[Q]: W: That's great! Thanks, Mr. Thomson. I'll come to work tomorrow. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: You can get a lot of practice in giving up tickets and handling hotel reservations. Later on, you can take telephone calls.

[Q]: M: I bought tennis shoes for my son, but I haven't decided what to buy for my wife. Probably some clothes or classical music records. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: I suppose you have been buying Christmas gifts for your family.

[Q]: M: Yes, I know. I decided to work during the evening rush hour. W: And so your dinner's cold. Why do you work so hard? M: I just start, and then I can't stop. W: You can stop any time. You don't need to keep on working at all. M: And then what could I do? W: We could move to Florida. M: Oh, Florida. Is it any better than New York? W: It's warm and sunny all year round. No more snow, no more ice. M: And what about the children and the grandchildren? W: They could come, and visit us every winter. M: And what would we do every spring, summer, and fall? W: A lot of our friends have moved to Florida. We know a lot of people there. M: Well, I'll think about it. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: It's seven o'clock already, dear.

[Q]: M: Take it easy. I'm sure you will do well if you remain calm. W: Is it all right if I use dictionaries? M: You are not allowed to use them, I think. W: Do you think I could discuss some questions with others during the exam? M: I'm afraid that's not possible. W: May I bring some paper to write drafts? M: Yes, that's all right. W: Thank you very much for the information. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]:
W: I'm so worried about Monday's exam.