W: Do you want to stay in this country, or would you prefer to go abroad? M: I think I'd like to visit a foreign country. I'm not interested in Africa, but any place else would be fine. W: Well, that leaves the Orient, the Middle East, South America, and Europe. Oh, and I almost forgot Australia. Are you interested in seeing anything in particular? Historical monuments? Museums? Or people? M: Monuments might be interesting, but museums are too stuffy. I think I'd like to see a little night life, too. If I'm going to spend lots of money on a trip, I don't want to be bored. W: It sounds as if you would do well to go to Europe - possibly to France, Spain or Italy. There are excellent hotels, so many interesting sights to see, plenty of night clubs. M: Say, how about "Gay Paree" in Paris? I could spend my whole vacation there and really have a good time, couldn't I? They say the night spots are really terrific! W: Well, you'd certainly have plenty of time to find out. And during the day you could do a little sightseeing. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: I have a three-week vacation coming up in a few months and I want to take a trip. But I don't really know where I want to go.
Q: M: It's just down that road...I think. W: Look! There's a policeman! Ask him the way. M: All right. I'll go and ask him. W: (pause for 6 seconds) So,what did he say? M: Well, we have to walk down this road, take the first turning on the left. Then walk until we come to the river and... W: The river? M: Yes. It's over there, and there's a bridge. Across the bridge, we will be able to see some road signs which will tell us the way. W: But how far is it? How long does it take to walk there? M: About fifteen minutes, if we walk quickly. W: Fifteen minutes! We may be late for the train. And with these heavy bags, too! I think we ought to take a taxi. M: Not at this hour. Look at the traffic. It's moving very slowly. We can get there just as quickly on foot. W: Well, I can't possibly carry this bag any farther. M: All right. Let me take it, then. W: Don't be silly. You can't carry two bags at the same time. M: Yes, I can. The bags aren't that heavy...hmm! W: You see! They're heavier than you thought! M: Perhaps it's not such a bad idea after all. W: What isn't such a bad idea? What do you mean? M: Taxi! Taxi! What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Why do we have to walk to the station? And where is it?
Question: 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?
Answer: W: Why don't you sit down? Now, there are several questions I must ask you if you don't mind.
[Q]: W: Six thirty. M: I'd better get ready. W: Where are you going? M: Haven't made up our minds yet. Maybe to a restaurant, or perhaps to the movies first. W: Why don't you go and see Citizen Kane at the Classic Film Festival? It's supposed to be great. M: Oh, maybe we will. Psycho is also playing. I've heard it's really good, too. W: If you like horror films with lots of blood. Personally I don't. Well, I really should be going. Do you want to go swimming tomorrow? M: I'd be glad to, but I might have to go to the studio and do some work. Can I let you know the first thing in the morning? W: Sure. That'll be fine. M: Oh, there's the phone. It must be Tracy. W: Well, I'd better be going then. Have a good time tonight. M: Thanks. I'll ta lk to you tomorrow. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Oh, no! I'm supposed to meet her at seven sharp. What time is it now?
input: Please answer the following: W: I've been to most of the countries in Europe, several countries in Asia - China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand - and to the United States and Canada. M: I thought you had been to Australia too. W: No, but I'm planning on visiting Australia and New Zealand soon. Which is the most beautiful country you've been to? M: I think I'd say Norway. W: Isn't it really cold there? M: Well, the north of Norway is almost always cold, but farther south, it can be fairly warm in summer. It's a wet country, so there's snow almost everywhere in winter. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Which countries have you been to?
W: It's true. He did have difficulties at first. But all in all, the project couldn't have turned out better. What was said before this conversation?
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M: How did Mr. Hunt's project turn out? I heard he had trouble with the financing, but then he could get the loan he wanted.