input question: W: Great. Why did you miss it? Steve? M: My parents didn't let me go because I had a fever. I'm still in bed. W: Too bad you weren't there. We all went together-- Jenny, Jimmy, George and I. M: It must have been freezing sitting outside, wasn't it? W: It was. We were all wrapped up in blankets, wool hats, and heavy coats. M: I hear it started snowing in the middle of the game. W: It did, lightly at first, then harder. But it didn't stop the game. That was the most exciting moment and it was so funny watching the players slipping in the snow. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: Hi, Ruth. This is Steve speaking. How was the football game yesterday?
W: You have a point. Air pollution is a problem. But not letting people drive on certain days is a bad idea. People have to go to work by car. M: I'm afraid I don't agree with you there. Reducing air pollution is really important. People are so used to driving that they don't think about ways to do things. If we stop them from driving on certain days, maybe they could think of new ways to get around. W: I see your point. But I still think it wouldn't be possible to stop people from driving. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Air pollution is so bad in this city. I think the government should stop people from driving cars on certain days.
Q: W: I went to visit a friend of mine in the hospital. M: What did you talk about? W: We talked about a lot of different things. M: Did you talk about the weather? W: Yes, we did. We talked about the weather and about languages. M: Did your friend ask you any questions? W: Yes, she did. I answered almost all of her questions. M: Did you ask your friend any questions? W: Yes, I did. I asked her quite a few questions. M: How long did you stay there? W: About half an hour. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Betty, where did you go yesterday?
Question: M: OK. But let's find some place that's not too noisy. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: It's such a nice day. Why don't we have lunch outside?
[Q]: W: That's exactly what I am doing. M: What subject is it this time? W: Biology, and it's going to be a hard one. M: Don't you get tired of studying all the time? W: Yes, I do. Sometimes I want to throw all of them right out of the window. M: I don't know how you keep on with it. It's too hard to become a doctor. W: Well, you study a lot too. It doesn't seem any easier to become an engineer. M: But at least it doesn't take as long. I'll be out putting up the buildings while you're still a student here. By the way, can I help you with your study now? W: Yes, please. You can read me all these words and see if I know what they mean. M: I don't know if you'll remember all of them. W: You have to learn just as many words as I do, and they're all technical words that I don't understand. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Don't tell me you're studying for another exam!
Problem: Given the question: M: Nice to meet you, Henry, I am Helen Grant, I am in the Advertising Section on the ninth floor. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: Nice weather, isn't it? Oh, I've seen you around the office, but I don't think we've met, I am Henry Smith, I work in the Market Research Section.