrogate has become a popular town for people to retire to. Its clean air, attractive parks, and the absence of any industry, make this an ideal spot for people looking for a quiet life. Now, to tell us more about Harrogate, I have with me Tom Percival, President of the Chamber of Commerce. Tom, one of the things visitor notices about Harrogate is the large area of open park land right down into the middle of the town. Can you tell us more about it?
input: Please answer the following: M: Why not? It's Saturday afternoon, isn't it? W: Yes, but there's so much to do around the house. M: It can wait. W: We ought to finish washing down the kitchen walls and cupboards. M: We can do that tomorrow. We don't have to do it today. W: All right. That's a good idea. M: Talking about washing down the kitchen-where's Bob? W: He's having lunch with Georgia. M: What! Again? W: He should be back soon. M: He shouldn't spend so much time with that girl. W: You must be patient, David. Nineteen's a very difficult age, you know? M: Yes, I know. But he ought to be studying more. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: David, we shouldn't sit here doing nothing.
M: That wasn't a bad-looking car. I wouldn't mind having one like it. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
W: Did you see the car that girl just drove past in?