input question: W: Why are you so tired? What did you do today? M: There were so many things to do. W: Did you do all those things all yourself? M: Oh, yes. I had to. I had to check the new products. I had to hold the meeting with the department managers. I had to listen to their reports and give my comments. That's my job, you know. W: Well, it sounds like you really had to do all those things. But you shouldn't work too hard. Do you know what you should do at the moment? M: What? W: Take some time off. M: Go on holiday? W: To relax yourself. How about having a trip this weekend? M: And to have a picnic? W: Yes. M: Great! What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: Oh, I'm exhausted.
W: I'm offto the gym. I've got to stay in shape, you know. M: I know more women who exercise than men. What's the main reason you do that? For your health, or to look good? W: To be honest, for both. With women, good looks are always a very important consideration. M: I see. W: How about you? Do you get any regular exercise? M: I do a lot of walking for exercise and enjoyment-sometimes ten to twenty kilometers at a time-but I never go to the gym like you do. W: Well, walking is a good exercise. How about sports? M: Not since my school days. I used to love playing baseball, but it's impossible to get enough people together for a game now. Mostly I just watch sports on TV W: I play tennis fairly regularly with my friends and sometimes go swimming and cycling by myself. M: Oh, I forgot about that. I go cycling sometimes too. And I often go swimming on vacation, but only recreational swimming. W: Why don't you join me at the gym sometime? M: Well, maybe someday, but I'm pretty lazy about things like that. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Hi, Laura. Where are you heading with that big bag?
Q: M: Yeah. I'd like to rent these movies. W: Okay. Do you have your membership card? M: No I don't. Do I need one to rent videos here? W: Yes, and it's free. M: Okay, how much are movie rentals anyway? W: Well, new releases are $5, and all other movies are two dollars. M: Oh, well, I'll just take these tonight. And when do I need to return them? W: They're to be back the day after tomorrow by ten p.m.. M: Tuesday, okay. W: Be sure to return them on time. M: Okay. Thanks. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Hi. May I help you?
Question: W: What is it, John? Another term paper? M: No, no. This is easy compared to that. My cousin is coming on Thursday. She has an interview at the college and I promised my aunt that I'll look after her. We are going to the game on Friday, but Saturday I'm on duty at the library all day and can't get out of it. Uh, I was wondering if you could show her around during the day and maybe we can all meet for dinner later. W: Sure. I don't have any plans. What kind of things does she like to do? M: Actually I haven't seen her for three years. She lives so far away. But this will be her first time on a college campus, she is still in high school. So she probably enjoys anything on campus. W: Well, there is a music festival in the auditorium. That's a possibility. Only I hope it doesn't snow. M: Well, I'll plan on dropping her off at your place on the way to work, around eleven. But if there is a blizzard, I'll give you a call and see if we can figure something else out. W: Sounds good. Meantime I'll keep Saturday open. We can touch base Friday night when we have a better idea of the forecast. M: I hope this works out. I feel kind of responsible. She won't know a way around. And I want her to have a good time. Anyway I really appreciate your help. I owe you one. W: No problem. I'll talk to you tomorrow. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Susan, I could really need your help this weekend.
[Q]: M: That's why I chose this lodge. It has one of the best views in Switzerland. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: From here, the mountains look as if you could just reach out and touch them.
Problem: Given the question: M: OK, Mrs. Green. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
F: Can you help my son Peter with his English, Mr. Black?