Q: M: Not at all. I certainly don't want to talk about it over dinner. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Would you mind if we discuss our plan before dinner?
Question: W: What's this one about? M: It's about health. W: OK. Read it to me. I'll keep score. M: OK. No. 1: Do you smoke more than ten cigarettes a day? W: That's easy. I gave up smoking three years ago. M: Right. You know, I should too. W: Yeah, I've heard that before. M: No, No, really. I'm going to. But for now I'd have to say, yes. OK. No. 2: Do you have a check-up at your doctor's office at least once a year? W: Yeah, the company makes us go to the doctor every year. How about you? M: Well, I went to the doctor...let's see...about three years ago. W: You should go more often. M: Well, let's move on to No. 7: Do you work more than ten hours a day? W: No, but you've been working a lot lately. M: I'm really tired. I should work a lot less. But we've been busy though. W: You really should slow down. M: It's not that easy. Last question: Do you worry a lot in your life? W: Worry a lot? Yeah. I guess I'd have to say yes. I should rest more. M: I definitely should rest more. You know what? It's surprising I'm not dead already. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Hey, Jessica, there is a new fun test in the paper. I love to fill these things out.
[Q]: M: I can't go right now. I have an appointment with my doctor. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: let's go playing ping-pong ball.
input: Please answer the following: Dad: A Game Boy? Those are too expensive. Boy: No, they're not. There only twenty-five dollars. I've got forty-two dollars before, but Mom didn't let me buy one. Dad: Well, let's look. Let's think of some ways so that ... Hmm. Well, maybe we can come up with some ways that you can earn money. Boy: Let's see ... allowance. Dad: Okay, well allowance. So, how much money can you make a week with allowance? What did Mom tell you? Boy: She said that if, umm, you get your work done on time, you can get $1.25. Dad: Okay, so if you get your work done, you get $1.25. Okay, and what are some other ways that you can earn a little bit more money? Boy: Umm, let's see. I could work for people. Dad: Okay, well, maybe you could come up with some odd jobs. What are a couple of things that you could do to earn some money, maybe around here, in the neighborhood? Boy: Umm. Dad: What about opening up a lemonade stand? Boy: I can try that. That'll be fun. Dad: Okay. What else can you do? Boy: Hmmm. Most the kids on our block like candy, so I can start one of those. Dad: Okay, so maybe selling some candy. [Yeah.] And, what else? Boy: Umm. I could ... umm ... take out the trash everyday. Dad: Well, I think you have some ideas, so I guess if you save long, you'll be able to earn enough money to buy something you want. Sound good? Boy: Like a Game Boy? Dad: Uh, something you need, let's say. Boy: Uh! (Great surprise and disgust) Dad: [Laughing] What was said before this conversation?
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output: Boy: Dad, Dad! Can I have some money to buy a Game Boy?
Please answer this: W: Why won't the car go? What's wrong with the car? M: Nothing. (louder) I said that I was going to Chicago, in America. W: I know where Chicago is. When do you leave? M: Oh 5th May. The course will start the next day, 6th May. W: You're feeling sick today? Have you seen a doctor? M: No, I'm not sick. (louder) I said that the course would start on May 6th. The course ends two weeks later on May 20th. W: How many other young people are going on this course? M: 24. W: I'm sure there are plenty more, but how many? M: (louder) I said 24, Granny. W: I see. What will you have to take? M: I'll have to take lots of warm clothing. W: Nothing? You have to take nothing? What about clothes? M: (shouting) I said that I would have to take warm clothing! It's cold there! W: If you're cold, put the heater on. There's no need to shout. I'm not deaf! What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: I'm going to Chicago, Granny.
Question: W: Terrible. I gave up my job. M: You mean you have left Mr. Brown? W: I can't work for him any more. What was said before this conversation?
Answer:
M: Hi, Laura. How are you today?