[Q]: W: No, unfortunately only a couple of weeks. M: On business or on holiday? W: Business,I'm afraid. My company is setting up an office in London. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Are you staying long?
input: Please answer the following: W: Here you are. M: I want to find what's on this weekend. W: Is there anything good on? M: The Beijing Opera is showing on Saturday evening. Do you like Beijing Opera? W: Oh, yes. Very much. When and where will it be? M: At 7:30 in Beihai Park. W: Let's go and see it, OK? M: Good idea! What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Susan, Please pass me a copy of China Daily.
Please answer this: M: Not at all. Go ahead. W: What is the purpose of your visit to the States? M: I'm going to attend a conference on air pollution. W: When and where is this conference being held? M: It's being held in the first two weeks of February at the University of Stanford in California. W: Who will pay your expenses? M: The University of Stanford. Here is the official letter of invitation. W: I see. Fine. When do you want to go? M: I'd like to leave in mid-January if my passport is ready by then. W: That shouldn't be difficult. Why don't you phone me about January 10th? I should be able to give you an answer then. M: Thank you. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Why don't you sit down? Now, there are several questions I must ask you if you don't mind.
Problem: M: Nonsense. Smoking is the easiest thing in the world to give up. I've done it a hundred times. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Adam. I can see that you simply couldn't give up smoking.
Problem: Given the question: M: Yes, Miss Gray. You'll have to start getting to work on time, or your service will no longer be needed here. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: You wanted to see me, Mr. Wright?
Problem: M: I don't know. All of a sudden, the engine died. W: Well, can you start it? M: No...No, it won't start now. W: Could we be out of gas? M: No, I'm sure we are not out of gas. W: Let's check the gas gauge. Oh, see, it's on "empty". M: I was sure the tank was half full! W: Obviously, it wasn't. Well, too bad. M: What time is it now? W: It's five to eight. I am afraid we can't get to the airport on time. He's probably looking for us right now. M: Let's stand by the side of the road for a few minutes. Maybe somebody will stop and pick us up. What was said before this conversation?

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W: What's the matter?