input question: M: Thank you. I'm very glad to hear that. W: I like your new coat very much. Where did you get it? M: Well, I got it from the department store where there are many clothes, from shirt to skirt, from jacket to coat. W: Oh. I know that store. Clothes there are expensive for me. How much did it cost you? M: Not as much as the saleswoman asked for. She wanted $90. W: So. how much did you pay for it in the end? M: I tried to make her bring down to half the price. W: Wow! How smart you are! In fact, I have been attracted by a cool hat in that store for a long time. Can you help me bring its price down? M: I'm not sure, but I can have a try. W: Then, thank you very much. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Hi, Gary. How handsome you are in the blue coat!
W: Yes, everyone here is having a good time. Any ideas for the future? M: Well, I'm interested in finance and my uncle runs a company in Hong Kong, so I decided to go to Hong Kong University. W: Sounds great. Hong Kong is an international financial center. You will surely go far there. M: What about you? W: I'd like to go to university in Beijing. M: What do you want to take as your major, computer science or medicine? W: I prefer medicine. It's always being my dream to be a doctor. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Hi, Lily. Great graduation party, isn't it?
Q: W: Hold on. He is coming. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Hello, is Jones in? Can I speak to him?
Question: M: What are you studying now? W: I am taking three genera] requirements and American history and American literature this. semester. Last semester I took four requirements and freshman French. M: I believe it's not too late to change your major because you've mainly taken general requirements which all freshmen have to take. Also we have twelve electives so the mo lit courses will be included in them, so you can change your major without losing any credit hours. W: I am very happy to know I am still able to change my major. I am interested in writing newspaper articles, and after finishing my degree I would like to work for some newspaper firm. M: Oh, I think you will be a good writer. W: Dr. Steven, when do students start practical training? M: They don't begin practical training in reporting until the sophomore year. Journalism 121 normally is taken in the freshman year as a general background course. W: I see. I will take the course next semester. Thank you very much for your help. M: You're welcome. I look forward to seeing you in my department. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: Dr. Steven, I am thinking about changing my major before the end of the freshman year.
[Q]: M: Yes, may I help you? M: This is Henry Jones in Room 742. I checked in about ten minutes ago. W: Ah, yes, Mr. Jones. How can I help you? M: The bathroom is in an absolutely terrible condition. When I tried the shower, no water came out at all. W: Oh, dear, I'm sorry to hear that. I'll have it fixed immediately. M: And that is not all. There is no soap, towel or toilet paper. W: I apologize for this, Mr. Jones. We're rather short staffed at present. The housekeeper should have checked your room. We'll attend to it as soon as possible. There's been a misunderstanding. M: That's all right. The most important thing is to fix it as soon as possible. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Hello, is this the Reception Desk?
Problem: Given the question: M: That's fine with me, but do we have to move her piano after her performance? W: I hope not. Our drum set is heavy enough. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: Mary wants to play her piece before we go on the stage.