input question: M: Yes, of course. As you can see, the forest is full of trees, birds and insects. W: Yes, there are strange and beautiful plants everywhere. How many different kinds of plants are there? M: Well, in just one square kilometer of the forest, you can find about 1,500 different kinds of plants and 750 different kinds of trees. And many of them don't grow in any other places of the world. W: Really? Now I'm sure the people listening to this program can hear this unbelievable noise of birds. What's making all the noise? M: Well, of course. The forest is full of living things. You can find about 400 different kinds of birds in just one square kilometer. W: Really? How interesting! What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: So, here we are, deep in the forest. With me is Dr. Green, can you tell us a little about this wonderful place?
W: This is Mrs. Jackson. May I speak to the doctor? M: Mrs. Jackson, Dr. Ellis is here. How's that new tooth? W: Not so good, doctor. That's what I'm calling about. It just doesn't seem to fit right. M: Well, that's to be expected during the first few days after it has been put in. Have you been leaving it in as I told you? W: Well, it hurts so much, doctor, especially when I eat. M: I understand, Mrs. Jackson. It hurts in the beginning, I know. But it's really better to leave it in, except when you clean it of course. W: Well, I did at first, doctor, but it hurt so much that I just couldn't stand it any longer. M: Well, maybe we can set it a little more. W: Set it right? M: Yes. When can you come here? W: Oh, right away, doctor, if you don't mind. M: Let me see, can you get here by 11:00? W: Oh, yes, doctor. I can make it. Thank you. See you then. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Good morning, Dr. Ellis' Office.
Q: W: No, I don't think it's good for farming. M: Why do you know so well? W: I own a farm here, but farming is very hard work. M: But modern farm equipment can make farming easier. W: Yes, but you should cut down trees, clear a lot of land and make the soil rich. M: I don't mind hard work. I just want to get away from my factory. W: You can have my farm at a low price, $ 200, if you want it. M: All right. You're giving me the farm, aren't you? What was said before this conversation?
A: M: I want to buy a farm. I think I'd like to grow wheat, is the ground here good for that?
Question: Woman: Wow! Do we really need all this stuff? Let me see that receipt. Man: Hey, I only bought the essentials. Woman: Okay. Let's see. Dog food. Twenty-four dollars and seventy cents ($24.70)? We don't even have a dog! Man: Well, it WAS going to be a surprise, but look in the back of the truck. Woman: What? Man: Ah, ha, hah. Speechless. I knew you'd love him. Woman: That thing? That dog's as big as a horse. He probably eats like one, too. Man: Ah, but he's sure friendly. And someone was giving him away at the supermarket, and I... I... I couldn't let that poor thing pass another day without a loving home. Woman: Whatever. Where was I? Eighteen dollars and nineteen cents ($18.19) for twenty-four cans of tomato juice? You don't even like that stuff! Man: Ahhhh. Not yet. I've decided to change my eating habits. Woman: Right. Man: You'll see, you'll see. Woman: Okay. Let's see. Three eighty-four ($3.84) for a box of chocolate cookies and twelve fifty-six ($12.56) for a case of soft drinks. [Yeah!] Changing your eating habits, huh? Do you really think that cookies are some type of diet food? Man: Hey, I'll just eat a cookie or two every other hour. In fact, they're a great source of carbohydrates for energy. And, you see, the tomato juice and cookies kind of, you know, cancel each other out. Woman: Oh brother. I can't believe what I'm hearing. Let's see. Where was I? A carton of eggs, two fifty ($2.50) for a gallon of milk, three cans of tuna. Okay. [Yeah.] And finally two steaks for eight fourteen ($8.14). Now, something worth enjoying. I'll get the grill started. Man: Oh, we... w... well. The steaks are for Herbert. Woman: Herbert. Who's Herbert? Man: Uh, he's the dog. [No!] You see, the previous owner said that he's kind of... he's somewhat picky about what he eats, [No!], and the steaks might help him adjust [Absolutely not!].... no, no, no, and the steaks might help him adjust to his new home. Hey, what are you doing? Oh, no. Why did you throw the steaks out on the ground outside? Woman:... What was said before this conversation?
Answer: Man: Hey. Can you give me a hand with the groceries? And I told you I could do the shopping.
[Q]: W: Er, I'm kind of busy. Why do you ask? M: I was wondering if we could get together and do something, like going to a concert or taking a walk by the lake. W: I'd love to, but I'm really busy this weekend. M: That's too bad. W: I have promised to help with the cleaning of the house at 10:30 in the morning. And then, I have an appointment with the dentist at 12:30 pm. M: How about after the dentist's appointment? W: Then, I'll have to meet Jim at 4:30 pm to help him with the science project due on Monday morning. M: OK, then, maybe some other time. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Well, do you have anything planned for this Saturday?
Problem: Given the question: W: I didn't come because I was sick. M: You still look a little sick. You ought to go back to bed. W: I am going home now. M: Did you drive today? W: Oh, No, I don't have a car. M: I can take you home. Would you like a ride? W: Yes. Thanks a lot. Could you stop at the chemist's on the way? I need to buy some medicine. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
M: Hi! Nice to meet you, Nancy! Where were you yesterday?