Problem: M: You'd better call a taxi. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: It's very late and there is no bus now.
Problem: Given the question: M: Are you sure? I thought we still had another month. Wait, I've got a brochure right here. Last Tuesday was the opening date. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: I thought there was still time for me to apply for a student loan. But someone just told me that the closing date was last Tuesday.
input question: M: Hello, everyone. W: We have been hearing a couple of things about this news that Ford Motor Company is slashing up to 30,000 jobs, shutting down 14 plants nationwide. Is it a big deal if we are no longer manufacturing these cars, Malcolm? M: I think it's a huge deal. I mean the companies are massive employers both directly and indirectly. If you look at Ford after their restructuring, they've actually got 87,000 employees which is twice as many as Microsoft have worldwide. Moreover, if you look at those jobs, they are very high-paying jobs. These are people who can afford to buy their own products. W: Er, it seems to indicate a big hit for our economy if these jobs go bye-bye. M: Yeah, it's a really sad day for America. W: But it is not as if cars are stopped being made, right? M: Correct. Still a large number of cars are being made by American manufacturers. More than half of the American cars sold in America are American. So what has happened over time is that as the market share has fallen, foreign car companies have come in, taken over plants and set up new plants, and they have taken over that capacity. So, it is not like there are fewer cars being produced in America than there were 30 years ago. W: Let me ask you about the Chinese coming in. What would it mean to American jobs, if and when that happens? M: The Chinese cars we have seen so far aren't that great and they don't have the branding necessary to make a huge impact in the world stage. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: With us now, is Malcolm Bricklin, CEO of Visionary Vehicles.
M: To the cinema. What about coming with me? W: No, thanks. I'm going home. My friend's expecting me. M: What a pity! I believe it's a very good film. W: Do you go to the cinema a lot? M: Once a week. Most nights I sit at home and watch TV. W: Oh, I see. By the way, where are you going for your holidays this year? M: I don't know yet. My wife's going to her mother's for a couple of weeks. She lives by the sea, you know. W: Oh, does she? That's convenient. M: Yes, but I want to go to the country. W: Don't you like the sea? M: Yes, very much. But I need peace and quiet when I'm on holiday. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Hello, Jim. Where are you going?
Q: M: I'd like to book a table. W: For how many? M: Just two. W: For what time? M: 8:00. W: I'm sorry, there aren't any tables left for 8: 00, but we can give you one for 7:00 or 9:00. M: All right. 9:00 then. W: May I have your name, please? M: Miller. W: A table for two at 9:00 for Mr Miller. Thank you. M: Thank you. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Red House Restaurant. May I help you?
[Q]: Father: Oh. I forgot about that. Joshua: You ALWAYS forget. Father: I guess I do. How much do I owe you? Joshua: Just $13. Father: Thirteen dollars!? Why do I owe you that much? Just seems like I paid you the other day. Joshua: No. You forget every Saturday, and it has been piling up. Father: Well, I'm not sure if I have that much. Joshua: Go to the bank. You have lots of money. Father: Lots of money, uh? Uh, well, I think the bank is closed. Joshua: Then, what about your secret money jar under your bed? Father: Oh, I guess I could do that. So, what are you going to do with the money? Joshua: I'm going to put some in savings, give some to the poor people, and use the rest to buy books. Father: Well, that's sounds great, Joshua. What was said before this conversation?
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Joshua: Dad. Allowance day. Can I have my allowance?