input question: W: I'd love to, John, but where would we stay? M: At a friend's house. I always stay with him and there's room for you too. W: OK. He won't mind? M: Of course not. He's looking forward to meeting you. W: Will we drive to New York? M: Yes, it takes about six hours. We can leave about noon and get there by suppertime. W: What's the climate like? M: It may be cold and rainy. Better bring a jacket and good walking shoes. W: Well, when do we leave? M: How about Thursday? Can you be ready by noon? W: No problem. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: How would you like to come to New York with me over the spring break, Julia?
M: Not too bad. But I'm sure I made some mistakes in the science paper and maths paper. W: Me, too. The science paper was not easy this time, was it? M: It seems that our new science teacher likes to give us tough exams. W: I have the same feeling. He looks only 25 or so. M: Maybe he hopes to make us pay more attention to his lessons in this way. W: Really? M: Well. I'm only joking. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: How were your exams,Mike?
Q: M: You don't have to be very creative. It's very standard and more or less the same every year. For example, the sports day begins with throwing events. All jumping events take place before lunch. W: Why? M: That's because the school doesn't want the athletes to jump after eating. The jumping events take place after the throwing events. And the long distance race takes place before the jumping events. W: And after lunch? M: Actually, the school doesn't want any events to take place at that time. But they can practise for the next event. W: Do you mean the 100-meter race? M: Yes. It demands a lot of energy and seems to be the most exciting event, so it takes place at the end of the day, which is around 5:00 p. m. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: I have no idea how to finish the timetable.
Question: W: Yeah, with my parents. We just got back on Saturday. It was wonderful! M: What sights did you visit? W: Well, we saw all the most famous places, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral... They were so interesting. M: Did you take any tours? W: Just one - a boat tour on the Seine River. M: Wow! That sounds fantastic. W: Yeah. It was a great way to see the city. M: Did you go to any of the famous art museums? W: Yeah. My parents love art, so they spent hours in the museums. But for me, it was pretty boring. I'm just not very interested in paintings. M: So, what else did you do? W: Well, I guess my favorite thing to do was just to sit in cafes and watch the people. It was really relaxing, and French coffee is terrific. M: It sounds like a great vacation to me. But I have work at hand. Hopefully I'll be there one day. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: So, how was your vacation? You went to Paris, didn't you?
[Q]: M: There's no need to write to him. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: You have arranged to Mr. Johnson on Wednesday. So I don't have to write to him, do I?
Problem: Given the question: W: You're fight. M: Look, I know how you feel about my smoking. You don't have to tell me every day. W: I'm sorry. I worry about you. M: Let's be honest. There's always going to be a reason. After you graduate, it's going to be hard to find a job, then there will be the stress from just starting a job. M: OK, I get your point. It's just so hard. You don't really understand because you have never smoked. W: You need some help. Why don't you go to a doctor? M: You mean a psychiatrist? W: No, I don't. I mean a general practitioner. Maybe you can get a patch, or some pills, well, I don't know, something to help you with the withdrawal. M: Really, I believe I can quit on my own. But I'll think about it. I will. W: All fight. I won't mention it for a week. Then I want to know your decision. Because if you don't get some help, I need to rethink our plans. M: You mean you'd break our engagement over this? I can't believe it! W: I don't know. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
M: We seem to be having this conversation over and over again.