M: I'm sorry, I can't. I'll have a meeting. And I'll see a dentist in the afternoon but I'm free in the evening. W: OK. Please come at any time. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Could you come to my house tomorrow morning?
Q: Driver: Where to? Passenger: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of Art, and .... Driver: Sure. Hop in. No problem. Hang on! Passenger: Uh. Excuse me. How long does it take to get there? Driver: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it shouldn't take more than twenty minutes for the average driver. [Oh]. And I'm not average. I have driving down to an art, so we should be able to cruise through traffic and get there in less than fifteen minutes. Passenger: Okay. Uh, sorry for asking [Yeah?], but do you have any idea how much the fare will be? Driver: Oh, it shouldn't be more than 18 dollars ... not including a ... uh-hum ... a tip of course. Passenger: Oh, and by the way, do you know what time the museum closes? Driver: Well, I would guess around 6:00 O'clock. Passenger: Uh, do you have the time? Driver: Yeah. It's half past four. [Thanks] Uh, this IS your first time to the city, right? Passenger: Yeah. How did you know? Driver: Well, you can tell tourists from a mile away in this city because they walk down the street looking straight up at the skyscrapers. Passenger: Was it that obvious? Driver: Well ... Passenger: Oh, before I forget, can you recommend any good restaurants downtown that offer meals at a reasonable price? Driver: Umm ... Well, the Mexican restaurant, La Fajita, is fantastic. [Oh] It's not as inexpensive as other places I know, but the decor is very authentic, [Okay] and the portions are larger than most places I've been to. Passenger: Sounds great! How do I get there from the museum? Driver: Well, you can catch the subway right outside the museum. There are buses that run that way, but you would have to transfer a couple of times. And there are taxis too, but they don't run by the museum that often. Passenger: Okay. Thanks. What was said before this conversation?
A: Passenger: Hey Taxi! Ah great. Thanks for pulling over.
Question: W: The one Prof. Lee uses inhis course. M: Oh, I see. You'd better have it if you want to pass that course. W: But it costs $30. I simply can't afford it. M: Did you check the used booksection here? Maybe they have it. W: No, they don't. I asked. M: Why don't you get it fromthe library? W: I've been trying for months, and it's always out. There are over 50 students in the course, and every single one wants the book. M: Listen, you know my roommate Henry, don't you? He took the same course last year, and I remember he owns a copy. Ican borrow it from him for you. W: Oh, that'll be great! Thankyou, Jim! What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: What's that book you just picked up, Mary?
[Q]: Josh: No, but, I have a few leads, so things are looking up. Kelly: But isn't that what you always say? Josh: Well ... uh ... this time is different. Kelly: What are you looking for this time, then? Josh: Actually, I want to work for a Web hosting company. Kelly: What would you do there? Josh: Well, in a nut shell, Web hosting companies provide space for people to store and run their Websites. Does it sound like I know what I'm talking about? Kelly: Oh, yeah, sort of. Josh: Well, And then, sort of? Well, they allow people to run their Web sites without having to buy and maintain their own servers, and I'd like to work in technical support, you know, helping customers resolve computer-related problems with their sites. And you know I'm a good communicator. Kelly: So, how's the pay for that kind of job? Josh: Well, most people I know start out with a very reasonable salary; you can earn pay increases depending on your performance. Kelly: So, what about benefits? Josh: Oh, the benefits are pretty good. They provide health insurance, two weeks (of) paid vacation a year, and opportunities for advancement. And in the end, I'd like to work in a management position. You know, sitting back, enjoying the view out of the twentieth-story window of the office building. Something like that. Kelly: Well, is there any long-term job security in a job like that? Josh: Uhh. That's hard to tell. I mean, the Internet is booming, and these kinds of companies are sprouting up everywhere, which is a good thing, but just like the dot-com era, you never know how long things will last. Kelly: Well, have you ever thought about going back to school to improve your job skills? Josh: Wait, wait. What are you suggesting? Kelly: Well, you know, more training might help you land a better job. Josh: Wh ... wh ... Are you trying to say something about my current job? I mean, is there something going on here? I mean, what are you saying? Kelly: You know, you did drop out of college. Josh: I know, I know, but I don't know. I'm... What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: Kelly: So, have you found a job yet?
input: Please answer the following: M: I didn't feel well and slept almost the whole day. What was said before this conversation?
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output: F: Where did you go last Sunday, John?
W: Great. Why did you miss it? Steve? M: My parents didn't let me go because I had a fever. I'm still in bed. W: Too bad you weren't there. We all went together-- Jenny, Jimmy, George and I. M: It must have been freezing sitting outside, wasn't it? W: It was. We were all wrapped up in blankets, wool hats, and heavy coats. M: I hear it started snowing in the middle of the game. W: It did, lightly at first, then harder. But it didn't stop the game. That was the most exciting moment and it was so funny watching the players slipping in the snow. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
M: Hi, Ruth. This is Steve speaking. How was the football game yesterday?