Q: Man: Well, there's something I ... Woman: We have salmon and your favorite salad. Man: Oh, yeah. That sounds ... great. Woman: Um, what's ... what's the deal? I worked really hard. Look, Look. For dessert, I made apple pie. Man: Well ... under most circumstances ... Woman: Hon. What's? You ... I've never made a pie before. It took me like three hours. Man: Well, to be honest ... Woman: What's wrong? [ Man laughing. ] Don't you like my cooking? Man: No, no, no. Woman: I worked really hard! Man: I know, I know, I know, but to be honest, I just had a hamburger, fries, and a chocolate shake. Woman: Why? WHY? Man: I'm sorry. I didn't know. Woman: I told you this morning I was making something nice. Didn't you listen? Man: I'm sorry, I forgot. I mean ... Wait ... Woman: Serious. Man: Yeah, wait. Wait, wait. What are you doing? Why are you putting the food in my shoes? Woman: So you can enjoy it as you walk to work tomorrow. Man: Oh, no. I'm sorry! What was said before this conversation?
A: Woman: Hi Sweetie. Welcome home. We're ready to eat.
Question: W: Oh, hi. M: Do you have any idea what time it is? W: About ten or ten-thirty? M: It's nearly midnight. W: Really? I didn't know it was so late. M: Don't you have an early class to teach tomorrow morning? W: Yes, at seven o'clock. My commuter class, the students who go to work right after their lesson. M: Then you ought to go to bed. What are you writing, anyway? W: An article I hope I can sell. M: Oh, another of your newspaper pieces? What's this one about? W: Do you remember the trip I took last month? M: The one up to the Amazon? W: Well, that's what I'm writing about-the new highway and the changes it's making in the Amazon valley. M: It should be interesting. W: It is. I guess that's why I forgot all about the time. M: How many articles have you sold now? W: About a dozen so far. M: What kind of newspapers buy them? W: The papers that carry a lot of foreign news. They usually appear in the big Sunday editions where they need a lot of background stories to help fill up the space between the ads. M: Is there any future in it? W: I hope so. There's a chance I may sell this article to a news service. M: Then your story would be published in several papers, wouldn't it? W: That's the idea. And I might even be able to do other stories on a regular basis. M: That would be great. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: You're going to wear out the computer's keyboard!
[Q]: W: I'm sorry to hear that. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: I can't go to the zoo with you tomorrow, because I have got a cold.
input: Please answer the following: M: Help! Help! Please, help me! W: Sir, please calm down and explain exactly what is happening. M: Calm down? My car broke down on the freeway! I have a woman passenger and she's about to have a baby! W: Relax, sir, and explain exactly where you are. M: I'm in the southward lane of the Lincoln freeway, about 15 miles from the Washington tunnel. W: Okay. Now, what's the nearest landmark to your location? M: Um, I see a Starbucks... W: Is there anyone else with you? M: No, no one will stop to help us! I need an ambulance. I feel like I'm about to have a heart attack myself! W: I just sent an ambulance to your location. They should be there soon. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Hello, this is the 911 emergency operator.
Please answer this: W: Professor Turner, are you giving your Advanced Geology course again next semester? M: Yes. W: I wonder if I could enroll in it, I know it's a graduate course and I'm only a junior, but... M: Aren't you a bit young? I've allowed qualified seniors to take the course and they usually have a hard time to keep up. W: I know, but the geology of the American West is my favorite interest and I've read a lot in the field. Last semester I took Professor Burman's course and I didn't find it challenging enough. M: I see. You certainly aren't one of those students who are out for easy grades. W: I should say not. I really want to learn something. M: Well, I'll speak to Professor Burman, if he thinks you're ready, I'll let you enroll. W: Oh, thanks. Prof. Turner, that's very nice of you. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Come in, come in! Can I help you?
Question: M: Good morning, Miss Green. What's wrong? Where are you? W: I am at home. I'm ill. I'm afraid I've got a terrible cold and a bad headache. M: I'm very sorry to hear that. Well, you'd better stay at home. W: Thank you, Mr Baker. See you tomorrow. M: See you tomorrow. Goodbye. W: Goodbye, Mr Baker. What was said before this conversation?
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W: [Mr Baker is very happy to see Miss Green every morning because she is a good secretary. One Monday Miss Green didn't come to work because she was ill. She had a terrible cold and a bad headache, so she phoned Mr Baker.] [The telephone rings.] Good morning, Mr Baker.