Question: W: Yes, it is. I wish that it would rain and cool off. M: Me, too. This is unusual for May. I don't remember it ever being so hot and dry in May before. W: You are from Florida then? M: Not really. I was born in Chicago, but I've lived here for ten years now. W: My mother and I have just moved here from Indiana. M: Pretty cold in Indiana, isn't it? W: Yes. That's why we moved. But we didn't know that it would be so hot here. We should have gone to California. Do you think that we've missed the bus, by the way? M: No. It's alawys a little late. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Hot today, isn't it?
[Q]: W: That's right, and boy, I'm really busy! M: I can imagine. But listen ... I'd love to get together with you before you go. Would you like to go out for dinner one night? W: That's a great idea. Let's see ... on Monday night I have to study for that final exam. M: Me, too, but I'm free on Tuesday. How about going out that night? W: I'm afraid I can't. I'm watching a movie with Nancy at 7:00. M: Are you going to the last class party on Friday night? Let's go out for dinner at 6:30 before the party. It doesn't start until 8:00. W: There will be a dinner at the party. I love to eat, but I can't eat two dinners. M: There's always Saturday night. Are you busy then? W: No ... Saturday night I'm free. M: I'm going to a disco with a group of friends. Do you want to join us? We can dance together. W: I'd really like to have a quiet dinner instead. Oh! Can I call you back? Someone's at the door. M: Sure. I'll be home all afternoon. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: I heard that you're going back to Beijing soon.
input: Please answer the following: W: She came down with the flu and had to stay home. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Linda is supposed to be here at the meeting tonight. Where is she?
Please answer this: Girl: Well, ... yeah. I'm looking for a Father's Day gift. Man: Okay. How about getting your father a new wallet? Girl: Hmm. How much is that wallet? Man: Huh ... which one? Girl: The black one. Man: Oh. It's only $40.95. Girl: Huh? That's too expensive for me. Do you have a cheaper one? Man: Hmm. How about this brown leather one? Girl: Umm... I don't think my father will like the design on the outside, and it doesn't have a place to put pictures. How much is it anyway? Man: It's $25.99. Girl: Humm. I don't have that much money. Man: Okay. How much money do you have to spend? Girl: I'm not sure [money falling on the table]. Probably about ten dollars or so. I've been helping my mom around the house for the past week to earn some money. This is all I have. Man: Hmm. How about this tie? Girl: That's real pretty, but the price tag says $13.99, and I know I don't have that much money. Man: Well, let's just say the tie went on sale. How about $5.00. What do you say? Girl: Oh, thanks. I'll take it. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: Man: Hi young lady. How may I help you?
Problem: W: The chocolate cake looks great, but I have to watch my weight. You go ahead and get yours. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: What would you like for dessert? I think I'll have apple pie and ice cream.
input: Please answer the following: M: Don't worry. I'll ask an engineer to check it for you, is that OK? What was said before this conversation?
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output:
W: Hi, Jeff, it's Marina. I'm sorry but my computer is not working. Could you get someone to check it?