input question: Read the below conversation. M: Did you enjoy it? W: Not really. I thought it was rather disappointing. M: Oh? Why is that? W: It wasn't really what I expected. It went on too long. M: No. But you must admit that on the big screen, it looked great. W: Well, I think it would have been just as good as seeing it at home. M: Ah, But it won't be on video till next year. What would the listener say????
output answer: W: I can't wait that long.
Read the below conversation. W: I've sent out the invitations for the dinner party. M: That's good. Now what should we do? W: We need to plan the menu. M: Oh, that's right. What do you have in mind? W: I think I'm going to make the chicken salad we had at our 39th wedding anniversary. Remember, I asked Thomson, the chef of the restaurant where we often go, for the recipe? M: Oh, yes. I remember. Time sure flies! Now we are celebrating our golden anniversary! And Thomson was very friendly. You know, chefs seldom tell people their recipes. They often keep them a secret. W: I understand that. So you see, I have promised I will also keep the recipe a secret. M: Well, Thomson will appreciate that. Oh, but did you forget that Linda doesn't eat chicken? W: Linda? Oh, my Gosh! I forgot to invite her! She'll be mad at me. It just slipped my mind. Thanks for reminding me! I think I'm getting old! What would the listener say?
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Answer: M: Looks like you are!
Q: Read the below conversation. M: Of the two houses we have seen, which one do you think fits our needs better, the first one or the second one? What would the listener say?
A: W: The second one. It seems very expensive. But in the long run, it will save up the money on the maintenance.
Question: Read the below conversation. M: What can I do for you? What would the listener say?
Answer: W: I'd like a T-shirt for my son.
[Q]: Read the below conversation. Chef Randall: Well, hello everyone, and welcome to today's show. And joining me today is my daughter, Ashley, who has had to endure my cooking experiments over the years. Are we ready, Ashley? [Ready to eat.] No, let's wait for a few minutes. We'll get to that. But as you know, my faithful listeners, I starting cooking and baking almost 30 years ago when my grandmother taught me in her humble kitchen. In fact, she taught almost me everything I know, and I've never attended cooking classes [You should have ...] Wait, wait, wait ... I know my daughter's going to mention to you faithful listeners that recently as I was helping the kids prepare for our kitchen for chicken meal, I forgot to take the chicken out of the oven, burned the bird to a crisp, and we ended up ordering pizza for dinner. Kids: We had to use the fire extinguisher. Chef Randall: But that's another story. So, anyway, today I'd like to share with you our favorite ... at least my favorite ... chocolate chip cookie recipe. Now, before you switch the TV channel, I know what you are thinking. "Another fattening cookie recipe." But wait. What makes this recipe great is that it offers a wonderful low-fat, low-calorie, low-cholesterol dessert for the entire family. Kids: We still like the fat though. Chef Randall: Well, I know we do. But let's see. We have all the ingredients, so we can start by mixing all of the ingredients, the sugars, the flour, the egg whites, the low-fat butter, vanilla, baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl. Then, we add the mini chocolate chips. Now, my kids would like me to add the big ones but we start with the mini-chocolate chips. And don't forget to preheat the oven to 350 degrees (Fahrenheit). And finally, when the cookies are done, take them out of the oven, remove them from the cookie sheet, and let them cool before their fingers get into them. Did I forget anything? Kids: Yeah, if you have college-age kids, be sure to make a few extra batches they can take back to school for their roommates. And... What would the listener say?
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[A]: Chef Randall: Oh, well yeah. We can't do that. We can't forget them. And unfortunately, by the time your kids get the cookies, you, the cook, will be left with a single cookie - your instant diet plan for you - and a dirty kitchen. So, that's all for today. On next week's show, we will be showing you how to feed hungry teenagers on a budget without having to sell the family car. Until then.
Problem: Given the question: Read the below conversation. M: Hi, Amy. W: Hi. M: You look great! Have you been on vacation? W: Yeah, I have. I was on the West Coast. M: Nice! How was it? W: Great. I had a wonderful time. It was really nice to get away from work. M: Where did you go? W: Los Angeles and San Francisco. M: How did you like Los Angeles? W: Well, it is cleaner than I thought it would be, and there are a lot of trees, so I like it better than I thought I would. But it's huge! It's really hard to get around. The bus service is terrible, and you know, I don't like taking the underground. We had to rent a car. M: And was the weather good? W: Oh, yes, it was nice and warm in Los Angeles. M: What about San Francisco? W: The weather? It was cooler than LA, but it wasn't uncomfortable. M: Cool in San Francisco? That's surprising. W: Yeah, it surprised me a bit, too. And it was a problem because we didn't take any sweaters or anything like that, but it's always like that in August. Anyway, I loved it. It's probably the most beautiful city in the US-all those hills, the bay, and those magical old Victorian houses. M: So, you like it better than Los Angeles? What would the listener say?
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W: Absolutely! And there's much more that you can see and do on foot! It's smaller than Los Angeles, so it's much easier to get around. There are lots of buses and streetcars, and of course, minibuses, too.