[Q]: M: Yes, many American people do think so, and they feel proud of Lincoln. He rose from the lowest to the highest position in the United States. W: DO you know how he was killed? M: Yes. It was on April 14, 1865. After a very busy day, Lincoln and his wife went to see a play at a theatre in Washington. A 25-year-old man, who was from the South, suddenly shot Lincoln through the head. W: Did he die immediately when he was shot? M: No, he didn't. He died early the next morning in the hospital. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: It's well known that Abraham Lincoln was the greatest American, you know.
input: Please answer the following: Peter: I couldn't agree with you more, Jack. Americans are much more assertive than most foreigners. For example, Americans begin a discussion with a focus on accomplishments and concrete facts. Jack: You're right. America is a rather individualistic society, with less social pressure to conform. So you will need to become more assertive and to speak out on your own behalf. Peter: Another aspect of American behavior is Americans are more guarded about personal space. So when you are talking to an American, don't stay too close. This personal distance is not due to body odor or bad breath, but because closeness lends a sense of intimacy that is out of proportion to the relationship at the moment. Jack: Yes. Also, try to avoid physical contact while you are speaking. Touching is a bit too intimate for casual acquaintances. So don't put your arm around their shoulder, touch their face, or hold their hand. Shaking hands when you initially meet or part is acceptable, but this is only momentary. Peter: In many cultures, eye contact is a sign of disrespect, which is not the ease in America. In fact, it is an indication of openness, honesty, and enthusiasm. What was said before this conversation?
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output: Jack: Peter, people around the world come to America to live, work and study, so to understand America in terms of its cultural differences is very important.
Please answer this: W: Why won't the car go? What's wrong with the car? M: Nothing. (louder) I said that I was going to Chicago, in America. W: I know where Chicago is. When do you leave? M: Oh 5th May. The course will start the next day, 6th May. W: You're feeling sick today? Have you seen a doctor? M: No, I'm not sick. (louder) I said that the course would start on May 6th. The course ends two weeks later on May 20th. W: How many other young people are going on this course? M: 24. W: I'm sure there are plenty more, but how many? M: (louder) I said 24, Granny. W: I see. What will you have to take? M: I'll have to take lots of warm clothing. W: Nothing? You have to take nothing? What about clothes? M: (shouting) I said that I would have to take warm clothing! It's cold there! W: If you're cold, put the heater on. There's no need to shout. I'm not deaf! What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: I'm going to Chicago, Granny.
Problem: W: Three of them are. But that smaller one costs only half the price of the big ones. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: I'd like to buy these four greeting cards. Are they ten yuan each?
Problem: Given the question: M: There's one at 10:15, but it's fully booked, I think. W: Then the time of the first plane tomorrow morning? M: The first plane leaves at 8:15. W: Can you tell me when it arrives so that I can ask my secretary to come and meet me? M: It arrives at 11:15 but maybe a little late because of the bad weather. W: Well, I wonder if you'd let me know if there's any change on that flight, I'd appreciate it. M: Yes, of course. What's your room number? W: 108. Thank you. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: Could you tell me the time of the last plane to Hong Kong this evening?
Problem: M: Well, TV has that effect on a lot of people. It takes people away from reading, talking and walking. What was said before this conversation?

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W: My mother sits in front of the TV for hours every evening.