Problem: W: Oh. Mike! Oh, my goodness! I haven't seen you for ages. M: Nice to see you after all these years. What've you been doing? W: Well, I've tried many things after we left school. Now I'm working for a large oil company, er ... in charge of sales mainly. I travel a lot. M: Oh, that's great. You must really enjoy that. W: Oh, I do. Yeh, yeh, it's lovely. It's quite tiring though. But what about you, Mike? What do you do? M: I'm working in a law firm. Practicing business law, you know. W: Oh, that's interesting. M: And I'm happy doing what I do. W: Good. M: It's great to see you. We must get together some time. W: Yes, we should. Look, give me your address and phone number. Em... I got my book here. OK, and then I'll give you a ring and we can fix something up. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Hello, it is Carol, isn't it?
Problem: Given the question: Kids: We had to use the fire extinguisher. Chef Randall: But that's another story. So, anyway, today I'd like to share with you our favorite ... at least my favorite ... chocolate chip cookie recipe. Now, before you switch the TV channel, I know what you are thinking. "Another fattening cookie recipe." But wait. What makes this recipe great is that it offers a wonderful low-fat, low-calorie, low-cholesterol dessert for the entire family. Kids: We still like the fat though. Chef Randall: Well, I know we do. But let's see. We have all the ingredients, so we can start by mixing all of the ingredients, the sugars, the flour, the egg whites, the low-fat butter, vanilla, baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl. Then, we add the mini chocolate chips. Now, my kids would like me to add the big ones but we start with the mini-chocolate chips. And don't forget to preheat the oven to 350 degrees (Fahrenheit). And finally, when the cookies are done, take them out of the oven, remove them from the cookie sheet, and let them cool before their fingers get into them. Did I forget anything? Kids: Yeah, if you have college-age kids, be sure to make a few extra batches they can take back to school for their roommates. And don't forget the kids still at home. Chef Randall: Oh, well yeah. We can't do that. We can't forget them. And unfortunately, by the time your kids get the cookies, you, the cook, will be left with a single cookie - your instant diet plan for you - and a dirty kitchen. So, that's all for today. On next week's show, we will be showing you how to feed hungry teenagers on a budget without having to sell the family car. Until then. What was said before this conversation?
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Chef Randall: Well, hello everyone, and welcome to today's show. And joining me today is my daughter, Ashley, who has had to endure my cooking experiments over the years. Are we ready, Ashley? [Ready to eat.] No, let's wait for a few minutes. We'll get to that. But as you know, my faithful listeners, I starting cooking and baking almost 30 years ago when my grandmother taught me in her humble kitchen. In fact, she taught almost me everything I know, and I've never attended cooking classes [You should have ...] Wait, wait, wait ... I know my daughter's going to mention to you faithful listeners that recently as I was helping the kids prepare for our kitchen for chicken meal, I forgot to take the chicken out of the oven, burned the bird to a crisp, and we ended up ordering pizza for dinner.
input question: M: Well, I can't exactly go to hang with my friends at some of the places we used to go to, and just basically raise hell and have a whole bunch of fun. I can't do that any more because it's not good for the public to see that. It's not good for me. W: Your father said you have the ability to be one of the biggest influences in history, not just golf, humanity. What do you think of that? M: I think that is more important than just my golf. I think my golf is merely a vehicle to influence people W: How? M: How? Oh, so many kids look up to role models, so I can help out kids in a positive way, I can influence their lives in a positive way, and I think that's what it's about. W: I mean you are only 21, what's the goal? Where do you go? M: Keep winning. W: But you know, at a certain point, doesn't lose its thing...? M: Winning never gets old and having fun never gets old either. And you always have fun. W: And playing these tournaments is with all the apprehension and everything, still fun? M: Always. The day it's not fun is the day I quit And it's been fan since I was in the high chair. And it's fun today. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: This business of having to be a role model, where you can never relax, hang loose, can you?
W: How do you know? M: Can't you hear the band? They are playing their instruments. W: Sure, yes. Let's hurry up. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Listen! The show is starting.
Q: W: Yes, I just saw a very funny film on TV. M: What was it about? W: It was about a careless man who got into trouble wherever he went. He couldn't do anything well. M: So you liked it? W: Yes, I did. It made me laugh a lot. M: But I'd rather see something not only interesting but also instructive. W: Oh James, don't be so serious. People sometimes need relaxation. M: That's true. But I think that watching TV is not just for entertainment. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Hi, Kate, you look happy.
[Q]: W: Um, what do you want for dinner tonight? M: How about chicken? W: We had chicken last night. M: Yeah, that was really good. I want some more of that. W: I'll make more next week. How about beef? M: I've got sick of that. W: What about noodles for tonight? M: Sure, I'd like that. I'll get some noodles and some mushrooms and onions. W: Sounds good. Oh, and get some potatoes and tomatoes for a salad. M: Do we have dessert? W: No, we don't. Why don't you get a melon? What was said before this conversation?
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M: I'm going to the store. What do we need?