W: Um, I work for the BBC World Service. M: Ah, and how long have you worked for the BBC? W: I've been with the BBC for five years. Yes, exactly five years. M: And how long have you been their German correspondent? W: For two years. M: And what did you do before the BBC? W: I worked as an interpreter for the EU. M: As you know, this job is based in Geneva. Have you ever lived abroad before? W: Oh yes, I have. M: And when did you live abroad? W: Well, in fact, I was born in Argentina and I lived there until I was eleven. Also, I lived and worked in Brussels for two years when I was working for the EU. M: Mmm... That's interesting. Have you travelled much? W: Oh yes, indeed. I've travelled all over western and eastern Europe, and I've also been to many parts of South America. M: Mmm... And why did you go to these places? W: Well, mostly for pleasure, but three years ago I went back to Argentina to cover various political stories for the BBC. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Who do you work for at the moment, Ms. Mann?
Q: F: Er. Upstairs on the second floor, first door on the left. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Excuse me. Where's the manager's office, please?
Question: Father: Uh, what, what, uh, uh!?!? Daughter: The movie is over. You slept through the best part. Father: Ah, ah, I must have dozed off during the last few minutes. Daughter: Right. You were gone for so long you should have brought your pillow and blanket. So, what did you think about it? Father: Well, overall, I'm a little disappointed with the movie. I mean, the story was a little bizarre, you have to admit. I mean, really. How believable is a plot about a captain who navigates his spaceship to the far reaches of the galaxy and encounters a race of frog people. I mean, come on. Daughter: Ah, I thought it was fantastic [Uhhh]. I mean, you have to admit that the special effects were awesome, and the acting wasn't bad either. Father: Ah, come on. What about the ship's communications officer? I mean, what did you think about him? [Well ...] Wasn't he a little weird to you? He was always talking to himself, and he had that funny hairdo? Daughter: Well, he was a little ... unusual [Yeah, yeah], but the ship's doctor was amazing. It was so cool when he brought the captain back to life during one of the battles. Father: That was pretty realistic, but then the rest of the movie just went from bad to worse. And the photography was so fake! Daughter: How do you know? You were snoring so loud the neighbors probably had to close their windows. It was that bad. Father: Ah, well, let's go to bed What was said before this conversation?
Answer: Daughter: Dad, Dad, Dad!
[Q]: M: Well, I've always tried to employ local people to help the local industry. But because we are not province of Spain with little unemployment, I have to use people from outside the area, too. W: What about management style? Are you a hard manager, John? M: No, I don't think so. I've got strong character and as a manager, I am strong, but when I need to fire people, I give them five or... ten more chances. W: And what's the future for you? What will keep you going? M: For business, well, a new vice president joined the company two weeks ago, so I can devote more time to customers and new products. And privately, I have decided to improve my quality of life. I am thinking of taking every Wednesday afternoon off. This means I can do some training courses, more relaxing activities. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: John, just a few questions on your motivation. I know you developed your business with local people. What made you do that?
input: Please answer the following: W: Shall I lend you some? What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: I'd like to have that coat. But I haven't got enough money.
W: Excellent! I can't believe I just bought a house! When can I move in? M: The previous owners need to clean the house this weekend, but you can move in on Monday morning. Do you have the keys? W: No, I don't have the keys. Can I pick them up from your office tomorrow? M: My office isn't open on Fridays, but I can bring them to you this weekend. Do you have all the copies of these important papers? W: Yes. I have a question. Do you sell houses in Springfield, too? My friend wants to sell his house and I'd love to recommend you. M: Yes, I do. Thanks for the recommendation! What was said before this conversation?
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M: OK, just sign your name right here on this line, and you'll officially own your house!