input question: M: Sure. But I don't have any information about the recent films. What about you? W: Well, my workmate tells me that Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone will be on. M: What's that? W: I don't know. It is said that kids like it a lot. M: Perhaps you can take our son there. It's boring for me to sit there for two hours. W: Oh, you're that kind of man. Um, a violent film called The Most Wanted will also be on at the same time. Maybe you can come with us. M: That's a clever idea. I like American films very much. We can go to the same cinema and come home together, but watch different films. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Hi, Bill. I haven't seen a film for half a year. Do you have some free time to go to the cinema with me this weekend?
M: Not at all. Go ahead. W: What is the purpose of your visit to the States? M: I'm going to attend a conference on air pollution. W: When and where is this conference being held? M: It's being held in the first three weeks of February at the University of Stanford in California. W: Who will pay your expenses? M: The University of California. Here is the official letter of invitation. W: I see. Fine. When do you want to go? M: I'd like to leave in mid-January if my passport is ready by then. W: That shouldn't be difficult. Why don't you phone me about January 10th? I should be able to give you an answer then. M: Thank you. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Why don't you sit down? Now, there are several questions I must ask, if you don't mind.
Q: W: I'm sorry. M: You look pale, Jessie. Are you all right? W: No, I'm not feeling well. Mr. Brown. M: What seems to be the problem? W: I guess I ate something bad at lunch. M: And you have a stomachache now? W: Yes, I think so. M: Can you walk to the school clinic? Or shall I send for the doctor? W: No, thanks. It doesn't matter too much. I will go to the doctor after class. M: Ok. I'll finish the class in a minute. Then I'll send you to the clinic. W: Thank you so much. Mr. Brown. M: Don't mention it. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Now, can anyone summarize the main idea of the passage? Yes, Jessie, please?
Question: M: Hello, this is Mike Landon here. Is Jack Cooper there by any chance? W: I am afraid not, he is away for a day or two, back on, let's see, Monday morning. M: Oh, well perhaps I can live a message for him. W: Yes, of course, just a minute. Now, let's see, to Jack Cooper from Mike London. M: No, Landon, L-a-n-d-o-n. W: Sorry, yes, got that, and what's the message? M: Well it's just this: could he come to a meeting on Monday afternoon at 5:00 pm? W: That's this coming Monday, October 12th? M: Right, it's to discuss the new factory in France. W: Fine, I've got that. I will see that he gets it as soon as he comes in on Monday. M: Good, thank you, goodbye. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: Hello, Thomas Brothers.
[Q]: Woman: Wow! Do we really need all this stuff? Let me see that receipt. Man: Hey, I only bought the essentials. Woman: Okay. Let's see. Dog food. Twenty-four dollars and seventy cents ($24.70)? We don't even have a dog! Man: Well, it WAS going to be a surprise, but look in the back of the truck. Woman: What? Man: Ah, ha, hah. Speechless. I knew you'd love him. Woman: That thing? That dog's as big as a horse. He probably eats like one, too. Man: Ah, but he's sure friendly. And someone was giving him away at the supermarket, and I... I... I couldn't let that poor thing pass another day without a loving home. Woman: Whatever. Where was I? Eighteen dollars and nineteen cents ($18.19) for twenty-four cans of tomato juice? You don't even like that stuff! Man: Ahhhh. Not yet. I've decided to change my eating habits. Woman: Right. Man: You'll see, you'll see. Woman: Okay. Let's see. Three eighty-four ($3.84) for a box of chocolate cookies and twelve fifty-six ($12.56) for a case of soft drinks. [Yeah!] Changing your eating habits, huh? Do you really think that cookies are some type of diet food? Man: Hey, I'll just eat a cookie or two every other hour. In fact, they're a great source of carbohydrates for energy. And, you see, the tomato juice and cookies kind of, you know, cancel each other out. Woman: Oh brother. I can't believe what I'm hearing. Let's see. Where was I? A carton of eggs, two fifty ($2.50) for a gallon of milk, three cans of tuna. Okay. [Yeah.] And finally two steaks for eight fourteen ($8.14). Now, something worth enjoying. I'll get the grill started. Man: Oh, we... w... well. The steaks are for Herbert. Woman: Herbert. Who's Herbert? Man: Uh, he's the dog. [No!] You see, the previous owner said that he's kind of... he's somewhat picky about what he eats, [No!], and the steaks might help him adjust [Absolutely not!].... no, no, no, and the steaks might help him adjust to his new home. Hey, what are you doing? Oh, no. Why did you throw the steaks out on the ground outside? Woman:... What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: Man: Hey. Can you give me a hand with the groceries? And I told you I could do the shopping.
Problem: Given the question: W: I'm sorry, Charles, but I'm having class then. You should come see me half an hour later. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
M: Can I see you at 10:00, Professor Brown?