[Q]: Girl: Well, ... yeah. I'm looking for a Father's Day gift. Man: Okay. How about getting your father a new wallet? Girl: Hmm. How much is that wallet? Man: Huh ... which one? Girl: The black one. Man: Oh. It's only $40.95. Girl: Huh? That's too expensive for me. Do you have a cheaper one? Man: Hmm. How about this brown leather one? Girl: Umm... I don't think my father will like the design on the outside, and it doesn't have a place to put pictures. How much is it anyway? Man: It's $25.99. Girl: Humm. I don't have that much money. Man: Okay. How much money do you have to spend? Girl: I'm not sure [money falling on the table]. Probably about ten dollars or so. I've been helping my mom around the house for the past week to earn some money. This is all I have. Man: Hmm. How about this tie? Girl: That's real pretty, but the price tag says $13.99, and I know I don't have that much money. Man: Well, let's just say the tie went on sale. How about $5.00. What do you say? Girl: Oh, thanks. I'll take it. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: Man: Hi young lady. How may I help you?

[Q]: W: Yes. I was awake at that time. It was really loud. M: I didn't see any lightning though. I thought thunder and lightning always occur together. W: What makes you believe that? M: A science book says, when lightning quickly beats the air, it will cause thunder. W: I guess you didn't read the whole article because the book also says if the lightning is very high in the sky, you might not see that. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Did you hear the thunder last night?

[Q]: M: Er... Could I have some writing paper and envelopes? W: Do you mean paper for writing letters? M: Yes. W: They are here in the showcase. Which one would you like? M: I want this kind of paper and that kind of envelope. W: All right, sir. Anything else? M: Yes, five fifty-- cent stamps. W: Er... There will be four dollars and sixty cents altogether. M: Here is five dollars. W: Thank you. Here is the change. M: Thanks. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Excuse me. Can I help you?

[Q]: M: Yes, Jessie. I'm fond of fishing, painting, stamp-collecting, and... W: Wow, so many! I just like taking photographs. M: In my family, everyone has more than one interest. My father likes to build things out of wood and collect baseball caps. He doesn't have time for many hobbies, because his job keeps him busy. W: How about your mother? M: In her spare time, she likes going to the gym. She also likes making things to decorate our home. W: Your sisters and brothers must like fashionable ones. M: I've one sister and one brother. My younger brother Alan is 17 years old. He likes singing, playing the piano and skiing. My sister Lisa is 12 years old. Her hobbies include making small things, playing the violin and riding her bicycle around the neighborhood. W: Your family has got a variety of interests. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]:
W: Have you got any hobbies, Rod?