input question: W: Can you read it, please? My hands are wet with all this washing. M: Well, OK. "Dear Sally and John. Thanks for your letter. It was good to hear from you. Just a short note in reply. I was happy to hear that you two will be in town in January. I think that is the first time that you will have come to visit us after your marriage. Please do call me when you arrive so that I can pick you up at the station and then we may have dinner together in town. In case you don't have my number, it's 7807842. I look forward to meeting you soon. Yours, Tom." What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: Sally,here is a letter for us. It's from Tom.
W: It is really not my cup of tea. Too modern and unusual. M: But look at the colors and forms. Very imaginative. W: Maybe. I prefer a painting showing a view of the countryside. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: What do you think of this one?
Q: M: It's nothing serious actually. I was sick most of the night. I didn't sleep very well. W: What seems to be the matter? Is it the flu? M: No, I think it's something I ate. We ate at that new restaurant last night, and I must have eaten something that didn't agree with me. W: Was it that new restaurant over on Fourth Street? Opened only two weeks ago? M: As a matter of fact, it was. Why do you ask? W: Because Jerry ate there last week and had the same kind of problem. He was sick the next day, too. M: That's interesting. Maybe the health authorities should look into the matter. W: That's what I think. Two people with similar problems in such a short time can't just be coincidence! What was said before this conversation?
A: W: You look rather pale, Mr. Williams. Aren't you feeling well?
Question: M: The company is too far away from my home. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: I think you should accept the job.
[Q]: M: This place is a madhouse! Everybody is pushing and shoving! W: Yes, I know. We are short-handed and we are very crowded today Now what can I do for you? M: I want a ticket to New York. W: Okay. One way or round trip? M: One way, of course. I don't want to hang around here any longer. I was here in Los Angeles last year and I hated it. I come here on business every year and I hate it. It's too spread out, too smoggy! W: That'll be $ 375. How would you like to pay? M: Cash, of course. I don't believe in plastic money or credit cards, or any of that. Listen, can you hurry it up? You're taking forever! W: I'm doing my best, sir. Aisle or window seat? M: Window seat. W: Smoking or nonsmoking? M: Nonsmoking, of course! Oh, by the way, I'm supposed to get a special meal. Doctor's order - I can't eat meat. Last time I had a special salad plate. I'd like one of those this time, too. W: I'm sorry. I'm not able to do that. We need twenty-four hours notice for special meal. M: What! You can't give me my special salad? W: I'm sony. I would like to, but I simply cannot. M: Well, I don't give up so easily. Where's your supervisor? What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Next! Good morning, can I help you?
Problem: Given the question: W: Yes. Are there any spare rooms here? M: Would you be interested in a three-bedroom flat? I have a few now. W: That might be more rooms than I need. I don't have much furniture. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
M: Can I help you?