W: Um, let's see. First we saw Frank. He's very polite and relaxed. But he wasn't well dressed. He wasn't even wearing a tie. M: That's true, dressing well is important. Well, let's think about the others. What about Susan? She had a nice voice and was nicely dressed. W: Well, she did look very neat, very nicely dressed. But she was so shy. She wouldn't be very good at talking to people at the front desk. M: OK. Now who was next? Ar...Yes, David. What do you think? W: Eh... He seemed like a very bright guy. He dressed very nicely and had a really nice appearance. M: He was polite, but also very friendly and relaxed with me, the type of person people feel comfortable with right away. W: And he answered Dona's questions very well. I think he'll be good with the guests at the front desk. M: That's right. OK. Good! I guess we have our receptionist then, don't you? What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: OK. We have to make a decision. Who is the best one interviewed for the job?
Q: Mum: I'm getting something ready for tomorrow. Tomorrow is Tre e-planting Day. Li Ming: Tree-planting Day? What do people do on this day, Mum? Mum: Many, many people will go and plant trees. Li Ming: Why do they do tha t? Mum: To make the earth more beautiful. And to make our life better. Li Ming: But I often see people on TV cut down many big trees. Why do they do that, Mum? Mum: Hm, to make paper, houses, and to make our life better. Li Ming: To make our life better, too? I just don't understand. Mum, why do many people go and plant trees on the same day? Mum: Oh, my dear son. It's hard to explain to you. When you grow up, you will understand. Just remember trees are very important to us. What was said before this conversation?
A: Li Ming: What are you doing, Mum?
Question: M: Well, I'd like to have an apple juice and a chicken sandwich. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: What would you like to have, sir?
[Q]: W: I had intended to. But it was too late when I got back home after meeting my friends. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: I thought you were going to call last night. I was waiting the whole night.
input: Please answer the following: W: Sure. What are you handing these out for? M: Well, we're trying to gather some volunteers for the day care center. W: Uh... M: It's OK. You don't have to volunteer if you eat the candies. W: I'm just playing around. Actually, I have some free time in the mornings after I go jogging. What exactly do you need? M: It's wide open right now, everything from playground assistants to diaper changers. W: Oh, I might pass on the latter. But spending some time on the playground with some small kids might be fun. M: Well, you're quite warm-hearted. I haven't even mentioned the benefits but you're volunteering. W: Oh, well, what are the benefits? M: Well, since you said you'd be likely to take a morning shift, there would be a free breakfast personally prepared by the cook. W: Great! What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Hi, would you like some free candies?
W: Oh, God! I can see why you are upset. You can really be annoying when something important slips in your mind. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
M: I forgot all about the two o'clock meeting. Tom's going to kill me.