Question: W: It's just on the tip of my tongue. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Are you sure you can remember the name of the film you saw last week?
[Q]: M: Well, in Russia, everything happens very fast. People talk quickly, they drive their cars too fast, the good deals go by really quickly...but here in Canada, it seems like people are a little more relaxed. W: Is that true for everything? M: No, of course not. In Russia, going to the bank can take hours. The same is true for the post office and the supermarket. In Canada, however, these places are pretty easy to get through quickly. W: So, what is it that makes some things go either faster or slower compared to us here in Canada? I was born and raised here, so I guess I don't notice these things. I've also never been outside the country before. M: I think the people in Russia are fast movers by nature, at least in the big cities. Public places are still very slow because they haven't tried to do business any differently than they used to. W: But in Canada, it's the opposite? M: Right. The government here does a great job of solving problems and using new technology to make businesses work better. But I think Canadians are just more calm in general than Russians are... and they're definitely more relaxed than Americans! W: Well, I agree with you about that last part! What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: What are the main differences between this country and your country?
input: Please answer the following: W: I have joined a singing group and we practice two afternoons each week. M: That's a very interesting thing to do. W: Yes. It's a small group of only fifteen girls and boys. But nobody has been late for the practice. M: I see. How many songs can you sing now? W: We started only three months ago, but we've practiced eight songs. M: Are you going to perform any time? W: Yes, there will be a school show next month and we are going to sing a song in it. We are practicing a new song now. It's written by one of the singers in our group. M: Really? What's the name of the song? W: Sunny Days. M: That's a nice name. I hope to listen to it soon. Can I visit you when you practice? What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: What do you usually do in your spare time?
Please answer this: W: Oh, no. It would cost at least fifty dollars a month to hire someone to do the work, so I did most of it myself. I enjoy taking care of the flowers, but I have to force myself to do the weeding and cut the grass. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Your yard is always so beautiful, Cathy. You must have a gardener.
Problem: M: I hope not. I'd rather get more work hours so I can get enough bucks to help out my two kids at college. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: I hear your boss has a real good impression of you and he is thinking about giving you two more days off each month.
input: Please answer the following: Man: Hi, Maggie. Good, thanks. What's new with you? Woman: Oh, I was just wondering if you want to go out tonight. Man: Well, I was thinking of going to the university library to do a bit of study. What've you got on mind? Woman: I thought we just go for a walk? Maybe down the park near the beach. Man: Tonight? You must be joking! It's too cold. Woman: Oh, yes. It's too cold. But I still want to go out somewhere. That New Town Cruel Sail is on in the town. How about that? Man: OK. What time does it start? Woman: Oh, I think it's half past eight, something. I'll get a paper and have a look. Just turn on for a minute. Look, the film (have) got a fantastic review last week. Man: OK. OK. Where are we going to meet? Woman: It'd be easier if we meet at the cinema. Man: OK. Where is it? Woman: Oh, you know, the Oyiyang. Man: Where is that? Woman: Near the town hall at the opposite of the Bank. Man: Oh, yes. I know where it is. OK. Look, I'll meet you there at fifteen past eight. What was said before this conversation?
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output:
Woman: Hi, Steve, how are things?