input question: W: Yes, I'm packed, but not quite ready. I can't find my passport. M: Your passport? That's the one thing you mustn't leave behind. W: I know. I haven't lost it. I've packed it, but I can't remember which bag it's in. M: Well, you have to find it at the airport. Come on, the taxi is waiting. W: Did you say taxi? I thought we were going in your car. M: Yes, well, I have planned to, but I'll explain later. You've got to be there in an hour. W: The plane doesn't leave for two hours. Anyway, I'm ready to go now. M: Now, you're taking just one case, is that right? W: No, there is one in the hall as well. M: Gosh, what a lot of stuff! You're taking enough for a month instead of a week. W: Well, you can't depend on the weather. It might be cold. M: It's never cold in Rome. Certainly not in May. Come on, we really must go. W: Right, we're ready. We've got the bags. I'm sure there's no need to rush. M: There is. I asked the taxi driver to wait two minutes, not twenty. W: Look, I'm supposed to be going away to relax. You're making me nervous. M: Well, I want you to relax on holiday, but you can't relax yet. W: OK, I promise not to relax, at least not until we get to the airport and I find my passport. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: Mary, I hope you're packed and ready to leave.
W: I'd rather have a cool drink, please. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Would you like a cup of tea?
Q: M: See what? W: In the paper. It says, there is a man going around pretending he's from the electricity board. He's been calling at people's homes, saying he is coming to check that all their appliances are safe. Then he gets around them to make him a cup of tea, and while they are out of the room he steals their money, handbag whatever and makes off with it. M: But you know, Jane, it's partly their own fault. You should never let anyone like that in unless you're expecting them. W: It's all very well to say that. But someone comes to the door, and says electricity or gas and you automatically think they are OK, especially if they flash a card to you M: Does this man have an ID then? W: Yes, that's just it. It seems he used to work for the electricity board at one time. According to the paper the police are warning people especially pensioners not to admit anyone unless they have an appointment. It's a bit sad. One old lady told them she'd just been to the postoffice to draw her pension when he called. She said he must have followed her home. He stole the whole lot. M: But what does he look like? Surely they must have a description. W: Oh, yes they have. Let's see, in his thirties, tall, bushy dark hair, slight northern accent, sounds a bit like you actually. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Gosh! Have you seen this, Richard?
Question: W: OK. But you'd better send another thing to Jane's brother, or he will angry. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: The skirt is beautiful. I want to buy it for Jane.
[Q]: W: What are we going to watch? M: A football match between Germany and Italy. It will be exciting. W: But I am not interested in, football. I like to see a TV film. M: Oh. no. You can see a TV film any other day. W: There will he oilier football games any other day. M: But this game is the most important of the season. W: If you insist on watching the game, I will go. M: Where are you going? Are you annoyed with me? W: No. I am going to the cinema. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Hurry up. It is time for TV.
Problem: Given the question: M: I have nothing tonight. Anything I can do for you? W: How about going to the movies? It will do you good to get your mind off your work for a while. M: That sounds like a good idea. But what is playing? W: I've looked up the entertainment section in the newspaper. There are some new films on in town. M: Is there anything interesting on? W: There is also a new Beijing Opera put on for the first time. I wonder if you are interested. M: Why not, of course. W: I do not think we have time to go back to the hotel if we want to watch the opera. Let's get something in a nearby restaurant. M: OK. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: Are you doing anything special tonight?