M: Thank you. I'm very glad to hear that. W: I like your new coat very much. Where did you get it? M: Well, I got it from the department store where there are many clothes, from shirt to skirt, from jacket to coat. W: Oh. I know that store. Clothes there are expensive for me. How much did it cost you? M: Not as much as the saleswoman asked for. She wanted $90. W: So. how much did you pay for it in the end? M: I tried to make her bring down to half the price. W: Wow! How smart you are! In fact, I have been attracted by a cool hat in that store for a long time. Can you help me bring its price down? M: I'm not sure, but I can have a try. W: Then, thank you very much. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Hi, Gary. How handsome you are in the blue coat!
Q: W: Yes, she loves to listen to Johnny Holden's music. And she's got all his CDs. Then I saw this book that introduces Johnny Holden's life, so I got her this. M: Great idea! What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Did you get a present for Molly's birthday?
Question: W: Oh, I don't know. Maybe go to the beach if it's nice weather. M: But we did that last weekend. Let's do something different. W: Hum... Hey, I know what! Why don't we climb Mt. Fuji? M: Great idea! I've always wanted to do that! W: Paul and Mary talked about a bicycle ride yesterday, but they haven't made the final decision. Maybe we could persuade them to join us. M: Wonderful! I give them a call right now. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: What do you want to do this weekend?
[Q]: W: No problem! I bet this whole thing is pretty stressful M: Yeah! My parents are asking me all these stupid questions! W: Don't worry. You'll be free soon enough! M: Cool! So, how did you know what classes to take in the beginning? W: Well, I had no idea what I wanted to study when I first got here. I just kind of picked classes that sounded interesting. You can also choose classes based on when they are held so that your schedule flows nicely. M: What do you mean? W: Well, I'm taking four classes right now, but I only go to school three days a week, so I have four full days off. M: Are your classes hard? W: Well, there is a lot of information that you are responsible for, and you are expected to work independently. You also have to write a lot of papers for certain classes and participate in class discussions in others-each class is different. The trick is to figure out how to prepare for different kinds of courses. M: What about, uh, social life? W: I was waiting for that question! I'll tell you what. I'm gonna call up some of my friends, and we can all go out to lunch and talk about it. How does that sound? M: Awesome! What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Thank you so much for agreeing to meet up with me!
input: Please answer the following: M: Oh, it's a book about naval engineering. W: Why are you reading on Friday evening? M: Because I've got to write an essay this weekend. W: What are you going to do when you've qualified? M: I don't know. I'd like to get a job abroad, I think. What are you going to do when your year at Weston is over? W: I'm going to spend a few weeks touring Britain, then I'm going back to Canada, I suppose. M: What is John going to do? W: I think he's going to open a branch of" pretty feet"in London. M: What is he doing in Italy? W: He's seeing some designers here. He's coming back tomorrow. By the way, what are you and Sue doing on Saturday evening? M: I don't know yet. Why? W: Well, I thought we could cook another of our suppers and invite John and Sue. M: Oh, no! Not Potato Salad again! Sorry, Barbara, but I really have to read this book. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: What are you reading, Paul?
Michael: Yeah, I think she'll be impressed with my new exercise program. Josh: What? What are you talking about? What exercise program? What did you tell her? Michael: Well, you know, I enjoy staying in shape. [Right] First, I generally get up every morning at 5:30 a.m. Josh: Oh, yeah. Since when? You don't roll out of bed until at least 7:30 p.m. Michael: No, no, and on Mondays and Wednesdays, ... Josh: Ah, not another tall tale ... Michael: I almost always go jogging for about a half hour, you know, to improve my endurance. Josh: Hey, jogging to the refrigerator for a glass of milk doesn't count. Michael: Of course, before I leave, I usually make sure I do some stretches so I don't pull a muscle on my run. Josh: Right. One jumping jack. Michael: Then, I told her that I usually lift weights Tuesdays and Thursdays for about an hour after work. Josh: Humph. Michael: This helps me build muscle strength. Josh: A one-pound barbell. Michael: Finally, I often go hiking on Saturdays with my dog [What dog!?], well, and I like hiking because it helps me burn off stress and reduce anxiety that builds up during the week. Josh: Oh yeah, those lies. Michael: Well, uh, as for Fridays, I sometimes just relax at home by watching a movie or inviting you over to visit. Josh: If I buy the pizza. Michael: But ... bu ... And on Sundays, I take the day off from exercising, but I usually take my dog for a walk. Josh: Forget it. She'll never buy this story. What was said before this conversation?
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Josh: Hey, I hear you and Stephanie are really getting serious.