input question: W: I'd like to book a table for two. M: And is that for today, Madam? W: Of course. M: At what time, Madam? W: Oh, about three o'clock, I suppose. M: I'm afraid we only serve lunch till 3 p.m., Madam. W: Oh, well, two o'clock then, and it must be by a window. M: Very good, and your name, please? W: White. Linda White. M: Very good, Mrs. White. A table for two at 2 p.m. today. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: Paulanar Restaurant. Head waiter. Good morning.
M: It's just down that road...I think. W: Look! There's a policeman! Ask him the way. M: All right. I'll go and ask him. W: (pause for 6 seconds) So,what did he say? M: Well, we have to walk down this road, take the first turning on the left. Then walk until we come to the river and... W: The river? M: Yes. It's over there, and there's a bridge. Across the bridge, we will be able to see some road signs which will tell us the way. W: But how far is it? How long does it take to walk there? M: About fifteen minutes, if we walk quickly. W: Fifteen minutes! We may be late for the train. And with these heavy bags, too! I think we ought to take a taxi. M: Not at this hour. Look at the traffic. It's moving very slowly. We can get there just as quickly on foot. W: Well, I can't possibly carry this bag any farther. M: All right. Let me take it, then. W: Don't be silly. You can't carry two bags at the same time. M: Yes, I can. The bags aren't that heavy...hmm! W: You see! They're heavier than you thought! M: Perhaps it's not such a bad idea after all. W: What isn't such a bad idea? What do you mean? M: Taxi! Taxi! What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Why do we have to walk to the station? And where is it?
Q: W: We'll first visit the Science Museum which is to the east of the zoo,and then drive to the People's Park. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Where are we going tomorrow, Mary?
Question: M: Take it easy. I'm sure you will do well if you take it easy and remain calm. W: Is it all right if I use dictionaries? M: You are not allowed to use them. I think. W: Do you think I could discuss the questions with others during the exam? M: I'm afraid that's impossible. Teachers would not allow that to happen. W: May I bring some paper to write drafts? M: Yes, that's all right, I suppose. W: Thank you very much for the information. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: I'm worried about Monday's exam.
[Q]: M: Oh, dear, my back's killing me. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: F: How are you, Brenda?
Problem: Given the question: W: I've been at the lab all the week. It is my roommate's doing. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
M: Your apartment always looks so good, so spotless and mine is such a mess.