[Q]: M: Hello, Victoria. This is Joe Smith from country holidays. I wondered if you could do some catering for us next week, we are having a small reception. It's to launch our summer holiday advertising campaign. Will you be free? W: When exactly is it? Mr. Smith? M: April 21st, that's Thursday. Oh, sorry, no. It should be Friday. W: Oh, yes I can do that where will you be holding it? M: We thought we'd have that at head office and use the conference room, because there is enough room for everyone there. W: Ok. What sort of things would you like? M: Just a light lunch I think, so that people can eat while they move around and talk to each other. You did some thing similar for us last year. We'd be happy to have the same menu again. W: Right. I'll look at my diary and see what you had last time. Oh, I nearly forgot to ask you how many should I cater for? M: Well, I think most people will be able to come, perhaps around 30. No, let's say 35, to be sure. W: Right, thank you for getting in touch, Mr. Smith. I'll send you confirmation of the arrangements by the end of this week. M: Ok. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Hello, Happy Time Catering Services, Vitoria speaking. How can I help you?
input: Please answer the following: W: It's very hot and humid. M: Quite different from the forecast. W: The weather changes often at this time of the year. It's possible to cool down in the late afternoon. M: How are the summers here generally? W: They are usually hot and rainy. M: I have been here for about a month. It's very hot and humid. W: It's just June now. The rainy season hasn't arrived yet. M: What shall we do today? Good weekends shouldn't be wasted. W: What about swimming? M: That's a great idea. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: How is the weather today?
Please answer this: M: She won't finish work until 4:30. It will take her 15 minutes to get here. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: What time is Susan coming?
Problem: W: Oh, really? I thought that anything about th election would be tedious. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Hello. This is the most fascinating article I've ever come across. I think you should spare some time to read it.
Problem: Given the question: W: So you are not sure which to go for? M: That's it. Of course, the conditions of work are very different: The Polytechnic is offering two-year contract which could be renewed, but the Language School is only offering a year's contract, and that's a definite minus. It could be renewed, but you never know. W: I see. So it's much less secure. But you don't need to think too much about steady jobs when you are only 23. M: That's true. W: What about the salaries? M: Well, the Pistoia job pays much better in the short term. I'll be getting the equivalent of about 22,000 pounds a year there, but only 20,000 pounds at the Polytechnic. But then the hours are different. At the Polytechnic I'd have to do 35 hours a week, 20 teaching and 15 administration, whereas the Pistoia school is only asking for 30 hours teaching. W: Mmm... M: Then the type of teaching is so different. The Polytechnic is all adults and mostly preparation for exams like the Cambridge certificates. The Language School wants me to do a bit of exam preparation, but also quite a lot of work in companies and factories, and a couple of children's classes. Oh, and a bit of literature teaching. W: Well, that sounds much more varied and interesting. And I'd imagine you'd be doing quite a lot of teaching outside the school, and moving around quite a bit. M: Yes, whereas with the Polytechnic position, I'd be stuck in the school all day. What was said before this conversation?
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M: I got two letters this morning with job offers, one from the Polytechnic, and the other from the Language School in Pistoia, Italy.
Problem: W: Well, I think I'll have fried oysters first. M: That's a good choice, since this is the season for oysters. What was said before this conversation?

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M: Here is a menu printed in English. What would you like, Judy?