Q: W: Professor Donner, are you giving your Advanced Geology course next semester? M: Yes, I'm planning on it. W: Could I be enrolled in it? I know it's a graduate course and I'm only a junior, but... M: Aren't you a bit young? I've allowed qualified seniors to take the course and they usually have a hard time keeping up. W: I know. But the geology of the American West is my favorite interest and I've done a lot of reading in the field. Last semester I took Professor Burman's course and I didn't find it really challenging enough. M: I see. You certainly aren't one of those students who are out for easy grades. W: I should say not. I really want to learn something. M: Well, I'll speak to Professor Burman. If he thinks you're ready, I'll let you enroll. W: Oh, thanks. That's really very kind of you. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Come in, please. What can I do for you?
Question: M: No, I've been away on holiday. I've got a cousin in Edinburgh. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: We haven't seen much of you lately in the company. Have you been a-way on business?
[Q]: W: Yes, I am. M: What are you going to do? W: I'm going to be a clerk. M: What does a clerk do? W: He works in an office. He writes letters and reports, and he types. M: I want to be a vet. W: A what? M: A vet--a veterinary surgeon. W: Good gracious! What is that? M: A vet's a man who takes care of sick animals. He is an animal doctor. W: I once read a story about a person who talked to animal. It was very interesting. M: I think I will learn to exchange with animals, understand their feelings and become their best friend. W: I am sure you will be a good vet. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Are you going to leave school at the end of the term?
input: Please answer the following: W: Maybe they don't like direct sunlight. I had the same problem with some of my plants. And a little shade helps them immensely. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: The plants next to the window always look brown. You wouldn't know by looking at them that I water them every week.
Please answer this: M: Yes, I will never be tired of it. I have read three times. I can always learn something new from it every time I read it. W: Really? Who's the writer? M: Charles Dickens. I think he's a great English writer. What about you? W: So do I. He is also my favorite foreign writer. What do you think about it? M: It's exciting. W: Where did you buy it? M: In the Rese Bookshop. W: I don't know where it is. Is it far from here? M: No. Only 10 minutes' walk from here. Next to the People's Cinema. W: Oh. I see. I am going there to get one, too. Thank you. M: You are welcome. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Hello, Bill. You are reading the novel again.
Question: M: Is anything wrong, Madam? W: I'm afraid there is. The service here has been terrible. We had to wait twenty minutes for a glass of mineral water. M: I see. Well I'm sorry to hear that. The trouble is that we're a bit sort of hands at present. Two waitresses are ill. W: All right, but that's no excuse. My husband asked for goose and he was brought chicken instead. It's just unbelievable! And my beans weren't cooked properly. It wasn't a very enjoyable meal at all. M: This is most regrettable. W: Look at this bill. We've been overcharged. We only had one dessert, not two. Can you check the bill again, please? M: I do apologize, Madam. W: I'm afraid I'm not going to pay the service charge, or give a tip, as I don't feel satisfied with it. I'm quite disappointed as a matter of fact. M: I'll pass on your complaints to the manager right away. W: Thank you. What was said before this conversation?
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W: Waiter! I'd like to speak to the manager please... immediately if possible.