input question: M: I don't think so, Jane. The radio said it is going to be fine soon. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: F: I think it is going to rain, Jack.
W: Sure, Dave. M: OK. So, we're leaving on Monday from Hartsfield International Airport, and returning on Friday. Do we take ourselves to the airport? Maybe we need to book a taxi, or just go by bus. W: No, we don't have to. The company car will pick us up and take us there. M: Oh, that's good. When? W: Our flight leaves at 11:00 a.m., so they should pick us up between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. Besides, the company pays for our trip, including hotel and food. M: How much will that be? W: Well, New York is a pretty expensive city. So, each of us will get $200 a day. M: Oh, OK. Thanks for telling me that. W: You're welcome. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Hey, Lucy. Do you have some time to talk about next week's trip with me?
Q: M: Yes. My office hours are from 10 to 18. What was said before this conversation?
A: F: Would it be convenient to see you today?
Question: W: No,I can't type. M: What about shorthand? W: I don't know. I've never tried. M: So you can't take shorthand and you can't type. What can you do, may I ask? W: Well, I can play the piano and the violin. M: Play the piano and the violin? W: Yes, and I can sing and dance. M: Susan, what are you doing here? W: I want a job. I want to work here. M: But you can't take shorthand, and you can't even type. W: No, of course I can't. I'm an actress. M: But I want a secretary. W: Is this the Grand Theater? M: No, of course not. It's the Grand Hotel. The Grand Theater is on the opposite street. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Susan, I've got a few questions. Let's see. Can you type?
[Q]: M: Yes, and he liked it so much that after only two weeks at home, he went back to study French for a year. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Has Andrew come back from his trip to Paris?
Problem: Given the question: M: No. Why do you ask? W: You have so many empty cans here. M: Well, my mum wants me to keep all the cans, so that we can sell them after a while. W: Aha, you are going to make a millionaire of yourself sooner or later with all those cans. M: You bet I will. Well, that's not the point. The point is we separate reusable things from other rubbish. We have to pay the dustman for dealing with rubbish, but if we sell him these cans and other reusable material we pay less. W: That sounds a clever idea. Now what are reused in China? M: Metal, plastic, paper, books and the like. W: Just as we do back home in the States. M: And to avoid waste, the government is limiting the production of goods that can be used only once, such as bamboo chopsticks. For example, all the fast food boxes should be made of paper instead of non-reusable material. W: That will surely be helpful for a clean environment. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: Do you collect cola cans, Steve?