W: No, I'm not. I'm interested in some gloves. M: All our gloves are here. What do you think of this pair here? It's made of silk. W: Hm, it looks nice, but I'd like to have something warm for the winter. M: Maybe you would like heavy wool gloves. How about this pair? W: I think that's what I want. How much is it? M: It's... forty dollars. W: It's a little expensive. Do you think it's possible to get a discount? M: Hm, since you like it so much, how about a 10 percent discount. That's the best I can offer. W: That's good. M: Is there anything else I can get for you, a pair of socks? W: No, that should be it. Thank you. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Hi, are you being helped?
Q: W: The sociology text professor Smith uses in his course. M: You had better read it if you want to pass the course. W: But it is too expensive. I simply can't afford it. M: How much does it cost? W: It costs 40 dollars. M: Did you check the used book section here? Maybe they have one. W: No, they don't. I have asked. M: Why don't you get it from the library? W: Are you joking? I've been trying for months and the book is always out. There are more than 45 students in the course and every single one wants the book. M: Listen, you know my roommate, Henry, don't you? He took the same course last year and I believe he owns the book. I'll ask him if he'll lend it to you. W: Oh, Tom, that would settle everything. That's very kind of you. M: My pleasure. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: What's that book you just picked up?
Question: W: He is a great teacher. But I'm having a hard time with the reading list. I feel I can't ever finish it. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: How do you like Professor Bachman's course on the History of Philosophy? He is a distinguished scholar on that subject.
[Q]: W: Not yet. Where is it? M: On Mill Road, near Stone Street, behind Santa Station. W: What about it? M: It's wonderful. You can do a lot of sports there. I played table tennis last Saturday, and watched a basketball match. W: What about the swimming pool? M: It's very good. Would you like to go there with me next week? W: Good idea. Every day is OK except Monday. M: Well. Why not go there on Saturday? Then we can stay for a long time. W: OK. See you. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Hello, Kate. Have you been to the new sports center yet?
input: Please answer the following: W: Let me have a look. Oh, yes, go down this aisle, pass the garden tools, you'll find them on the shelf next to the light bulbs. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Would you please tell me where I can get batteries for this brand of camera?
W: OK. I have to go and buy some pet foods. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
M: Maria. Let's put aside the topic for later. My boss will blame me for being late.