M: Not too good. W: Well, the term exam is always more difficult. Work harder, and you'll certainly do better next time. M: I've worked hard enough, I think, but unluckily, I have never done well in the exam. W: Well, it's no use worrying about the exam now. Let's talk about the football game tonight. It's much more interesting. M: Is there a football game on TV tonight? W: Yes it's between the Chinese team and the Japanese team. M: ... Er I'd rather watch some other programmes. W: Why? You're so interested in football. M: The Chinese team has always played badly in the important match, just as I have done in the important exam. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Hello, John. How was your French exam yesterday?
Q: M: I'm looking for a jacket for my son. W: Come with me, please. Here are the jackets for boys. M: The black one looks nice. How much is it? W: Twenty-five dollars. M: Oh, I am afraid it's too expensive. W: What about the blue one over there? It looks nice, too. And it's a little cheaper. M: But it's a bit too small. Have you got a bigger size? W: Sorry, we haven't. But we'll get some soon. Will you come back next week? M: All right. I'll come back then. Thanks. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: What can I do for you, sir?
Question: M: No, of course not. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: I'm sorry, I can't follow you. Would you mind saying that slowly?
[Q]: W: They're sixty cents a pound. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Those oranges look nice. How much are they?
input: Please answer the following: M: Richard and Marilyn bought it for me for my birthday. W: They are so kind. You are very lucky, Robbie, to have such a nice family. M: Is something wrong, Alexandra? W: No, nothing. M: Yes, there is. I can tell. What's the matter? Come on, you can tell me. What's up? W: I received a letter from my parents this morning. I miss them very much. The Molinas treat me so nicely and I like being with your family so much...but when I received the letter with photographs of my family, I cried. M: You really miss your family,don't you? W: Yes, I know I must seem silly. It's not like I have nobody. I like the Molinas very much, and they're so kind to me. M: Hey, why don't we go out for a hamburger and French fries? That'll cheer you up. And you can use my walkman. W: That's a good idea. But if you go out, please don't complain about your math teacher or your math homework, I want to have fun. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Robbie, this new walkman is really wonderful.
W: Oh, really? I thought anything about politics was boring. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
M: This is the most wonderful article I've ever come across. I think you should spend some time reading it.