Q: W: People here are more serious than that in Spain. Spanish people are lazy but fun to be with. Also, before I came to England, people told me that the English are very polite. It is known internationally. But I don't think it is true. Using words like please, thank you, sorry, and excuse me is one thing, but real politeness is more than that, I think. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Maria, I know you've arrived here only recently. Can you tell me if there is anything that has surprised you about British people?
Question: M: Why not just buy a new one? What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: I've got to have my bike repaired. It's very old. I've used it for seven years.
[Q]: W: Unfortunately he is completely booked. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: I'd like to make an appointment with the doctor for tomorrow.
input: Please answer the following: W: Most of them close at six. M: How about the department store? W: I think that's open until nine. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: What time do these stores close?
Please answer this: W: Yes. M: This is Mike. How are things with you? W: Oh, very well, but I'm very busy. M: Busy? But you've finished all your exams? W: Yes, but I have to help my little sister with her foreign language. M: How about coming out with me this evening? There's a new film on. W: I'm afraid I can't. A friend of mine is coming from the south and I have to go to the station to meet him. M: What a pity! How about the weekend then? W: No, I've arranged to go to an art exhibition with my parents. M: What about next week sometime? W: Maybe. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Is that Ann?
Question: W: Sorry, but it says 7A on my boarding card. M: Oh, right. I asked for a window seat, you see. W: Yes, so did I. What's your seat number? M: Let's see. Oh, it's 8A. W: So I guess you are in the seat behind me. M: Oh, yes. Sorry about that. What was said before this conversation?
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M: Excuse me, I think you are in my seat.