Q: F: Neither Mary nor Jane is, the teacher has asked me to be in charge of it. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Alice, do you know who's going to be in charge of the party, Mary or Jane?
Question: W: Tonight? I have to study for my physics test that's tomorrow. M: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Are you going to the shopping mall tonight?
[Q]: M: Let's go for a swim. W: Where shall we go for it? M: Let's go to the Workers' stadium. We haven't been there for a long time. W: That's a good idea. We can meet at the school gate at eleven o'clock. Is that all right for you? M: Yes. That'll be perfect, See you tomorrow. Goodbye. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: What shall we do this weekend?
input: Please answer the following: M: Yeah! It was sent here yesterday. What do you think of it? W: It's huge. It almost takes up the entire side of the room. M: I know. But you don't think it's too big, do you? W: I didn't say that. I mean, if you enjoy it, why not? What happened to your old TV, by the way? M: It just stopped working last Friday. It was pretty old and didn't work well. I thought you can afford it, why not get a new one? W: It must have been expensive. M: Well, not as much as you might think. I got it on sale for 50 percent off 2,400 dollars. W: What? You spent 1,200 dollars on a TV? Did you think you watch TV that often? M: Well, I don't. Do you think I should return it? If I do it within a week, I can get my money back. W: Honestly, I think you should. That's too much money for a television. M: I think you are right. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Hey! You've got a new television.
Please answer this: W: Nice to meet you here, Tim. I'm buying some Christmas gifts for those who work with me, but it's really a headache. M: Maybe I could give you some advice. Firstly, you'd better divide them into different groups-who were the people that are your friends as well as your workmates and who are the people you do not know well but you see pretty much daily. W: OK, then what should I do? M: For the friends, you want to get them personal gift. Do they like chocolate? W: This is what I always give, but I know Mary is on a diet. M: Does she like fruit or coffee? Anyway, think of the gift that you know your friend likes. W: Well, I think fruit is helpful to keep fit. What about the rest of them? M: Leave cards in their mailboxes or on their desks. W: Christmas cards? M: Yes, you can afford that. More importantly, it's true of them that you're thinking of them. W: Thank you for your suggestion, Tim. You really have saved me and my money as well. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Hi, Susan. How are you? I've been wondering when I'd run into you. What are you busy with?
Question: W: Thank you! M: Now, you're applying for a job as secretary with us. I'd like to ask you some questions. Now, first of all, how many foreign languages can you speak? W: Well, I can speak English quite well. And I also know a little Japanese. M: English and a bit of Japanese. Um, can you type? W: Oh, yes, I can type. M: Uh-huh, and can you use a computer? W: Oh yes. I am very good at computers. M: Apple and PC? W: Both, yes. And I can do word processing and other things as well. M: Right, and um, can you take shorthand? W: Yes, not very fast, but I can. M: OK, fine. And can you drive a car? W: No, I'm afraid I can't. M: Well, that's not very important. What was said before this conversation?
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M: Please take a seat!