Q: M: Yes? W: I'm afraid I am lost. I'm looking for the East Town Shopping Mall. M: Did you say the Town Hall? W: No. The East Town Mall. M: The East Mall? You are lost! That isn't anywhere near here! The East Town Mall is over near the airport. W: I'm not near the airport now? M: Oh, no! You are on the other side of town. Here is what you should do. Turn around and drive two or three miles down this street. When you see a big hospital on your right, turn left. That's Bloomfield Avenue. Are you following me? W: Yes, I think so. M: OK. Then drive along Bloomfield Avenue and you'll see the airport on the right and the mall is on the left. Okay? W: Yes, thanks very much. M: Good luck! What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Excuse me!
Question: M: Why don't you take the bus, Sylvia? That's what I always do when I fly. W: Okay, but I don't know anything about the bus service here. M: Well, let me ask you-have you ever heard of "Fast Pass"? W: No, not until now. Is that a bus line? M: Yes, it is. It will take you straight to your terminal at O'Hare. W: That sounds like what I need. Do you know how much it costs? M: The last time I took it, it was $30 one-way. Let me see if I have their card in my wallet. Yes, here it is. You should call 1-800-500-5500 to reserve a seat. W: So, do I have to make a reservation? M: No, you don't have to, you know. But it's better if you do. That way you can make sure you've got a seat. They're pretty crowded at times, especially around holidays. W: Uh, I think you said 1-800-500-5500, right? I'll give them a call. Thanks a lot, Tyler. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: Tyler, do you know of an easy way to the airport? I'm flying home for Christmas.
[Q]: W: It sounds as though you've already made up your mind about what you are going to do. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: You know, I'm just not too sure if the new salary will be high enough or even the new position is really what I want. Besides, I like the work that I am doing now.
input: Please answer the following: M: We were given 150 minutes, but I finished in less than half the time. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: How long did you have to write your paper?
Please answer this: M: Good morning, Ms Brown. Take a seat, please. W: Thank you. M: Well, Ms Brown, could you please tell me about yourself? W: Yes, of course, I'm 18 years old and just graduated from Peterson Secretary School. I read your ad. in the newspaper and know that you are looking for a secretary. M: Could you tell me what you can do? W: I can do whatever a secretary is expected to do, such as typing, receiving phone calls, sending faxes, and writing reports. M: Well, it seems that your qualifications for the job are excellent. Could you tell me what kind of salary you are expecting? W: I saw in the ad. that this position offers a salary of around 2,013 a month. M: That's right. W: That would be fine with me. M: Is there anything you would like to know about the job? W: No, not so far. M: Good, thank you for coming, Ms Brown. I've enjoyed meeting and talking with you. We'll let you know the result as soon as possible. W: Thank you. I appreciate the time you've given me. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Good morning, Mr Thompson. My name is Mary Brown.
Question: M: Yes, may I help you? M: This is Henry Jones in Room 742. I checked in about ten minutes ago. W: Ah, yes, Mr. Jones. How can I help you? M: The bathroom is in an absolutely terrible condition. When I tried the shower, no water came out at all. W: Oh, dear, I'm sorry to hear that. I'll have it fixed immediately. M: And that is not all. There is no soap, towel or toilet paper. W: I apologize for this, Mr. Jones. We're rather short staffed at present. The housekeeper should have checked your room. We'll attend to it as soon as possible. There's been a misunderstanding. M: That's all right. The most important thing is to fix it as soon as possible. What was said before this conversation?
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W: Hello, is this the Reception Desk?