Q: W: Speaking. M: Good morning, Petty. W: Good morning, Steward. M: I'd like to discuss your suggestion with you as soon as possible. Would Tuesday be all right for you? W: Tuesday. That's tomorrow? M: Yes. W: Let me see. How about tomorrow, say, 8:30? M: Then suppose I come to your at 8:30 tomorrow. W: Good. I'll be expecting you then. M: Thank you. Good-bye. W: Good-bye. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: May I speak to Petty?
Question: M: The film will start at 8: 30. It's 8:00 now. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: F: Look at the clock. We'll be late.
[Q]: W: Hello, Sam. This is Paula Hanson, Sorry to bother you, but I'm having a small problem I thought you might be able to help me with. M: Sure, Paula. What's up? W: Well, you know Sarah and I moved into an off-campus apartment in the fall,on the west side of town. Any way, we've been happy with it until the past couple of months. M: Yeah. What happened? W: Well,the dishwasher broken down,so we reported it to Ms. Corners,the owner. She said she'd take care of it, but a month went by and nothing happened. M: Did you get back in touch with her? W: I got a repairperson to give me an estimate,and then I sent it to her. When I didn't hear from her,I had the repair done. And I deducted the cost from the rent check. M: So what's the problem? W: She called here madly. She said she could have gotten the repair done for less money. Now, she's threatening to expel us for not paying the full rent. M: Hold on, Paula. It does sound pretty serious. But I'm sure you can all sit down and work this out. W: Well,you're over at the law school. So, I wondered if you would mind coming with Sarah and me when we go to talk to Ms. Corners. We're supposed to meet with her tomorrow night at eight. M: Sure. I haven't studied a lot about contracts yet,but I'll be glad to help you straighten things out. Why don't I stop by about 7:30? W: Thanks Sam. You are our lifesaver. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Hello?
input: Please answer the following: M: And this sports shirt too, all cleaned and ironed. When will they be ready? W: Is Sunday morning soon enough? M: Well, yes, but I need that coat earlier. W: We do have a special quick service at an extra charge of 15%. M: When will it be ready? W: Tomorrow afternoon. Any time after four o'clock. M: How late are you open? W: Until 9 o'clock in the evening, sir. M: Fine. That leaves me plenty of time to pick it up after work. W: OK. You can come for the coat any time after 4 o, clock. M: Good. Thank you. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Let's see. That's two pairs of trousers, one lady's dress and one man's overcoat.
Please answer this: W: I know, honey. But we haveto wait in line to pay for these things we need. M: You promised we'd be homein time. W: Be a little patient, Jack. We'll get out of here soon. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Mom, this is going to take forever! Animal World will be on in 20 minutes. It's my favorite program. You know I can't miss it!
Question: W: I'm sorry. M: You look pale, Jessie. Are you all right? W: No, I'm not feeling well. Mr. Brown. M: What seems to be the problem? W: I guess I ate something bad at lunch. M: And you have a stomachache now? W: Yes, I think so. M: Can you walk to the school clinic? Or shall I send for the doctor? W: No, thanks. It doesn't matter too much. I will go to the doctor after class. M: Ok. I'll finish the class in a minute. Then I'll send you to the clinic. W: Thank you so much. Mr. Brown. M: Don't mention it. What was said before this conversation?
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M: Now, can anyone summarize the main idea of the passage? Yes, Jessie, please?