Q: Diane: Uh, hi. It's David, right? Doug: No, Doug. Remember? We met at Gary's party last Friday night. Diane: Oh, yeah. Now I remember. You were standing all alone ... uh, oh, I ... I mean ... I mean, you ... you know. We started talking about school and stuff. [Yeah, yeah.]. Uh, how did you know I lived here? Doug: Well, I just live around the corner, and I asked Gary if he knew how I could contact you, and ... Diane: And? Doug: Well, I was just wondering if you'd like to go out this Thursday night. [Oh.]. Well, there's this real great movie playing downtown at the theater, [Uh ...] and I thought ... Well ... well, we can't use my car 'cause I was in an accident with this wild man driving this BMW, so I've already checked the bus schedule, and ... Diane: Uh-hem [Well], Well, David [No Doug! Remember?] Oh yeah. Doug. I'm sorry, but I have to work that evening. Doug: Oh really? Well, I thought you said before that you quit your job. Diane: Well, I did, but I found a new one. Doug: Uh, well, how about this Friday night? We could have dinner and then see that movie. Diane: A movie? How boring! Doug: Well, well, uh, well. A movie? Yeah, for ... forget a movie. Diane: Anyway, I'm afraid I have to cook dinner for my family, and ... Doug: Hey, I love to cook. We could whip something up together! I mean, it would be great! Diane: I don't think that's a good idea. It's just a family occasion and ... Doug: Well, hey, are you free this Saturday night? I have two tickets to the football game, and I thought ... Diane: Sure. I'd love to go. [Okay!] I've wanted to see a game all year. [Yeah!] My roommate will be so surprised when she finds out I have a ticket for her, and ... Doug: Well, but ... Diane: Oh [car screeching ... ] ... and here's my brother! He's a defensive lineman on the team. Doug: Well, he doesn't look too happy. Diane: Ah, he's a teddy bear, but hasn't been the same since someone ran into his BMW. Doug: Oh. Let me guess. Red, right? Diane: Right. [Oh] And, it's just that he's a little... What was said before this conversation?
A: Doug: Uh, hi there Diane. Nah, okay. Uh ... Hi, what's up, Di? Okay, here we go... [doorbell ringing ]
Question: W: Football. M: Soccer or rugby? W: I prefer soccer. It's a splendid game. But, like most of us, I just watch it. I watch a soccer match nearly every Saturday afternoon either at the local stadium or on TV. What about you, John?Do you play football? M: I'm afraid not. And I don't watch it either. I know it's Britain's most popular outdoor game, but I never liked it, not even when I was at school. W: But don't you watch the Cup finals and the great international matches between British teams and other national teams? M: Very rarely. My favourite game is cricket. I used to be quite a good cricket player when I was at school and I've kept it up ever since. W: It's a very English game, isn't it? M: Yes, it is. It has become popular in the Commonwealth countries. Do you ever watch the matches between England and the other Commonwealth countries?They're very interesting and exciting. W: Yes, I watch them on TV. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: What's your favourite sport, Susan?
[Q]: M: Hello, Miss Linda. What can I do for you? W: I'm on my way to visit you now, but I've lost my way. M: That's too bad. Where are you now, Miss Linda? W: I don't know exactly. I think I'm somewhere on New Hampshire Street. I'm calling you from a bookstore. M: A bookstore on New Hampshire Street. It's at a corner, isn't it? W: Yes, it is. And I can see a restaurant at the other corner. M: Now I'm almost sure where you are. You turned at the second corner. You should have turned at the first corner from the railway station. W: Is that so? Then I'll go back to the first corner. M: It'll be better that way. You'll find a one-way traffic sign. That's where you have to turn to the left. Come up the slope to reach a six-storied apartment house. My room is on the third floor. W: I'm sure I won't have any trouble this time. Thanks. M: I'll be waiting for you. Bye. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Hello. Is that Mr. Nelson? This is Linda speaking.
input: Please answer the following: M: But that's impossible! I just spoke to him this morning. Please cheek for me. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: I'm sorry, but the number you dialed is not in service.
Please answer this: M: Well, if I were you, I would go on studying. W: But I don't even know what to study. M: I advise you to major in economics. W: That's what my parents want me to do. M: You should take their advice. They know what's best for you. The more you learn, the better job you'll get. W: But my friends will have jobs and have a lot of fun while I'm spending all my time doing reading and writing. M: But if you go to university, you still have time for fun. W: What you say makes sense. I'll think it over. Thank you for your advice. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: I can't decide whether to go to university or get a job. What's your opinion?
Question: M: Yes. W: Have a seat. M: Thank you. W: OK. I've got your letter of application. Now, as you know, when you apply for a post with our company, we need to find our a few things about both your academic background and recent work experience. M: Sure. W: First of all, A-levels? M: Yes, I've got three. Geography, maths and physics. W: Geography, maths and physics. OK. And what about your degree? M: I went to Manchester University and got an engineer degree with water management as my specialization. W: A-ha, I see. M: And as for work experience, I started it out after graduating in 1996 in India, working for the Indian Government. W: Did you work as a volunteer? M: No, it was a three-year water irrigation project. W: That sounds fascinating. How did you organize that? You see it wasn't a British company then. M: No, I know. My university had links with an Indian engineering university. So it was organized that level. W: And after that? M: Then I came back, moved to Sheffield and have been working with Latimer Engineering since then. W: And what exactly are you doing for Latimer? M: Ah, I'm working in water irrigation again, this time as a project research assistant. W: Great. I've got your details. Now, let's move on to a more general discussion about what we are looking for here... What was said before this conversation?
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W: Ah, good morning. It's Mr. Robinson, isn't it?