input question: M: Yeah. We planned to meet here at two o'clock. Maybe she missed the train. W: I can wait for another fifteen minutes. But then, I have to leave. M: Okay, let's wait until two thirty. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Where's Jane? It's two fifteen.
M: I have nothing tonight. Anything I can do for you? W: How about going to the movies? It will do you good to get your mind off your work for a while. M: That sounds like a good idea. But what is playing? W: I've looked up the entertainment section in the newspaper. There are some new films on in town. M: Is there anything interesting on? W: There is also a new Beijing Opera put on for the first time. I wonder if you are interested. M: Why not, of course. W: I do not think we have time to go back to the hotel if we want to watch the opera. Let's get something in a nearby restaurant. M: OK. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Are you doing anything special tonight?
Q: W: Sure thing. What'll it be? M: A menu, please. W: We don't serve food - just the beers you see on the wall. M: All right. What about that one? It's German, right? W: Yeah, it is. Is that what you'd like? M: Sure, that'll do. But I'd like a cold one if you've got one. W: Sure thing, sweetie. That'll be $6.25. M: Say, you're kinda friendly, aren't you? W: I suppose it comes with the job. It pays to be nice to people, don't you think? M: I suppose it does. That's what my mother said to me anyway. Oh, wait. Wait a second. Oh, no. I can't believe this! W: What's wrong? M: I think I left my wallet somewhere. W: It's gotta be around here. Maybe on the floor? M: No. It's not there. I don't know where it could be. Any chance you can be nice and give me that beer for free? W: No chance of that happening. If no one's paying, I'm not so nice. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Hello? Um, can I get some help over here?
Question: W: Yes, I know this quite well. But still there are some children who can't go to school because of their poverty. M: Yes, it's a matter of money. You see, education here is not completely free for the students. If it were so it would cost the government too much money. W: Do all parents send their children to state schools? M: Yes, nearly all of them. If you are rich, you may prefer to send your children to private schools, but it takes a lot of money. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: You know that in China all the children should go to school and must finish the primary and junior school. It's the law.
[Q]: W: Neither can I. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: I can't seem to solve this problem.
Problem: Given the question: M: Yes. I'm looking for information on courses in computer programming. I would need it for the fall semester. W: Do you want a day or evening course? M: Well, it would have to be an evening course since I work during the day. W: Aha. Have you taken any courses in data processing? M: No. W: Oh! Well, data processing is a course you have to take before you can take computer programming. M: Oh, I see. Well, when is it given? I hope it is not on Thursdays. W: Well, there's a class that meets on Monday evenings at 7. M: Just once a week? W: Yes. But that's almost 3 hours from 7 to 9:45. M: Oh! Well, that's alright. I could manage that. How many weeks does the course last? W: Mm, let me see. 12 weeks. You start the first week in September, and finish, oh, just before Christmas. December 21st. M: And how much is the course? W: That's 300 dollars including the necessary computer time. M: Ah-hum. Okay. Eh, where do I go to register? W: Registration is on the second and third of September between 6 and 9 in Frost Hall. M: Is that the round building behind the parking lot? W: Yes, that's the one. M: Oh, I know how to get there. Is there anything that I should bring with me? W: No, just your checkbook. M: Well, thank you very much. W: You're very welcome. Bye! M: Bye! What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: Hello, Parkson College. May I help you?