Question: M: Well, in Russia, everything happens very fast. People talk quickly, they drive their cars too fast, the good deals go by really quickly...but here in Canada, it seems like people are a little more relaxed. W: Is that true for everything? M: No, of course not. In Russia, going to the bank can take hours. The same is true for the post office and the supermarket. In Canada, however, these places are pretty easy to get through quickly. W: So, what is it that makes some things go either faster or slower compared to us here in Canada? I was born and raised here, so I guess I don't notice these things. I've also never been outside the country before. M: I think the people in Russia are fast movers by nature, at least in the big cities. Public places are still very slow because they haven't tried to do business any differently than they used to. W: But in Canada, it's the opposite? M: Right. The government here does a great job of solving problems and using new technology to make businesses work better. But I think Canadians are just more calm in general than Russians are... and they're definitely more relaxed than Americans! W: Well, I agree with you about that last part! What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: What are the main differences between this country and your country?
[Q]: W: Well, I've been having bad stomach pains lately, doctor. M: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. How long have you been having them? W: Just in the last few weeks. I get a very sharp pain about an hour after having meals. M: I see. Do you get this after every meal? W: Let me think. No, it's usually in the afternoon, after lunch. M: Well, what do you have for lunch? W: Oh, I mostly just have a quick hamburger and rush back to the office. We're very busy at the moment. M: Well, I don't think it's a serious thing. Maybe you eat too quickly. It's bad for your health. W: My husband is always telling me that. M: Anyway, I'll give you something for it and see what happens. Take the medicine three times a day. W: After meals or before? M: After eating. W: Thank you, doctor. M: You're welcome. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Hello, Ms Thomas. What can I do for you?
input: Please answer the following: M: Post office? It's not far from here. Do you know Xinhua Road? W: I'm from the United States and this is my first trip to your city. I know nothing about the city. M: Oh, welcome to our city, I'll show you the road. Please follow me. W: Thanks, by the way, where can I buy a map of the city? M: Just at the gate of the post office. Look, the post office is just across the street. W: Thank you very much. Good-bye. M: Good-bye. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Excuse me, could you tell me where the post office is?
Please answer this: W: Um, what do you want for dinner tonight? M: How about chicken? W: We had chicken last night. M: Yeah, that was really good. I want some more of that. W: I'll make more next week. How about beef? M: I've got sick of that. W: What about noodles for tonight? M: Sure, I'd like that. I'll get some noodles and some mushrooms and onions. W: Sounds good. Oh, and get some potatoes and tomatoes for a salad. M: Do we have dessert? W: No, we don't. Why don't you get a melon? What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: I'm going to the store. What do we need?
Problem: M: Well. I think he's only playing a different type of role. My sister thinks he is still the best. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: I hate to say it. But Jacky isn't doing well in the film.
input: Please answer the following: W: Take Bus No. 13 and get off at Prince Street stop. M: Can you tell me where I can buy such kind of shirt? W: Oh, that's easy. There's a man's shop just around the corner. M: Thank you. What was said before this conversation?
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output:
M: Excuse me. How can I get to the Prince Street?