Please answer this: W: Hi, Chris. M: I'm having a party this Saturday. I've just moved into a new flat. We're starting at about five thirty. Can you come? W: I'd love to. Thank you very much. M: Here's my new address. W: Thanks. Church Street, Randwick. M: Right. The party's at five thirty p.m. W: I won't forget, and I'll be there in time. M: See you then. W: Bye. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Oh, hi, Linda. I'm glad I've caught you.
Problem: M: Let's have a look. Well, yeah, there are a few here that might interest us. Here's one for just under 400. It only has one bedroom but it sounds nice. Near a park. It'd be nice to live near a park. W: Mm. But, you know, 390 seems expensive for just one bedroom. M: Yes, you're right. Oh, here's one that's a little cheaper, near University Avenue. It's 350. W: How many bedrooms? M: Just one again. That's not a very nice area. W: No, it's pretty noisy. I'd prefer a larger place really. M: Yeah. Let me see what the cheapest twobedroom apartment is. Oh, here's a real bargain. It's only 350. But it doesn't have any furniture. W: No. You know how much it can cost to furnish an apartment. M: Oh, here's another one for just over 400. This sounds very interesting. It's on Metealfe. That's a nice street. W: Yes, it's quiet. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Anything interesting in the paper today?
Problem: Given the question: M: Why worry? We have a vacation coming up. Soon you'll have lots of time. What was said before this conversation?
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W: I haven't studied much English this week at all.
input question: W: Morning, Mr. Jones. No, I haven't been out much recently. I've been feeling a bit under the weather. M: I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you don't mind me saying, but you don't look very well. Your face is very pale. Perhaps you need some fresh air to bring the color back to your cheeks. It's a lovely day outside today. W: That's just what I thought. I'm going to go for a walk in the park and then pop into the supermarket. M: You look as if you've lost weight as well. W: I haven't been eating like I usually do. Usually, I love my food, but these last two weeks I just haven't felt cooking and I've eaten very little. Most unlike me. M: Have you been to the doctor? What did she say? W: I didn't bother going to the doctor. It's nothing serious. M: You never know. If you've been feeling like this for two weeks, it's worth getting a check-up just to be sure. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: Good morning, Mrs. Wong. How are you? I haven't seen you around the building for the last couple of weeks. Is everything alright?
W: Hello, Sam. This is Paula Hanson, Sorry to bother you, but I'm having a small problem I thought you might be able to help me with. M: Sure, Paula. What's up? W: Well, you know Sarah and I moved into an off-campus apartment in the fall,on the west side of town. Any way, we've been happy with it until the past couple of months. M: Yeah. What happened? W: Well,the dishwasher broken down,so we reported it to Ms. Corners,the owner. She said she'd take care of it, but a month went by and nothing happened. M: Did you get back in touch with her? W: I got a repairperson to give me an estimate,and then I sent it to her. When I didn't hear from her,I had the repair done. And I deducted the cost from the rent check. M: So what's the problem? W: She called here madly. She said she could have gotten the repair done for less money. Now, she's threatening to expel us for not paying the full rent. M: Hold on, Paula. It does sound pretty serious. But I'm sure you can all sit down and work this out. W: Well,you're over at the law school. So, I wondered if you would mind coming with Sarah and me when we go to talk to Ms. Corners. We're supposed to meet with her tomorrow night at eight. M: Sure. I haven't studied a lot about contracts yet,but I'll be glad to help you straighten things out. Why don't I stop by about 7:30? W: Thanks Sam. You are our lifesaver. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Hello?
Q: M: No, it feels a lot better today. I went to the doctor and he told me it was not serious, I should be fine for Saturday. W: Great! But why don't you take it easy today? Maybe just practice throwing. Don't do any running. M: OK. Do you have any news about Michigan and what we can expect in Saturday's game? W: Yes, I have some films, showing Michigan in the last three games. They are in my office, if you want to see them after practice, you can. M: Oh, that would be great. I'd like to see what we are up against. They are one of the top basketball teams in the country now since they beat Iowa last weekend. Come to think of it, why don't you go ahead and check out the game films right now? And just rest that knee this afternoon. I want you to be well in three days. W: Michigan has a strong team. We are in for a tough one. M: All right, I'll be back tomorrow for full practice. What was said before this conversation?
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W: Adam, how is your knee today? Is it still giving you trouble?