Problem: Given the question: M: I don't know. He's pretty busy. What was said before this conversation?
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W: Do you think he could help me change the water in the fish tank this week?
input question: M: Right. I'll graduate from college next June. W: Have you ever done any work in this field? M: No, never. We did some practice work in class. W: You seem to be doing well at college. What kind of pay do you hope to get? M: From what I've read, it seems that the pay at the beginning would, be around $12,000 a year. W: Here we would start at $10,500 for the first year of training. Then you would get $15,000. After that it would depend on how well you work. M: That sounds fair enough. What about other things, like vacation? W: Those are all explained in this paper. You can take it along and look at it at home. M: Do you really think I can get a job here? I really hope that I can work here. But I guess I'll just have to go home and wait. W: Well, I'm talking to three people today and four tomorrow. The company will be hiring two people. You'll hear sometime next month. Good luck and thanks for coming today. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Please sit down. Let's see. You're Mr. Brown, is that right?
W: It might be a good idea to read some easy articles first. You will enjoy them more and be able to read fast. M: That's a good idea. Thank you for your advice. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Good morning. I would like to borrow some novels in English. What kind of books would you recommend?
Q: John: No problem. Glad you could make it. Hey. Have you met any of the famous guests so far? Heather: Uh, no. Who exactly? John: Well, there is Gregorio Zuttlemisterburger ... [Who?]. Ah. They call him the "Grip" for short. Heather: Who in the world is he? John: You've never heard of him? [No.] He's the world famous snake trainer ... He's never met a snake he couldn't train to dance and hiss at the same time. Heather: Seriously? Where is he? John: Uh, he's the tall guy over there in the purple jacket and green pants. He probably has a snake or two with him tonight. Heather: Huh? John: And then there is Georgina, the Great. Heather: Georgina ... and great for what? John: Are you serious? You've never heard of her? She is the world's greatest arm wrestler. I mean, World champion. She's the petite woman next to the fireplace with the bright yellow dress and the tennis shoes. Heather: I thought you said famous people ... like, like people we all know. John: And, and there is Brad Pitt ... Heather: Now, there's someone I recognize ... John: ... the captain of the national Yo-Yo team [What?]. Yeah. He's the short, stocky man sitting at the table wearing the black and red checkered shirt. I'm sure he'd do a few tricks for you if you asked. Heather: Uh, no thank you. I think I've had enough entertainment for one evening. John: Okay. What was said before this conversation?
A: Heather: Hey. John. This looks a great party. [Yeah!] Thanks for inviting me.
Question: W: Hello, Tony. So what shall we work on today? M: Well, the problem is that this writing assignment isn't coming out right. What I thought I was writing on was to talk about what a particular sport means to me-one I participate in. W: What sport did you choose? M: I decided to write about cross-country skiing. W: What are you going to say about skiing? M: That's the problem. I thought I would write about how peaceful it is to be out in the country. W: So why is that a problem? M: As I start describing how quiet it is to be out in the woods, I keep mentioning how much effort it takes to keep going. Cross-country skiing isn't as easy as some people think. It takes a lot of energy. But that's not part of my paper, so I guess I should leave it out. But now I don't know how to explain that feeling of peacefulness without explaining how hard you have to work for it. It all fits together. It's not like just sitting down somewhere and watching the clouds roll by. That's different. W: Then you'll have to include that in your point. The peacefulness of cross-country skiing is the kind you earn by effort. Why leave that out? Part of your point you knew beforehand, but part you discovered as you wrote. That's common, right? M: Yeah, I guess so ... What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Hello, Professor Johnson.
Please answer this: M: Do you think you're the first to think of that? What was said before this conversation?
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W: I think it's about time to speak to university officials about the quality of the food.