Q: M: As for me. swimming is my favorite sport. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: I'm fond of playing football and tennis.
Question: W: Yes, there really are too many cars on the road. More people need to carpool. M: Carpool? W: Yeah, you know, a group of people that ride to work together in one car. M: Hey, that's a good idea. How do you join a carpool? W: Well, there is a special phone number you can call. You leave a message with your address and phone number, and then someone calls you back with the names and phone numbers of other people in your area who want to carpool. M: That's really a great idea! How do you know so much about this carpool system, Nancy? W: Me? I called the number for the first time about five years ago. Carpooling is a great way to go to work. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: I was half an hour late for work today. There was just too much traffic.
[Q]: M: Yes, I got a letter from her yesterday. She said she enjoyed her visit to New York very much. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: F: Have you heard from your sister yet?
input: Please answer the following: M: Well, I was born in Springfield, Missouri, and grew up in Kansas. I didn't come from a family with wealth or position, but I did manage to get a master's degree in fine arts. W: When did you first start to make art? And what was the turning point in your life that made you an artist? M: I always liked drawing as early as I can remember, so right from then, I knew what I was going to be: an artist. W: What is it that always inspires you to create? M: Nature is the biggest inspiration. I'm always inspired by things of beauty and harmony. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Hello, everyone. Welcome to our program. Today, we are fortunate to have a special guest with us. Some of you may have heard of him before. He's an artist. His works have received many prizes and have been shown in over one hundred exhibitions across the country - Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, to name just a few. His name is Chris Cucksy. So Chris, tell us a bit about yourself.
Please answer this: Ashley: Well, um, there's your family; that's four people. [ Okay. ] There are three from my work [ Okay. ], and then Mike and Megan from across the street. And you and me, of course. Daniel: Okay. So, what is everyone bringing? Ashley: Um, let's see. Here's my list. Um ... Your brothers are bringing hamburgers, cheese, and buns. Daniel: Oh! I'm glad they are in charge of that. [ Yeah, me too. ] You know, my brother, Jim ... He eats like a horse. [ Uh-huh. ] At the last barbecue, he put away at least, what, five hotdogs and five cheeseburgers ... Ashley: No, I think it was six. Six cheeseburgers. It might have been more hotdogs. I don't know. Daniel: He was still hungry! Ashley: I know. I don't know how he did it. He does that all the time, he's ... and he's not even fat. You'd think (he would be fat). Anyway. Oh, yeah, anyway. So, my friends from work said that they could buy chips and salsa [ Okay. ], and they're going to bring a salad [ Alright. ]. And one of them is vegetarian, and so she's going to bring her own veggie burger, so you don't have to worry about her. Daniel: Okay. That's ... That'll work out. Ashley: And Mike and Megan. You're going to love this. They're going to bring some of the corn from their garden. Daniel: Oh, their corn is always so, so good. Ashley: Yeah, I know. It's wonderful. Daniel: So, um, yeah. What about drink? Ashley: Well, we're going to have soda and juice, and ice water as well. Daniel: Okay. And what about dessert? Ashley: I already have some ice cream and some homemade apple pie in the fridge. Daniel: Oh. I can't wait. Ashley: This is going to be fun. Ashley: Yeah. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: Daniel: Hey, Ashley. How many people are coming to the barbecue tomorrow?
Question: W: Expensive? You shouldn't have said so. What was said before this conversation?
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M: I paid fifteen dollars for three books. I think they are too expensive.