Problem: Neighbor: Listen. Even though the trees are in your yard, some of the branches hang over into mine, and I am getting sick and tired of raking up your leaves and picking up all the branches that fall off during storms throughout the year. And the walnuts off this tree ... they litter my yard and damage my lawnmower when I cut the grass. And my dog eats them, and he ends up with terrible diarrhea. Man: Still. You can't cut off those branches. Neighbor: Watch me. It's completely legal. I check the city code and law regarding this issue, and I am well within my rights. Man: I'm not sure about that. Anyway, It's just not right. You didn't say anything to us about it ... Neighbor: I don't have to. Man: Yeah, but you could have said something. Anything! I mean I want to stay on friendly terms with you, but the basic courtesy of informing your neighbors is the least you could have done. Neighbor: Okay. I'm cutting down your branches. You've been informed ... now, stand back! Man: Hey. Don't expect an invitation to our next barbecue or book club! Neighbor: See if I care. Hey, what are you doing? Stop shaking the ladder. You're acting juvenile now. Help! What was said before this conversation?

A: Man: Hey, hey, neighbor. What are you doing with my trees? My wife planted that tree 25 years ago. Get off that ladder.
Problem: Given the question: M: Yes, Miss. Bums Park is about half a mile from here. Do you want to take a bus or walk? The bus stop is on the other side of the street if you want to take a bus. W: Well, I'd like to walk if it's within walking distance. M: All right. We are now on Main Street. Go this way along, until you come to First Street. W: I see. M: Go straight along Main Street as far as First Street. Turn left onto First Street and walk another two blocks. Then you'll come to Lincoln Street? W: Lincoln Street. M: Yes, then turn right. Walk for a few minutes. Bums park begins at the comer of Lincoln and Fifth. W: Thank you very much, officer. M: You're welcome. Good-bye. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: Pardon me, officer. I want to go to Bums Park. Would you please tell me how to get there?
input question: M: Yes. W: Have a seat. M: Thank you. W: OK. I've got your letter of application. Now, as you know, when you apply for a post with our company, we need to find our a few things about both your academic background and recent work experience. M: Sure. W: First of all, A-levels? M: Yes, I've got three. Geography, maths and physics. W: Geography, maths and physics. OK. And what about your degree? M: I went to Manchester University and got an engineer degree with water management as my specialization. W: A-ha, I see. M: And as for work experience, I started it out after graduating in 1996 in India, working for the Indian Government. W: Did you work as a volunteer? M: No, it was a three-year water irrigation project. W: That sounds fascinating. How did you organize that? You see it wasn't a British company then. M: No, I know. My university had links with an Indian engineering university. So it was organized that level. W: And after that? M: Then I came back, moved to Sheffield and have been working with Latimer Engineering since then. W: And what exactly are you doing for Latimer? M: Ah, I'm working in water irrigation again, this time as a project research assistant. W: Great. I've got your details. Now, let's move on to a more general discussion about what we are looking for here... What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Ah, good morning. It's Mr. Robinson, isn't it?
W: Thank you. A really good bargain, I think. You can get one for your sister. It goes on sale today. M: Yes, but what size she takes. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: You look smart in this red jacket.
Q: M: Yes, you'd better take a bus. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Is the supermarket far from here?
[Q]: M: Oh, when I was about ten years old. W: Ten years old? So you have loved it for 9 years. M: Yeah, it's really an exciting hobby. You know, the first postage stamps were issued in Britain in 1840. W: Really? I didn't know that. What's on the first postage stamps? M: Well, look, here's a picture of the first two stamps issued. W: Oh, they both bear a picture of Queen Victoria, don't they? M: Yes, I wish I had the originals, then I would be a wealthy man instead of a poor stamp collector. W: But I believe collecting stamps gives you much pleasure which not all wealthy men can enjoy. M: Yes, I do agree. What was said before this conversation?
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W: When did you become interested in collecting stamps?