Problem: W: Well, the man was tall with dark hair and he was wearing a black sweater. The main thing that I remembered about the woman was that she did most of the talking. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Could you describe the two people who robbed the bank?
Problem: Given the question: W: That's eleventh, isn't it? M: NO, it's twelfth. W: Where do you want to take them? M: To the zoo. W: I remember you took them there last month. They don't like it. M: Really? But that'S not what they told me. W: I think the beach is a better place to go. M: Okay, then, we can go to the beach. W: I'll get them ready for you in the morning. What was said before this conversation?
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M: I want to take the children out next Saturday.
input question: M: Fine, where shall we go? W: Look in the newspaper to see what's on at the cinema or the theater. M: I see new play opened this week. W: I enjoy a concert. M: According to the newspaper there aren't any tonight. W: Aren't there any good films in town? M: How about "Titanic"? That should be interesting. W: Good. Let's go. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: We haven't gone out for over a month. Let's go somewhere this evening.
M: Why don't you take the bus, Sylvia? That's what I always do when I fly. W: Okay, but I don't know anything about the bus service here. M: Well, let me ask you-have you ever heard of "Fast Pass"? W: No, not until now. Is that a bus line? M: Yes, it is. It will take you straight to your terminal at O'Hare. W: That sounds like what I need. Do you know how much it costs? M: The last time I took it, it was $30 one-way. Let me see if I have their card in my wallet. Yes, here it is. You should call 1-800-500-5500 to reserve a seat. W: So, do I have to make a reservation? M: No, you don't have to, you know. But it's better if you do. That way you can make sure you've got a seat. They're pretty crowded at times, especially around holidays. W: Uh, I think you said 1-800-500-5500, right? I'll give them a call. Thanks a lot, Tyler. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Tyler, do you know of an easy way to the airport? I'm flying home for Christmas.
Q: W: It looks pretty good. Are you also majoring in Elementary Education? M: Yes. I can use this to fulfill the requirement for my course. W: Have you finished the first assignment yet? M: Not yet. I just bought the books today. How about you? W: I started this afternoon. It's great fun reading those wonderful children stories by Doctor Seuss. M: Doctor Seuss? I don't remember seeing his name on the reading list. W: His full name's Theodore Seuss Geisel. You can find this name on the reading list. Doctor Seuss is his pen name. M: I love reading those stories as a child. It'll be interesting to read them now from a different point of view. I guess they'll give me a good idea of how children think. W: Those stories are also great for classroom use. M: How's that? W: Well, take a typical Doctor Seuss's book like The Cat in the Hat. It has a controlled vocabulary of only two hundred words. M: So that means the children get lots of practices using a small number of words over and over again. W: Exactly. In fact The Cat in the Hat was written mainly to show how a controlled-vocabulary book could also be interesting and fun. M: Well, it sounds as though this course is also going to be interesting and fun. I think I'll get started on those readings tonight. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Hi, Helen, what do you think of our class in Children's Literature?
[Q]: M: Have you checked the academic calendar? My classes aren't over until the 8th. What was said before this conversation?
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W: I just called the travel agency, it's all set. On June 1st, we are heading for the mountains and will be camping there for a whole week.