W: Hi, Tom. This is Diana from the creative writing class. M: Oh, hi, Diana. What's up? W: Well, I have a new project which I thought you might be interested in. I'm setting up a writer's group, you know, a support group for people who are trying to get published. M: Well, how would it work? W: We get together once a week. I've already arranged for a meeting room in the library, and then we share what we were working on and offer each other some advice. M: I could use some advice. I'm working on a short story that I'd like to get published in the Campus Literature Review. You've done that, haven't you? Didn't I see a poem of yours in the last issue? W: Yes, I was so excited to finally see my work in print. It was presented three times. You just have to keep trying if they turn you down. M: Well, I'm sure the group could help me, but I don't know how much I can contribute. I'm just starting out. W: That's OK. I know from your comments in class that you will be a valuable member. We will get someone more experienced to help us, too. M: Sounds great. You can definitely count me in. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Hello.
Q: W: No, I missed it. What did you learn about them? M: That they glue themselves to rocks in the ocean, shortly after birth. They also stay in the same place forever. W: Right, have you ever tried removing one of those things? It would be easier to chip the rock away than to get the barnacles off. M: Exactly, and that's why scientists are trying to figure out what the barnacles glue is made of. It's considered one of the strongest adhesives in nature. W: And it would have the advantage of being able to work on wet surfaces too. M: Precisely, and because it's natural protein, it probably wouldn't be harmful to people like so many synthetic glues in use today. W: Think of all the ways doctors and dentists could use such a glue, mending broken bones, fasting false teeth. M: There could be countless uses. Scientists hope to learn soon exactly how the glue is made, so that people can make use of it. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Did you watch the TV special about barnacles last night?
Question: W: Just the useless pieces, as I'm planning to purchase a new set from Italy for the sitting room only. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Did you really give away all your furniture when you moved into the new house last month?
[Q]: M: Just a couple of days; actually, I am on a big journey. You know. I'm visiting the places of interest here. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: So, how long have you been hem?
input: Please answer the following: M: Not a chance. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Do you think it will rain tonight?
W: Well, that's not a surprise. It was the worst one in town. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
M: The Variety Theatre finally went out of business.