Q: M: Do you mean the one in Manchester? W: Yes. M: I saw it just now. W: What do you think of it? M: I think I'm not the type of man to do it. W: Why do you think so? M: They need an engineer to take care of the machine and I don't even know anything about that kind of machine. W: I know you are always quick to learn. I believe when you use it you will get to know it well. M: Are you serious about that? W: Sure I am. You should have a try. M: Mm...maybe I should have a try. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Have you seen the job in the newspaper?
Question: W: Where did you leave your car, Mr. Walton? M: In Ludlow Street. Near the traffic lights. W: Did you leave your car unlocked? M: Of course not. W: And what time was this? M: This morning. I parked it there before I went to work. W: When do you start work? M: At nine thirty. But I got in early today. I started at seven. W: That explains it. M: What do you mean? W: We have taken away your car. You can't park your car in Ludlow Street before ten on Friday. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Someone has stolen my car! I want to report it. The name is Walton-Harry Walton.
[Q]: M: Oh,dear,my back's killing me. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: How are you,Brandon?
input: Please answer the following: W: Er, I'm kind of busy. Why do you ask? M: I was wondering if we could get together and do something, like going to a concert or taking a walk by the lake. W: I'd love to, but I'm really busy this weekend. M: That's too bad. W: I have promised to help with the cleaning of the house at 10:30 in the morning. And then, I have an appointment with the dentist at 12:30 pm. M: How about after the dentist's appointment? W: Then, I'll have to meet Jim at 4:30 pm to help him with the science project due on Monday morning. M: OK, then, maybe some other time. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Well, do you have anything planned for this Saturday?
Please answer this: M: My family left Budapest in 1986 and settled in Canada where a lot of my friends' parents were highly successful businessmen. It seems so cool, so in high school, I started a web-designed company and learned a lot from that experience. W: How did you find the money for your present company then? M: We've raised 18 million dollars from about 50 people. We're finally making money. I own 6% of the company and all employees get their shares. W: By the way, what aspects of your life are green? M: I'm only mildly green. I do simple things and I'm a huge biker. I biked cross Canada. W: Do you think you have ever done anything wasteful? M: We're always doing something wrong, but then, that will allow us to learn and grow. When I first started out, we made all the products ourselves, but that was a mistake. Now we work with other companies. We provide the materials, the product development and the design. They make the products then. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Tom, as the manager of a company selling green products, you are now quite a successful businessman. When did you know you wanted to have your own company?
Question: Man: It's this week New Scientist. Why? Woman: I was just wondering. It looks interesting. But I've never actually read myself. It's for real scientists, or can ordinary people like me understand it? Man: Always for anyone, really. It usually has articles or stories about current affairs about science, as well as papers about new development in research. I'm reading about new telephone that allows you to see the person you are speaking to as well as see him. Woman: Oh, I heard about it. Is it on the market yet? Can I buy one? Man: No. Not this one. But the company has made other models to try on business. This one is special because its color and image is moving. Woman: Oh, that's interesting. Man: You see the first video phones. That's what they are called. They made in Japan. But they can only show still black and white image. So this video phone is much better than that. Mind you, I'm not sure I want one, would you? Woman: Well, no, I don't think a word. I bet it costs a lot of money. Did it say how much it costs? Man: Yes. The yearly black and white one costs several hundreds pounds. But one in the story is about to cost several thousands pounds. Woman: Hmm, what does anybody want one, do you think? Man: Business organizations that need frequent contact overseas want it. It's like a face-to-face conversation, so maybe a lot of overseas travels can be avoided. Woman: Yes, I suppose so. What was said before this conversation?
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Woman: What are you reading, Bill?