[Q]: W: I came back from Australia. Now I've opened a company. I heard from Miss Sue that you are getting married. Congratulations! M: Thank you! W: Why did you keep so quiet about it? M: I'm sorry. I mean to tell you. But I couldn't find you by your previous address. W: When will the wedding be? M: January 1st. W: I want to give you a present. What would you like? M: Let me see. Oh, a bunch of flowers will do. W: I see. Bye. M: Bye. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Clara! How are you? I haven't heard from you for at least three years. What are you doing?

[Q]: M: Er... maybe.., some coffee, please. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Er... what would you like to drink, tea, coffee or orange juice?

[Q]: W: OK, but you're not going to like it. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Mum, I'm watching today's football game on tape. If you happen to know the score, please don't tell me.

[Q]: W: Yes, what can I do for you? M: I'd like to find some general information on computers. W: Is this for a particular research project or some general information? M: Well. I just need some general information for now. W: We have quite a few magazines here dealing with computers. M: Can I have the titles? W: Follow me. Let me show you how to find them. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]:
M: Excuse me. Is this the Reference Desk?