[Q]: Mrs. Smith: Excuse me? What do you mean? The test ended 10 minutes ago, and you weren't there to take it. Sorry. Student: Oh, Mrs. Smith. Come on. Come on. That's not fair. Mrs. Smith: What do you mean it's not fair. Everyone else was there. So, why weren't you in class? Student: Uh, my bus didn't come this morning on time. That's why. Mrs. Smith: Um. Are you sure? Your friend, Tony, made it to class, and he said you were still in bed an hour ago. Student: Uhh, yeah, well, that might be true, but I really need to take the test. Mrs. Smith: Wait. Don't you realize that you just lied to me? Student: Uh, well, listen. Mrs. Smith. Listen. My alarm didn't go off this morning, so it's not my fault I came late. Mrs. Smith: So, you're blaming your alarm clock again? It's still your responsibility to be here. Wasn't that your excuse the last two times you missed class? Student: But Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith: Listen. You know the policy of our program. If you miss a test for an unexcused reason ... and a lie is definitely unexcused, then you get a zero on the test. There are no exceptions. Student: Mrs. Smith. Why don't you want to help me? You never help me. I mean I really need to pass this class. Mrs. Smith: No, no. no. Listen to yourself. You're playing what we call the victim. You made some bad choices, and now you have to accept the consequences. Remember: When you point your finger at someone else, like me in this case, three fingers are pointing back at you. Student: But Mrs. Smith. I lose my scholarship if I do poorly in the class; my parents will be really disappointed in me. Mrs. Smith: I'm really sorry, but that's not my problem. [Oh, Mrs. Smith!] I can't help you with that. Don't try to shift the blame here. [Mrs. Smith!] You painted yourself into a corner. You need to be accountable for your own actions instead of trying to weasel out of your responsibility. While you aren't doing well in my class though, I must say I almost have to give you an A grade for trying to dodge the... What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: Student: Oh, Mrs. Smith. Can I take the test now? I just ..., oh.
input: Please answer the following: M: Passive activity probably won't hurt, but TV and videos are poor substitutes for parents' involvement. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Sometimes when I'm busy, I let my baby watch videos. Can this help his mental development?
Please answer this: M: No, but he used to smoke. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: F: Does your father smoke?
Problem: W: Oh, really. M: And she will not take Rachael this time. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Lucy is going back to China next month, Alice.
Problem: Given the question: M: Yes, please. I'd like to have a pair of shoes. W: What size would you like, please? M: Size eleven. W: OK. What about this pair? M: Sorry, I don't like white. Have you got any other colors? W: Oh, yes. We have also got blue, brown and black. M: Can I have a look at the black ones? Black is my favourite colour. W: Sure. Here you are. M: They look nice. What's the price? W: Fifty dollars. M: May I try them on? W: Yes, please. M: OK. I'll take this pair. Here's the money. W: Thank you. What was said before this conversation?
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W: Can I help you, sir?
Problem: M: I would like an alarm clock that will awaken me with soft music. W: In that case, you'll probably be interested in this handsome electric clock radio. M: Actually, I'd like a small battery-operated clock radio. W: There's a model that should suit you perfectly. M: Can I use my credit card to pay for it? W: I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept credit cards in this family-run store. You could try the appliance store that on Dawson Street. M: Thank you for your help. I'll see if the store you recommended has what I want. What was said before this conversation?

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W: May I help you?