input question: W: Not really...I'm sorry our holiday is over. We had a great time, didn't we? M: Mmm...it was OK. The weather wasn't as good as I'd hoped. It started to get cloudy in the last two days. I remember the forecast was for bright sunshine the whole week! W: Well,most of the week was like that. We only had a little rain,right? M: Yeah...The food in the hotel was delicious,but it was priced too high. Next time,we should stay at a cheap hotel. W: Yeah,but the waiters were very helpful,I must say. When I asked for black tea,they sent some up to our room in a while. M: Mmm...that's true. W: But I don't know why the air conditioner didn't work. It was so hot! M: It didn't help when we opened the windows,either. It didn't cool the room down at all. W: Well,that was the only thing that didn't work properly. M: Right,well,it happens sometimes. W: So...what should we do for our next holiday then? We can go somewhere else - Asia or Europe? M: Well,I would rather we go to Africa again. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: Phew! Home at last! I'm glad to be back, aren't you?
M: How about the soup then? W: I've never tasted anything better. What was said before this conversation?
----
Answer: W: This is the best dinner I've ever had.
Q: W: Do what? M: You know what I am taking about. Why did you go and tell Mrs. Wallace how much money I am going to make? Now she will go and tell the whole world! W: Well, I am sorry, Paul. M: Yeah, but you know she talks to everybody and their brothers. W: Well, I apologize. I guess I wasn't thinking. I got all excited. M: Oh, well, it's done now. I guess it doesn't matter that much, anyway. They will know in the end. Everyone in this town got a big nose. W: You know, it is really a lot of money for a first job... What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Aw, Jane! What did you have to go and do that for?
Question: W: Yes. I went to New York to attend a summer course in English. M: Wow. You were lucky. How long did you stay there? W: About 50 days. I went there on July 5th and came back on August 25th. M: How about the course? W: The course was very good. The teachers were nice. They taught us to listen, speak, read and write in English, but it was mostly speaking. One interesting thing I found was that the American classes are different from our classes here because the students have a lot more freedom. You can sit anywhere you like in the classroom. You can ask the teachers questions at any time during the class, and you are welcome to share your ideas with the class. I really like this kind of class. M: How interesting! Maybe our teacher should try that. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Hi, Jane. It's nice to see you again. I heard that you went to the US during the vacation.
[Q]: W: Hi, Richard. Come in, please. M: I've been trying to get hold of you all afternoon. W: I was at the weekly managers' meeting. How are things? M: Oh, splendid. I have somenews. W: Good news? M: Wonderful news...to me, anyway! I've been offered a job for three years as an assistant to Prof. Hayes from Birmingham University. I'll join him in Mexico City. What do you think about that? W: Wonderful, Richard! Just what you've always wanted, isn't it? Does it mean that you'll leave soon? M: Next week. But before I go, I'd like to invite you out for dinner - just to thank you for all the help you gave meduring my three-month research work here. Would tomorrow evening be a good time for you? We can go to the Shanghai Restaurant in Chinatown. W: Fine with me. What was said before this conversation?
****
[A]: M: Hi, Samantha. Do you have aminute?
Problem: Given the question: M: Well, if I were you, I would go on studying. W: But I don't even know what to study. M: I advise you to major in economics. W: That's what my parents want me to do. M: You should take their advice. They know what's best for you. The more you learn, the better job you'll get. W: But my friends will have jobs and have a lot of fun while I'm spending all my time doing reading and writing. M: But if you go to university, you still have time for fun. W: What you say makes sense. I'll think it over. Thank you for your advice. What was said before this conversation?
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The answer is:
W: I can't decide whether to go to university or get a job. What's your opinion?