Question: M: Go along the road and turn to the right at the third crossing. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: F: Excuse me, how can I get to Star Restaurant?
[Q]: M: Oh! Hi, Laura. What are you doing here? W: Uh, I'm usually here on weekends. It's my uncle's shop. So you are looking for a bike? M: Yeah. Now that the weather is warming up, I thought I should get some exercise instead of taking the bus all the time. W: Well, that's a good idea and you come to the right place. Do you know what you like? M: Well, I don't want a racer or a touring bike or anything like that. Mostly I'll just be using it to get me back and forth from work. W: How far is that? M: About four miles. W: Are there a lot of hills on the way? M: Some, I guess. But maybe I should tell you at first that I only got 150 dollars. Can I get anything decent for that? W: Well, you are not going to get anything on the top of the line. But we do have a few trade-ins in the back that are in good condition. M: That sounds good. W: And you are right. For the kind of ride you are going to be doing, the most important thing is comfort. You want to make sure it's the right height for you? Follow me and I'll show you what we've got. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Hi, John.
input: Please answer the following: W: Oh, David. I had an argument with mum again. I'm not getting enough pocket money. M: How much do you get? W: Five pounds a week. M: That sounds reasonable to me. W: Well, I'm 14 and if you are going to town shopping, you can never have enough money. Everything is so expensive. M: But is it fair amount of money? Compare what your friends get. W: Well, we all get the same. But I have to buy all my music things as well things for school and have hardly anything left to spend on clothes. M: Right. Do you have to help around house? W: Not really. M: So you don't have to do anything for this pocket money. W: Mum said if I did that I will never have time to do my school work. M: Has she said you can have more pocket money when you are 15? W: Well, Mum just says she'll decide when I'm ready to have more. And I've just got to wait. M: Maybe you should sit down with her and say "How can I prove that I am old enough to get more?" W: So, I should talk to her again. M: Yes, but don't argue with her. Just discuss it calmly. W: OK, thanks. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Are you OK, Lily? You don't look very happy.
Please answer this: W: Good morning. I wonder if you can help me. I'm looking for a job. M: I'll see what we can do. Uh...Have you been to us before? W: No. But you've managed to get jobs for some of my friends. So I thought, perhaps, you know... M: Yes, I see. First of all, could you give me your full name? W: Yes. of course. Susan Hollies. M: Good. And could I have your phone number? W: Yes. 7788992. M: Fine. And your date of birth, please? W: Feb. 3rd, 1980. M: Thank you. Now education. Which school did you go to? W: I went to a secondary school in South Town. M: And have you been to college? W: No. I left full-time education when I was 18. M: I see. Any qualifications? W: Yes. I gained a shorthand and typing diploma at evening classes. M: That's good. Now, where are you working at the moment? W: Well, I've got a job as a shorthand-typist. But I'm not enjoying it very much and it doesn't pay very well. M: I see. Have you applied for any other jobs? W: Yes. I thought I'd like to be a policewoman. But they turned me down because I Was too short. M: what would you like to do now. then? W: Well, I think I'd like to work in a travel agency. M: I see. I think the best thing is for me to see what we might find for you. And then... What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Ace Employment Agency. Good morning.
Problem: W: Let's stop at the cantata shop to get some color films. I want to take some pictures in our garden today. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Is there anything else you want to buy while we are in town?
input: Please answer the following: M: I was just taking a break. What's up? W: We'll have a math test next Monday, so I thought you'd be studying for it and maybe I can study with you. M: But I can't believe you are coming to me. I mean you do know what I got on the last test, don't you? W: Yeah, I know. You told me, but I thought two heads might be better than one. M: Well, that's a nice idea. But I wish I knew the person in our class who got a hundred on the last test. She even didn't miss any question, you know! Umm, was it Elizabeth? W: Oh yeah, Elizabeth! She is a good friend of mine. I think she'd be a big help to us right now. Why don't we give her a call? M: What? At this hour? It's already ten thirty. It's too late. W: But you know she owes me a big favor. Let's at least give her a call and see what she says. Maybe going over some of the problems with us would also help her review the material. M: You're right. Anyway, it's worth a try. What was said before this conversation?
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output:
W: Hello, Frank. Your roommate told me that I could find you here in the TV studio. Sure enough!