input question: M: Oh, when I was about ten years old. W: Ten years old? So you have loved it for 9 years. M: Yeah, it's really an exciting hobby. You know, the first postage stamps were issued in Britain in 1840. W: Really? I didn't know that. What's on the first postage stamps? M: Well, look, here's a picture of the first two stamps issued. W: Oh, they both bear a picture of Queen Victoria, don't they? M: Yes, I wish I had the originals, then I would be a wealthy man instead of a poor stamp collector. W: But I believe collecting stamps gives you much pleasure which not all wealthy men can enjoy. M: Yes, I do agree. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: When did you become interested in collecting stamps?
F: First of all, most of us hear about premarital contracting when someone rich and famous gets divorced and about all the battles they are going through. I know when my husband and I decided that we wanted to have a premarital contract, my son said "Why you guys doing that? Don't you trust each other?" So it's not surprising that people's initial reaction is a negative one. But in fact, premarital contracting is a way that we can learn more about each other, make each other feel more comfortable about issues that are of concerns, and certainly clarify money concerns. This way, we can talk about them, decide together how we want our marriage to work, and if necessary, and only if necessary, we put it in a premarital contract, a legal document. M: Each year, there is one divorce for every two marriages. And a substantial portion of those who have divorced remarry. Is the notion of the premarital contract simply for those who are entering second marriages, or is it also something for the people getting married for the first time? W: Premarital contracting is a communication process. I think all of us, whatever age we are, whatever financial status we have, we have things to talk about. And if we avoid doing that and wait until there are problems, it's almost too late. I think that no matter what age, whether we've been married once or not, whether we have stepchildren, whether we have assets, it's important to communicate and consider a legal document. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: The prevailing attitude about premarital contracting is that it spoils the whole concept of marriage, love, and trust. How do you counter that?
Q: W: Sorry, I was thinking about my brother. I haven't heard from him for two weeks. M: How often do you call each other? W: Usually at least once a week, but he's now a volunteer teacher at a mountain village. I can only write to him. M: The mail can be really slow sometimes. I'm sure you'll hear from him soon. W: I hope so. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: The manager just emailed to say that the meeting would be put off till the next Sunday. Will you have everything ready by then? Anna, what's wrong? Are you hearing me?
Question: M: But Rose's hair is shorter than Betty's. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: F: Mary's hair is longer than Betty's.
[Q]: W: No. He's out for lunch. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Good afternoon. This is Dick Williams at World Travel Agency. Can I speak to Mr Smith?
Problem: Given the question: M: Take it easy, we still have time. W: What time does the film start? M: At 7:30. We have 45 minutes to get there. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: We are going to be late for the film!