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?
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Answer: 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?
Q: M: Yes, it is. I wish that it would rain and cool off. W: Me too. This is unusual for April. I don't remember it ever being so hot and dry in April before. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Hot today, isn't it?
Question: W: You can have some fruit for dessert. If you eat an apple, I might let you have a small piece of chocolate cake. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Mom, I don't want to eat vegetables. Can I have dessert now? I love chocolate cake!
[Q]: M: Yes, I'd like to try on some sports jackets. I prefer something like the one I'm wearing. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: May I help you?
input: Please answer the following: M: I think everyone felt the same. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: The speech the blind girl gave this evening was extremely moving.
M: Oh, our car broke down on the way, and we didn't get there. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
F: Did you enjoy yourselves at the party last night?