M: I said that it's a lovely day. Why don't we go for a walk? W: Can you wait a few minutes? I have to finish this letter. M: Don't take too long. It would be a pity not to go out in such lovely weather. W: I won't be long. No more than ten minutes. Why don't you go ahead and I'll meet you at Lakeside Park. M: Ok, I will. Look for me at the tea house in the park. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: What did you say?
Q: W: Yes. You are meeting them next week, aren't you? M: Hum. Where should I take them, the office perhaps? W: I suppose you prefer this office because it is more comfortable. M: Well. I did think here, yes. But maybe the factory somewhere. W: I think they prefer to see where our products are made. M: OK, I'll meet them there. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: You know these people who want to visit the company?
Question: W: Oh, come on. Why keep on complaining about things you can do nothing about? What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Oh, it is terribly hot! I cannot bear it any longer.
[Q]: M: Of course. What do you want me to do? W: Could you hold these packages while I look for the key to the door? M: I'd be glad to. What's in these packages? They're extremely heavy. W: Just the things we need for the picnic tomorrow. M: Well, hurry up and open the door. I told you these things were very heavy. W: I can't find the key. You must have it. M: You're right, but how can I get the key while I'm holding all these packages? What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Would you help me for a minute,please?
input: Please answer the following: M: I'm so homesick, I could die. All this studying, all this pressure, I just can't stand it. W: It takes time to get used to all this. M: Yes. But, you know, I lost sleep last night. W: It seems like you've really got the blues. Have you heard from home recently? M: It's been almost a month since I got a letter from my mum. I'm going to write to her and explain the situation. By the way, do you have an envelope that I can borrow? W: Sorry, I don't have any. I hardly ever send any letters. M: The bookstore is closed today. Is there another place I can get some stamps? W: You can go to the post office on North Street to buy stamps. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Are you all right, Mark? Is anything wrong?
M: I remember receiving their calendar of activities in my campus mailbox a week ago. I didn't really look at it, though. Isn't that where they organize parties and trips for foreign students? W: Not only for foreign students. The International Center's activities are intended for all students. They set up conversation tutorials for a variety of languages, and through the Center's Host Family Program, you can visit the home of a local family. M: Now that you mention it, it would be nice to meet more people from this area. I find the customs of this country really confusing sometimes. But also there are times when I need to talk to people who come from other countries as I do. I'll bet a lot of them feel the way I do. W: Of course. You are not the only person who is new around here. Take me. My family lives 500 miles away from here. That isn't another country, but it is a long distance. The center is a good place for meeting people who can tell you how to get to know this city. And if you ever feel lonely, you can go over there and find someone to chat with. On weekday nights, they don't close until 11:30. M: I guess it's worth visiting. Did you say you are going there tonight? W: Uh-huh, to a coffee hour at eight. M: All right. I'll come, too. I might as well see what the International Center is like. How about meeting me in front of the library and we'll walk there together? W: Sure. See you then. What was said before this conversation?
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W: Are you free this evening? Would you like to come with me to the International Center?