Question: M: It depends. If the traffic isn't too heavy... Anyhow, I'll try my best. You've got enough time. W: How much should I pay? M: $12.75, please. W: Thanks a lot. Here's $15. Give me $1.00 back, please. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: Do you think you can take me to the Grand Hotel in 30 minutes?
[Q]: M: I think it's important. I can give you my insurance agent's card if you want. W: But I'm not sure what kind I need. In Germany, we have a national insurance program. But here you have nothing. M: Yes, I know. Many countries have national health insurance. America doesn't. W: Why is that? M: Well, it's because of the American culture. Americans think private companies can do things better than the government. So we depend on private companies for insurance. W: But isn't that expensive? M: You're right. It is expensive. And many people criticize it. They say it is not fair to poor people. They say the health systems are better in other countries, especially in Europe. W: But what do you think? M: I have no idea. I just do my best to have good insurance. It's important. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: My colleagues at work say I should get a health insurance. What do you think?
input: Please answer the following: M: Thanks for considering me. But the baseball team is starting up a new season. And I'm afraid I have a lot on my hands. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Since Simon will graduate this May, the school paper needs a new editor. So if you are interested, I will be happy to nominate you.
Please answer this: M: You'd better call a taxi. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: It's very late and there is no bus now.
Problem: W: I can speak English, and of course French. And a little Japanese. M: Can you use a computer and fax machine? W: Sure, I can send faxes, e-mails and so on. I can work at the front desk. M: Well, there are a lot of other jobs here, so I need to find out what else you can do. Can you swim? We have swimming pool here. W: Yes, I'm good at swimming. M: We also have four restaurants, and one coffee shop. Can you wait tables? W: Yes, I used to work as a waitress at a restaurant. M: How about weekends? That's the busiest time. Can you work on weekends? W: Umm, I can work only on Sundays. I have to take a course on Saturdays. M: I see. Now the most important question is: Do you like working with people? At a hotel, you must work with people all day. W: Yeah, I can get on well with people. I come from a big family. M: Well, Betty. Thank you for coming in today. I will give you a call in a few days. W: OK. Thanks. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Hello, Betty. I've got your CV. Now, tell me a little about yourself. First, what language can you speak?
input: Please answer the following: W: I am cooking the dinner, John. M: Oh. Look! The Capital Building caught on a big fire today. W: What? How about the people in the building? M: More than 220 people were killed and the building was destroyed. W: It must have taken the fire fighters a long time to put it out. M: Yes, they spent about five hours putting it out. Hm, what a strange smell! W: Oh, I forgot the food cooking on the fire! M: Be quick! Turn the gas off. You should be careful next rime, otherwise you'd have our house on fire! What was said before this conversation?
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output:
M: What are you doing, Mary?