input: Please answer the following: W: So do I. I'll fall asleep if I stay here any longer. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: It's so hot today. I simply can't work. I wish there were a fan in this room.
Please answer this: M: Yeah. There are a couple of pencils and an eraser in the kitchen drawer, I think. W: Dad, I'm in Grade 8 now, and I need real supplies for my demanding classes. M: Oh, so you need a ruler, too? W: Dad, I need some high tech stuff like a calculator and a laptop computer. M: Uh. I didn't have any of that when I was in middle school, and I did just fine. W: Yeah, and there weren't any cars either. Things are a lot more progressive now. M: Great. My daughter will be playing video games in class. W: Dad. M: Okay. How much are these things going to cost me? W: Well, I found a computer at the store for only 299. M: Well, you'll be supporting me in my old age, so, I guess so. When do you need it? W: Now, right now. Mom's already waiting in the car for us. She said she would buy me an ice cream if I could talk you into buying it for me today. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Dad, I need a few supplies for school, and I was wondering if...
Problem: W: Yes, I did. M: I'll need a little more information about it. W: Just the facts. M: What time did it happen? W: It must have been sometime between 12:00 and 1:30 because I was home until almost 12:00 and I just got back at 1:30. M: What did they get? W: Well, what I know now is some jewellery and the television. M: OK. Good, you're making a list. By the way, did you have your belongings marked? W: Yes. My husband put his name on the TV. M: By the way, where is your husband? W: He's on a trip to Canada. And I haven't told him about the robbery. M: I see, where did you put your jewellery? W: I put it in the refrigerator. But all my good jewellery is in the safe box in the bank. M: OK. I'll be in touch with you as soon as we have found anything about it. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: This is Officer Belford. You reported a break-in just now?
Problem: Given the question: M: This is Frank Smith. Can I make an appointment with Dr Milton? W: Yes, of course, Mr. Smith. Can you manage this afternoon? M: I am afraid not. I can manage tomorrow. W: I am afraid Dr Milton's not on duty tomorrow. He'll be here the day after tomorrow. That's Thursday, March 27th. M: Fine. W: Will 5:30 pm be all right? M: Yes. But what time is the clinic closed? W: We start at 5:00 am and close at 7:00 pm on weekdays. We don't work on the weekends. M: I'd prefer a later time. W: Then what about 6:15 pm? M: Well, that's fine. What was said before this conversation?
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W: Clinic, can I help you?
input question: M: Post office? It's not far from here. Do you know Xinhua Road? W: I'm from the United States and this is my first trip to your city. I know nothing about the city. M: Oh, welcome to our city, I'll show you the road. Please follow me. W: Thanks, by the way, where can I buy a map of the city? M: Just at the gate of the post office. Look, the post office is just across the street. W: Thank you very much. Good-bye. M: Good-bye. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Excuse me, could you tell me where the post office is?
input question: M: Oh. I've never felt better. Besides, some of my old clothes would fit me if I lose about 40 pounds. What was said before this conversation????
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W: How do you feel?