[Q]: M: It's all right, Rita. Where have you been? W: At the police station. I've lost my handbag. Or perhaps someone's taken it. I don't know. M: Oh, no. What happened? Sit down. Was there anything important in it? W: Important! My checkbook, all the papers I need for work. M: Oh, that's terrible. But how did you lose it? W: Well, as you know, I was with a friend all morning and we had lunch together. After I had lunch, I went shopping. And when I wanted to buy something, I couldn't find my checkbook. Then I remembered that it was in my handbag. And my handbag was in my car. M: So you went back to your car. W: But I didn't find it there. M: And you went to the police station? W: Not immediately. Before I went to the police station I called my friend's office. No luck. M: You should go to the restaurant where you had lunch and look for it. W: Oh, I should have done that. M: Now you'd better telephone the manager right away. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Sorry, I'm late, Tom.
input: Please answer the following: W: Pretty good, Bill. How about you? M: Oh. I'm OK. How is that English class you're teaching? W: It's going really well. I have a great class this year. I've got 30 students. M: That's good. I love to teach English. I'm only teaching history now. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Good morning. Mary, how's it going?
Please answer this: 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?
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Answer: W: Hot today, isn't it?
Problem: W: Yeah, I went to Qingdao and just came back yesterday. M: Really? Did you go to see the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center? I thought you were just shooting the breeze when you said you would go. How is it? W: It's really amazing. During the 2007 Qingdao International Sailing Games, around 5,000 people came out to watch the competition every day along the seawall. M: Newspapers say the design received high praise from the International Olympic Committee. The venue will be used for the 2008 Olympic Games. W: Fortunately, I have been there already. It's a pity you're not going to see it. M: Although I know my chances of getting an Olympic sailing ticket are slim, I'll keep trying anyway. Otherwise, I'm sure you'll nag me to death telling me about your experience there. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Hi. You're in the pink today. You must have had a nice new year holiday.
Problem: Given the question: W: Oh yes, it is. Thank you. I was looking for it just now. M: You look a bit familiar to me. I wonder if we have met somewhere before? W: Have we? M: May I ask where you live? W: Just two blocks away, in that tall building. M: That's it. I live there too. I am on the 8th floor. W: It's a small world. We live on the same floor. M: I'm Adam Smith. May I know your name? W: I'm glad to know you. Mr. Smith. I'm Lily Brown. What was said before this conversation?
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M: Is this your umbrella, Miss?
Problem: Man: It is now. Take a seat. Woman: Thanks. I had been waiting for over two hours for the bus to come. Man: Yeah. The bus broke down about 50 miles back. Actually, the bus driver lost control of the bus when he split hot chocolate on himself, and then as he tried to regain control of the bus, he hit a rock and the bus blew a tire. Woman: Uh. Are you sure this bus in safe? Man: I'm not sure if it's safe, but you can't beat the price of the trip. Woman: So, where are you from? Man: To tell the truth, I really don't know. Woman: Uh, what do you mean? Man: Well, you see, I was adopted when I was a baby. I was told that I was born in New York City, but I can't be sure about that. Then, my new parents raised me in a small town Texas. I'm sure you've never heard of it. Woman: Oh. Man: My parents, Fred and Norma, had a farm, so I grew up milking cows and herding sheep. Actually, I'm on my way to visit them now. Woman: You mean back to Texas? Man: Oh no. They sold that farm years ago when they discovered oil on their property. They live on a ranch right outside of Las Vegas. Beautiful place with a pool ... Woman: Las Vegas. Las Vegas? I thought this bus was heading to Chicago ... in the opposite direction! Man: Ah. You're on the wrong bus. Woman: I got to get off. Man: Hey, relax. Spend a weekend with me and my parents on the ranch. I can teach you how to milk a cow or something. Woman: I have to get off. Man: Relax. Anyway, once this bus left the station, it ain't gonna stop until the next stop ... three hours from now. The driver got really upset when the last passenger made a similar mistake. Hey, sit and relax. Let me tell you about farm. I have plenty of stories. What was said before this conversation?

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Woman: Excuse me. Is this seat taken?