Problem: W: Sure. What are you handing these out for? M: Well, we're trying to gather some volunteers for the day care center. W: Uh... M: It's OK. You don't have to volunteer if you eat the candies. W: I'm just playing around. Actually, I have some free time in the mornings after I go jogging. What exactly do you need? M: It's wide open right now, everything from playground assistants to diaper changers. W: Oh, I might pass on the latter. But spending some time on the playground with some small kids might be fun. M: Well, you're quite warm-hearted. I haven't even mentioned the benefits but you're volunteering. W: Oh, well, what are the benefits? M: Well, since you said you'd be likely to take a morning shift, there would be a free breakfast personally prepared by the cook. W: Great! What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Hi, would you like some free candies?
Problem: Given the question: W: It is. M: It seems it will be a fine all day. W: I think it will be a dry day. There's hardly a cloud in the sky. M: We'll have a heat wave in the afternoon. I'm afraid. W: It's very hot today. No wind at alt. M: You're fight. There's hardly a breath of air. W: By the way, did you watch the weather forecast on the television? M: Yes, it is said a high pressure area would remain to the southwest of England. There would be a little rain or showers here or there, but bright weather the rest of the day. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
M: A lovely day, isn't it?
input question: M: I have to go and get my teeth filled. W: Did it hurt? M: I don't even want to talk about it. It killed me! W: Well, I guess you've learned a good lesson, huh! You have to take good care of your teeth. M: No kidding. I can't stand the pain, but the bill is too large! W: Don't you have a dental insurance? M: I do. but it doesn't cover everything. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Hi, Robert, what happened to your face? It looks swollen.
M: Um... well... sorry... but I think you may ask the managerhere. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: F: Excuse me, do you know how to use this machine?
Q: 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?
A: M: What do you usually do in your spare time?
[Q]: M: Not at all. Go ahead. W: What is the purpose of your visit to the United Stated? M: I am going to attend a conference on air pollution. It will be held in the first two weeks of February at the University of California. W: The University of California? M: Yes, here is the official letter of invitation. W: I see. Fine. When do you want to go? M: I'd like to leave in mid-January if my passport is ready by then. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]:
W: Why don't you sit down? Now, there are several questions I must ask you if you don't mind.