Question: Ranae: Yeah. Why do you want to know? Steve: Well, on Monday, I asked Jennifer out on a date for this coming Saturday night. Ranae: Wow. You've really been seeing a lot of her lately. Sounds great. Okay, write down these directions so you don't get lost. Steve: Okay, go ahead. Ranae: First, drive down 1st street going west, cross the river, and keep going straight until Pine Street. Steve: Until Pine Street, right? Ranae: Right. Then turn left, and the movie theater is the second building on the right. It's next to the church. Steve: Second building on the right. Got it. Now, can you recommend any nice restaurants? Ranae: Yeah. The Pink Flamingo serves excellent Spanish food. Steve: Well where's that? Ranae: Well, starting from the movie theater, go south on Pine Street, cross 2nd Street, and drive to 3rd Street. You'll see a parking lot on the left side of the street. Okay so far? Steve: A parking lot on the left. Okay. Then what? Ranae: Okay, then turn left on 3rd Street and drive east. The Pink Flamingo is the building just before the river on the left side. I think it's open weekdays from 10:30 in the morning to 11:30 at night, but it stays open until midnight on the weekends. Steve: Okay, I think I've driven by there before. Oh, last thing. Where can I buy some flowers? We're going out to celebrate Jennifer's birthday. Ranae: Well the only florist I know is in front of the stadium on 2nd Street. Try that one. Steve: Great. Thanks a lot. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: Steve: Hey, Ranae. Do you happen to know where the movie theater is downtown? The one near the hospital.
[Q]: M: I think it's spring. It's so good to see the green after the cold winter. W: But I like summer better for I can go swimming in the Fiver. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: What's your favorite season of the year?
input: Please answer the following: M: Hi, Sharon, I had no idea. It'll take so much time. It sure makes it difficult to prepare for final exams. How about you? W: I was lucky. There seems to be a shortage of highschool teachers now. I applied to three schools and each one offered me a position. M: That's great. Which one did you like? W: I haven't decided yet. Of course, it will be easiest for me to stay here in New York or go back home to Boston, but I may go to California. M: That will be a big move. W: So tell me about your plans? M: Well, I applied to six newspapers. Last week, I had an interview with New York Times. W: How did it go? M: Not so well. I think they are looking for people with some experience. W: Have you had any other interviews? M: No, not yet. It seems that everyone wants to be a writer these days. There just aren't many jobs out there. W: That's too bad. M: Yes, I had a hope to have a job lined up by graduation. That doesn't seem likely now. W: What will you do if you can't find a job? M: In that case, I'll begin working on the master's degree in the fall. W: Good luck. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Hey, James, how is the job search going?
Please answer this: W: Thank you. I'll just sit here and read the magazine in the meantime. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: I'm sorry, Madame. The train is somewhat behind the schedule. Take a seat and I'll tell you as soon as we know something definite.
Problem: W: Yes? M: I have some difficulty in pronouncing some of the words in the text. Could you help me? W: Sure. M: How do you pronounce this word? W: Travel. M: Travel. What does "travel" mean, please? W: It means "go from place to place". For example, I want very much to travel round the world. M: I see. How about this word? W: "Explain something" means "make something clear". M: How do you spell "clear"? W: c-l-e-a-r, clear. If you want to make something clear to others, you explain it. Are you clear? M: Yes. You have explained clearly. W: That's good. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Excuse me, Sara.
input: Please answer the following: Woman: That sounds great. I'll call Jean to see if she likes to join us. What was said before this conversation?
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Man: I heard on the radio that it'll be sunny during the holiday weekend. Maybe we can take a trip to Boston.