[Q]: M: To dinner? What for? W: I have passed my driving test! M: Congratulations! I'm really glad to hear that. W: Thank you! I have been preparing for it for half a year, you know. And I've made it at last. M: So, where shall we have our dinner? W: How about the Friendship Hotel? I like the food and service there. M: I agree. I'll take you there in my car. W: Fine. Let's go at half past six. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Hi, John! I'd like to invite you to dinner this evening.

[Q]: M: Thank you. I'm very glad to hear that. W: I like your new coat very much. Where did you get it? M: Well, I got it from the department store where there are many clothes, from shirt to skirt, from jacket to coat. W: Oh. I know that store. Clothes there are expensive for me. How much did it cost you? M: Not as much as the saleswoman asked for. She wanted $90. W: So. how much did you pay for it in the end? M: I tried to make her bring down to half the price. W: Wow! How smart you are! In fact, I have been attracted by a cool hat in that store for a long time. Can you help me bring its price down? M: I'm not sure, but I can have a try. W: Then, thank you very much. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Hi, Gary. How handsome you are in the blue coat!

[Q]: W: Well, I haven't decided yet. What are you going to order? M: I think I'll have the roast chicken. They really make it well here. W: I had roast chicken yesterday when I ate out with Shelly. M: Their beef steak is good, too. You can have it served with beans and mushrooms. W: But I'm not that hungry. Is the fried fish or the seafood salad good? M: Never had them before. Maybe if you get the steak, we could share. W: That sounds like a good idea. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: I've been here many times. There are quite a lot of delicious dishes to choose from. What are you thinking of ordering?

[Q]: W: Yes, I am. M: Well, the advertisement says it has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, just what I need for my family of six. May I ask how much you want for it? W: I prefer not to talk about the price on the phone, but let's say it's around 150,000 dollars. I would also require 40,000 dollars to be paid at the time of buying. Why don't you come by and take a look? M: Well, I'm not sure whether I can afford such a payment of 40,000 dollars at once. But I guess it won't hurt to see the house. If you can tell me how to get to your place from South Florida Street, my wife and I will be coming. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]:
M: Hello. Are you the person who has a house for sale?