input question: M: How terrible! W: Well, the chair was so cleverly placed. I got a terrific view of Times Square down below. He finished the job before I knew it. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: I went to the dentist's to get my teeth polished this morning.
F: I'm afraid he is not here now. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Hello, Susan. Could I speak to Jim, please?
Q: M: Oh, I'm just tired. W: Why? M: Well, I've been working until around ten every night this week. W: You should go home at quitting time today and take it easy. M: Yes. I think I will. W: That's good. Say, how's your brother? M: He's fine, but he is awfully busy. He went to the States on a business trip two weeks ago. W: Oh, really? Is he back yet? M: No, he won't come back for several more weeks. W: Wow! He must have a lot to do there. M: Yes, he does. W: I want to be sure of the time because I'm going to meet a friend at five o'clock sharp. M: Well, my watch says 4:30, and that time should be right. I set it with the radio yesterday. W: Good. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: What's the matter, Bill? You look kind of pale.
Question: W: Hi, how are you? M: Fine. And I've got some great news for you. W: Really? What's it about? M: I remember you are interested in watching golf games. The Houston Open will be running from May 26 to May 30. I'm sure you will be glad to watch the game. W: Oh, that's great. But just a moment, let me check. Ah... It is a pity that I can't make it. I will be on business in China from May 25 to June 2. M: Well, I'm sorry you have to be away on business then. Let me see. Another game, the US Open will be running from July 15 to July 18. How about that? W: That's great. I will be on my holiday then. It would be wonderful if we could watch the game together. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Hello, Jane. This is Peter speaking.
[Q]: M: Of course. I think she'd appreciate it. Imaging how you both feel if she fixed the turkey dinner or something. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Tony's mother has invited me to dinner. Do you think I should tell her in advance that I'm a vegetarian?
Problem: Given the question: W: Can you see it here? I wanted to make purple, but I didn't use quite enough blue. It turned out just kind of gray and boring. M: Well, I think it turned out great anyway! This is part of the fun of painting - discovering what you can do with a little imagination, taking some risks, and trying to do new things. W: Thanks for the encouragement. M: Sometimes the most beautiful things result from artistic accidents. And I'd say the same is true of almost all interesting things. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: Mr. Cooper! I tried to make my own colors based on what you taught us in class yesterday. It wasn't easy, though.