[Q]: M: Thank you, Jean. W: It's very close to your office, isn't it? M: Yes, it is. I always walk to work-even when it rains. W: I usually take the bus. It takes so long! M: How long does it take? W: Oh, it takes about 45 minutes. M: That's a long time. Well, have some pizza, please! W: (Taking a bite.) This is delicious! Do you bake all of your pizza? M: Yes, I usually bake something on the weekend or holidays. W: You are a wonderful cook! M: Thank you. W: I never cook at home. It is my husband Andy who usually does all the cooking. M: Do you often go out to eat? W: Yes, when he doesn't have time to cook, we will go out to eat somewhere. M: There are some wonderful restaurants in the city. W: Too many! You can eat at a different restaurant every day. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: This is a lovely house!
input: Please answer the following: Car Owner: Uh, hi. Yes, I'm having a problem with my car, and it doesn't seem to run right. I mean every time I start it up, the engine runs for a minute or so, sputters like it isn't getting enough gas, and then dies. Mechanic: Hmmm. Okay. Let's open the hood, and let's take a look... Okay, start her up. [Engine starting...] Okay, Okay. Shut her off. Hmmm. [So...] Let me look at the book here... [It] sounds like a possible fuel line, a dirty carburetor, bad alternator, or even a weak battery. Car Owner: So, which one is it? Mechanic: Uhh. Difficult to say. Let me try this... Uh, alright... You need to talk to the mechanic. Car Owner: The mechanic! So, who are you? Mechanic: Well, I'm the assistant, and I've only been here on the job for two days. Car Owner: So, why didn't you tell me that in the first place? I mean, I wouldn't have wasted all this time! Mechanic: You didn't ask. Car Owner: Okay, so how much is it going to cost? Mechanic: Ah. Difficult to say. [That's what you said about the last thing!] Are you a local or from out of town? Car Owner: I'm just passing through, and this is the only place for miles. [Yeah, that's right.] Man, can't you see my license plate? [Sure did!] Mechanic: Okay. The out-of-town rate. Let's see. Okay, here we go. If it's a fuel line, that'll be $100... No, no, That's the local rate. Here, $200 for the pre-screening check, $150 for parts, plus or minus $100, and $75 an hour for labor. Oh, oh yeah. Today's a holiday, so labor is actually $50 more per hour. Car Owner: Huh? Those prices are outrageous, and what holiday is it today? Mechanic: Oh, it's the local pumpkin festival. Car Owner: Ah, come on. I can't believe this. Of all my luck, my car breaks down in an out-of-the-way town [That's right.], and it'll cost an arm and a leg to get my car fixed. Mechanic: Ah, we'll take care of you. Just bring the car back on Tuesday so Mike, our mechanic, can take a look at it. Car Owner: Why not today? It's only 11:00 a.m.! Mechanic: Ahh, we close at 11:30 a.m. on... What was said before this conversation?
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output: Mechanic: What can we do for you today?
Please answer this: W: In just two weeks, and I am excited. I've been looking forward to this training program for a long time. But there are still a few things I need to do before I go. M: Like what? W: Like renewing my passport and figuring out what to do with my apartment while I'm gone. M: You are not going to give it up, are you? W: No way! I'll never find another apartment like it around here. But I don't like the idea of paying three months for an empty apartment, either. So, I'm looking for someone to take it while I'm away. M: Um, let me think. Oh, I know just a person. An old colleague of mine, Jim Thomas. He is coming here to do some research this summer, from June to August. W: Well, that's exactly when I'll be away! M: Tell you what: I'll be calling Jim late this week anyway, so I'll mention it to him. W: Well, thanks, Bill. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe, Dorothy. When are you leaving?
Problem: M: Alice, do you like a red bike? What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Oh, Dad, what will you give me for my birthday?
Problem: Given the question: W: No, not yet. Could you show me that overcoat, the silver gray one in the middle. M: Certainly. You've got excellent taste. It's very nice and it's 100 percent wool. W: I like it. Could I try it on? M: Certainly. It looks good on you, madam. W: I think so. But a slightly larger size would be better. M: Would you like to try this one on? W: This one fits me well. How much does it cost? M: Only $ 170. W: OK, I'll take it. And I'd like that blue jacket on the right. How much is it? M: It's just $ 250. W: Oh, that's too expensive, I'm afraid. M: Anything else? W: No, thanks. What was said before this conversation?
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M: Good morning, madam. Is anybody taking care of you?
Problem: M: Thanks. But actually, it's my twin brother who's going to join the army. I am going to university. I wish to be a lawyer in the future. What was said before this conversation?

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W: Congratulations! I hear you are going to join the army.