Please answer this: W: Swimming takes up too much of my time. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Are you going to join the swimming club this summer?
Problem: W: I'd like to, Tom, but I have a paper due on Friday, and I haven't even started it yet. M: Just an hour. I've got a test tomorrow, so I won't be able to stay very long. W: I need the exercise, but I just can't spare the time. M: Okay, how about dinner at the Grill? You have to eat something, and it's right by the library. I'll go over there with you after dinner, and you can do your research while I study for my test. W: Well, but... M: Come on. You'll probably want to stay late, and you shouldn't walk home after dark. I'll stay until you're ready to go. W: That would be nice, but... M: Look, we really wouldn't be wasting any time. We'd just be doing everything we need to do, but we'd be doing it together. I just want to spend time with you. W: Me, too. Okay. I need to go home first, then I'll meet you at the Grill about six. Is that all right? M: That's great. We'll get everything done. You'll see. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Jane, let's go swimming at the Student Center.
Problem: Given the question: M: Well, I have an important interview on Saturday. Maybe you could give me some tips on how to make a good impression. W: Sure. First, write down something about your education and work experience. Take it to the interview. M: All right. W: Also, you need to find as much information as you can about the company. You can do this in the library. Have they sent you some brochures? M: Yes, but I can do it better on the Internet. W: That's a good idea. And another thing, mmm, be prepared to say why you would be good for the job. M: Oh, yes. They may want to know what contributions I can make to the company. W: And then don't forget to prepare some questions that you would like to ask them. There's usually time for that at the end of the interview. M: Why should I ask some questions? W: It always makes a good impression if you ask some questions about the job. It shows you really care about what kind of company you will work for. M: Thank you so much for all your advice. What was said before this conversation?
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W: Hello, Robert. How was your job-hunting going?
input question: M: I wanted to go on Monday, but I couldn't get a ticket for Monday, I bought a ticket for Tuesday. W: Why are you in such a hurry? M: My mother is ill. She has been sent to the hospital. W: How did you get the news? Did your mother send you a letter? M: My sister telephoned me this morning. She asked my father and me to go back. W: Then how long are you going to stay at home, two or three days? M: At most four days. I'll be back for the meeting. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: I hear you're going home, aren't you?
M: Well, I always loved racing bikes and fixing them. When I was working full-time as a salesman for a big company, I seldom had time to enjoy my hobby. I knew then that as soon as I had enough money to get my own business going, I'll do it. I had my heart set on it and I didn't let anything stand in my way. When I went down to the bank and got a business loan, I knew I'd love being myown boss. Now my time is my own. I open the store when I want and leave when I want. W: You mean you don't keep regular hours? M: Well, the sign on my store says the hours are ten to six, but if business isslower than usual, I can just lock up and take off early. W: Have you hired any employees to work with you yet? M: Yeah, a couple of friends of mine who love biking as much as I do. They help me out a few days a week. It's great because we play cards or just sit around and talk when there are no customers. W: Thank you, Mr. Kayne. We wish you success in your new business. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Good evening and welcome to this week's Business World, the program for and about business people. Tonight, we have Mr. Steven Kayne, who has just taken over and established bicycle shop. Tell us, Mr. Kayne, what made you want to run yourown store?
Q: M: That's her opinion, most others think differently. W: But sometimes she seems to have a good judgement. M: Oh, really? What was said before this conversation?
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W: Mary seems to think that the price will be going up again.