Question: W: Not bad. I need a summer job. M: I was reading the wanted ads. Here's something for you. Wanted: Waitress for a new restaurant. W: Thank you. I'll have a try. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Hi, Betty. How are things going with you?
[Q]: W: No, I haven't. Come in and have a look. M: Thank you. W: It's just a simple room. My son used to live in it. Now he is grown and long gone, and my husband died last year. So I thought maybe I'd take in a roomer. M: A nice, quiet house. That's what I'm looking for. W: This way, Sir. M: Oh, this is a very pleasant room. How much is the rent? W: Fifty dollars a week. I won't charge you anything for electricity, gas and heat. Oh, yes, you can use the kitchen and refrigerator too. M: Well, I like this place very much. But, you know, my government doesn't give me much money. So you know what I mean. W: Oh, yes. You seem like a very nice young man. What about $ 40? M: That's good, Mrs. ... W: Price. Susan Price. M: My name is Wang Li. I've just come from China to study at the university. W: Oh, isn't that lovely? M: May I move in tomorrow morning. Mrs. Price. W: Fine. I'll be expecting you around ten. If you don't mind, I'd like to have the first two weeks' rent in advance. M: OK. I'll give it to you tomorrow morning. See you tomorrow. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Hello, I have just seen your advertisement. You haven't rented it out yet, have you?
input: Please answer the following: W: Good afternoon. M: What can I do for you? W: Have you any shoes like these? M: What size? W: Size twenty-three. M: What color? W: Dark red. M: I'm sorry. We haven't any. W: But my friend bought this pair of shoes last month. M: Did she buy them here? W: Yes. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Good afternoon, Madam.
Please answer this: M: Yes, Kitty, that's right. W: I suppose you know quite a lot about banking by now, don't you? M: Oh, yes. To tell you the truth, I'm a bit tired of it. W: Really? Isn't it good to work in a bank? M: You know I've been working for the Merry Lynch Bank for over 15 years. W: So you are thinking of making a change,are you? M: Yes, I am. Actually, you know, I'm thinking of beginning my own business. W: That sounds great. M: Yes, I think it over, but the problem is money. If I had enough money, I'd leave the bank tomorrow. W: What are you going to do to solve the problem? M: I'll borrow some money from a bank, of course, but not from the one I've been working for. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: How are you getting on, White? Are you still working for the Merry Lynch Bank?
Problem: W: Yes, well, I bought this tie last week for my husband's birthday, and er...well he doesn't like it. Could I change it for something else, such as a shirt or a hat? M: Certainly, madam, provided that it hasn't been worn, and if you have the receipt. W: Yes, here it is. M: OK, er... this tie looks as if it were worn. I'm afraid I can't put that back on the shelf. W: Oh, that's a pity. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Can I help you?
input: Please answer the following: M: OK. I watch people a lot. I do that when I travel. I've been to many countries such as Britain, Italy and Sweden. So I spend a lot of time at airports. While waiting for my flights, I watch people passing by and start my imagination. For example, the other day, when I was waiting for my flight to Greece, I saw a couple. They were buying magazines at that moment. They were not wearing business clothes, but the man was carrying a suitcase. Every few seconds, the woman looked around. I wondered if someone was following them. Perhaps they were running away, and you know, this reminded me of a story in the newspaper that day: a bank clerk stole one million pounds a week before and disappeared with his wife. There was a picture of them in the paper. The couple really looked like the wiz. Maybe I should stop them. Just then, I saw them say goodbye to each other, and the woman walked away. Well, sometimes I make mistakes like that. But I find things like that are very useful for my writing. What was said before this conversation?
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output:
W: Good morning, everybody. Today, for our writing class, we are glad to have Mr. Henry Stone with us, a well-known writer in this country. He is going to share with us his writing experiences. Now, Henry, please tell us how you find so many interesting things for your stories.