Question: W: Professor Donner, are you giving your Advanced Geology course next semester? M: Yes, I'm planning on it. W: Could I be enrolled in it? I know it's a graduate course and I'm only a junior, but... M: Aren't you a bit young? I've allowed qualified seniors to take the course and they usually have a hard time keeping up. W: I know. But the geology of the American West is my favorite interest and I've done a lot of reading in the field. Last semester I took Professor Burman's course and I didn't find it really challenging enough. M: I see. You certainly aren't one of those students who are out for easy grades. W: I should say not. I really want to learn something. M: Well, I'll speak to Professor Burman. If he thinks you're ready, I'll let you enroll. W: Oh, thanks. That's really very kind of you. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Come in, please. What can I do for you?
[Q]: M: Well, if I were you, I would go on studying. W: But I don't even know what to study. M: I advise you to major in economics. W: That's what my parents want me to do. M: You should take their advice. They know what's best for you. The more you learn, the better job you'll get. W: But my friends will have jobs and have a lot of fun while I'm spending all my time doing reading and writing. M: But if you go to university, you still have time for fun. W: What you say makes sense. I'll think it over. Thank you for your advice. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: I can't decide whether to go to university or get a job. What's your opinion?
input: Please answer the following: F: Where are the jobs? M: One's in Munich, one's in Frankfurt and the other one's in Hamburg. F: Munich's supposed to be a very nice place. M: Yes it is, and it's also in a beautiful part of Germany, not far from the Alias. F: That would be great for the kids--they'd love to be able to go skiing at weekends! M: But, one problem with Munich is that it's growing very fast. That means the cost of living will probably be very high. F: It's a higher salary than the job in Frankfurt but lower than the one in Hamburg. The Hamburg job has the most responsibility. From the point of view of career progression that would probably be the best job for me. F: Hamburg's the closest to Britain, too, so it would be easy to come back for long weekends and holidays. M: That's right, and there's a regular ferry service which would save quite a bit on fares. F: What about the cost of living in Germany as a whole? How does it compare with Britain? M: Well, it's definitely higher than over here, but salaries are substantially higher, so we'd certainly be better off than we are now. F: And what about accommodation? M: Well, actually, flats are much cheaper to rent in towns like Munich, Frankfurt and Hamburg than they are here in London, so we'd be able to afford to live in a nice, spacious flat, I'd think. F: Mmm, that'd be nice! And do you know what the cultural facilities are like in these cities? M: In fact, they're quite good in all three. But, of course, Munich has an international reputation as a cultural center. F: Another thing we'll have to consider, of course, are the educational possibilities. How long would you want to go to Germany for? M: I think a maximum of five years. I think working overseas will be good for my career and, of course, it'd be a good experience for you and the kids, too! F: So we'd be there long enough to enable John to complete a university course. M: Well, yes we would, unless of course he preferred to go to a university in the UK. But, yes, if he did want to go to university in... What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Mary, you know I've been thinking about applying for a job in Germany. Well, I've got the details about different jobs and I'd like your opinion about which would be the best one to go for.
Please answer this: M: I said I'd better go back to the hotel. I'm meeting someone this evening. W: OK, how are you going back? By bus or taxi? M: I think I'd take a taxi. Do you know where I can get one? W: Oh, just wait by the roadside. I'll wait with you. M: OK, thanks. Are the taxis in London all black? W: Well, some of them are. Is this your first time in London? M: Yes, it is. Do you give extra money to the taxi drivers here? W: Oh, yes. Look, here's one. Taxi! M: Thanks. See you tomorrow. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Excuse me, what did you say you would like to do, Mr Green?
Problem: W: I'm offto the gym. I've got to stay in shape, you know. M: I know more women who exercise than men. What's the main reason you do that? For your health, or to look good? W: To be honest, for both. With women, good looks are always a very important consideration. M: I see. W: How about you? Do you get any regular exercise? M: I do a lot of walking for exercise and enjoyment-sometimes ten to twenty kilometers at a time-but I never go to the gym like you do. W: Well, walking is a good exercise. How about sports? M: Not since my school days. I used to love playing baseball, but it's impossible to get enough people together for a game now. Mostly I just watch sports on TV W: I play tennis fairly regularly with my friends and sometimes go swimming and cycling by myself. M: Oh, I forgot about that. I go cycling sometimes too. And I often go swimming on vacation, but only recreational swimming. W: Why don't you join me at the gym sometime? M: Well, maybe someday, but I'm pretty lazy about things like that. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Hi, Laura. Where are you heading with that big bag?
input: Please answer the following: M: Well, I'd like to have an apple juice and chicken sandwich. What was said before this conversation?
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W: What would you like to have, sir?