Problem: M: Oh, the title of the book is Life on Earth. Um, I got it because of the television program. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: What's that book you're reading at the moment? It seems that you're interested in it.
Problem: Given the question: W: Um...I didn't have any change for a pay phone. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: Why didn't you phone me?
input question: W: Yes. And that medicine hasn't helped. Not a good start to our vacation, I'm afraid. M: Do you have any idea what caused it? W: Well, I thought it might be last night's dinner. M: But I am fine. Could it be the heat? It's enough to make anyone ill. W: I know. But we've been here a week now. Anyway, I've been careful in the sun and I've been drinking bottled water. M: Then we'd better stay in the hotel today. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: Still feeling ill?
W: I really haven't had time to think about my vacation. I've been concentrating on getting ready for my exams, especially philosophy. But I'll probably go to the beach. M: Why the beach? W: Well, it would be nice to get away from this cold weather and just lie in the sun and relax after working so hard. M: It's true that skiing does require work. And you have to get up early and wait in long lines for the chair lifts. Thanks. I think you help me make up my mind. W: Sure. Now maybe you can use your mind to think about something else, like your studies. M: Yeah, just as you said, I should focus more on study now, because the exams of various courses are approaching. If I cannot pass those exams smoothly, I will not have a good time in vacation. W: Absolutely! So now we should put the vacation aside temporarily and make good preparation for the exams. Do you want to go to the library with me now? M: Sure! Let's go! What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Have you made any plans to go away during semester break? I've been thinking of skiing.
Q: M: Good afternoon, madam. This is John Cruise. I wish to register a complaint about my video recorder. W: I see. I hope I can be of some help. Can you explain what the problem is, please? M: Well, the recorder has severely damaged two quite valuable tapes of mine. And you guaranteed that this machine is the best there. I hope you understand that a simple repair is just not enough. I demand compensation for the lost tapes as well. W: I'm sorry. That's all very unfortunate. I'm sure something can be done. I will put you through to our legal consulant, Mrs. Schroder. One moment, please. (dialing sound...) Hello, Mr. Cruise? Thank you for waiting. I'm awfully sorry, but Mrs. Schroder is having a meeting right now. Could she call you back later this afternoon? M: I hope you're not trying to get rid of me. W: Not at all, sir. I have noted your complaint and I will urge Mrs. Schroder to call you back as soon as possible. Could I have your phone number, please? M: Yes. It's 0181 945 8719. W: Thank you very much. Goodbye. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Sound and Vision, Administrative Department, Eve Wheeler speaking. Can I help you?
[Q]: M: Well. I left school after I'd done my A-levels. W: What subjects did you take? M: French. German and Art. W: Art? M: Well. I really wanted to study Art. But a friend of my father's provided with me a job-he's an accountant in the city. W: I see. In your application, you say that you only spent nine months with this firm of accountants. Why was that? M: Well, honestly, I didn't like it, so I got a place at the Art College a year ago. W: Did your father mind? M: Well, he was rather disappointed at first. He's an accountant too, you see. W: Have you any brothers or sisters? M: Two brothers, both at school. One's eleven; the other's fifteen. W: Right. What do you do in your spare time? M: I like jazz and folk music; I go to the theater occasionally and act a bit myself. I read quite a lot, and I've done a bit of photography. Also, I've traveled a lot -all over Europe. W: Very interesting, Mr. Brown. I think that's all I want to ask about your background. What was said before this conversation?
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W: First. I'd like you to tell me a bit about your experience.