Q: W: About six months now. M: Why did you choose Beirut? W: Because, Mike-my husband-and I have always loved Arab culture and the language. Mike's an English teacher and he got a job here in a language school. M: Why did you want to take a year off? W: Basically I wanted a break from teaching. I love teaching children but I needed a change. Also I've been drawing and painting since I was little but I've never really had the chance to study drawing. So this seemed like the perfect opportunity to have a change and learn to draw properly. M: Well, I found a fantastic art teacher, called Omayma, and I've been having classes with her since October. She's great and she speaks English, which is lucky, because I don't know much Arabic yet. But I'm learning the language as quickly as I can. W: Is Arabic a difficult language to learn? M: Incredibly difficult! Especially the pronunciation. You have to learn to make a lot of new sounds. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: So, how long have you been living here?
Question: M: I began to work after the TV news finished. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: F: When did you start your work last night?
[Q]: M: Hello, Kate. Where's Jane? I want her to type this letter for me. W: I'm afraid she can't, Tom. She isn't working today. M: Oh, why? Is she ill? W: No. She's studying for an exam. M: An exam. Is she going to school? W: Yes, she is. She's learning Japanese in night school. M: I see. Are you going to night school, too? W: No, I'm not, not this year. But I'm thinking about taking a course next year. M: That's a good idea. Is it expensive? W: No, not very. Anyway, it's worth the money. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: [A knock at the door.] Come in, please.
input: Please answer the following: W: I'd like some plants that can keep the earth fresh. M: Especially in this cold season when you can't keep die window open, isn't it? W: Absolutely. And something that's easy to care for and not expensive. M: OK, Miss. Our shop won't disappoint you. Look at these plants. They've just come in and I bet you like one of them. This is a corn plant. The tall tree can grow more than six feet and it doesn't need any water or light. W: Quite striking, isn't it? What's that? M: A palm. It adds a tropical touch to your room. The leaves are perfect for cleaning your air. It has a long life and it's easy to care for. W: Oh, this lovely small plant has beautiful white flower. What do you call it? M: Peace lily. Even the flower isn't blooming, its dense leaves look great. W: Perfect. It's just what I want. M: Won't you have a look at Janet Craig and Mother-in-Law's Tongue? And they're just as good. M: No, thanks. The peace lily is OK. The more I see, the less certain I become, you know. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Hi, Miss. Freezing cold, isn't it? What can I do for you?
Please answer this: F: Could you make it later? I'll have to make a call at that time. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: I'll meet you at six, OK?
Question: W: It doesn't matter. No one will be looking at us in his crowd. What was said before this conversation?
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M: The music is so beautiful that I'd like to dance. But I don't know the steps.