input: Please answer the following: M: Yes, Jessie. I'm fond of fishing, painting, stamp-collecting, and... W: Wow, so many! I just like taking photographs. M: In my family, everyone has more than one interest. My father likes to build things out of wood and collect baseball caps. He doesn't have time for many hobbies, because his job keeps him busy. W: How about your mother? M: In her spare time, she likes going to the gym. She also likes making things to decorate our home. W: Your sisters and brothers must like fashionable ones. M: I've one sister and one brother. My younger brother Alan is 17 years old. He likes singing, playing the piano and skiing. My sister Lisa is 12 years old. Her hobbies include making small things, playing the violin and riding her bicycle around the neighborhood. W: Your family has got a variety of interests. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Have you got any hobbies, Rod?
Please answer this: M: Certainly, here you are. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Excuse me. May I have a piece of paper, please?
Problem: M: Oh, it's a book about naval engineering. W: Why are you reading on Friday evening? M: Because I've got to write an essay this weekend. W: What are you going to do when you've qualified? M: I don't know. I'd like to get a job abroad, I think. What are you going to do when your year at Weston is over? W: I'm going to spend a few weeks touring Britain, then I'm going back to Canada, I suppose. M: What is John going to do? W: I think he's going to open a branch of" pretty feet"in London. M: What is he doing in Italy? W: He's seeing some designers here. He's coming back tomorrow. By the way, what are you and Sue doing on Saturday evening? M: I don't know yet. Why? W: Well, I thought we could cook another of our suppers and invite John and Sue. M: Oh, no! Not Potato Salad again! Sorry, Barbara, but I really have to read this book. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: What are you reading, Paul?
Problem: Given the question: Man: It's this week New Scientist. Why? Woman: I was just wondering. It looks interesting. But I've never actually read myself. It's for real scientists, or can ordinary people like me understand it? Man: Always for anyone, really. It usually has articles or stories about current affairs about science, as well as papers about new development in research. I'm reading about new telephone that allows you to see the person you are speaking to as well as see him. Woman: Oh, I heard about it. Is it on the market yet? Can I buy one? Man: No. Not this one. But the company has made other models to try on business. This one is special because its color and image is moving. Woman: Oh, that's interesting. Man: You see the first video phones. That's what they are called. They made in Japan. But they can only show still black and white image. So this video phone is much better than that. Mind you, I'm not sure I want one, would you? Woman: Well, no, I don't think a word. I bet it costs a lot of money. Did it say how much it costs? Man: Yes. The yearly black and white one costs several hundreds pounds. But one in the story is about to cost several thousands pounds. Woman: Hmm, what does anybody want one, do you think? Man: Business organizations that need frequent contact overseas want it. It's like a face-to-face conversation, so maybe a lot of overseas travels can be avoided. Woman: Yes, I suppose so. What was said before this conversation?
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Woman: What are you reading, Bill?
input question: M: Post office? It's not far from here. Do you know Xinhua Road? W: I'm from the United States and this is my first trip to your city. I know nothing about the city. M: Oh, welcome to our city, I'll show you the road. Please follow me. W: Thanks, by the way, where can I buy a map of the city? M: Just at the gate of the post office. Look, the post office is just across the street. W: Thank you very much. Good-bye. M: Good-bye. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Excuse me, could you tell me where the post office is?
input question: M: Don't worry, Grandma. I'll find out for you on the Internet. W: Thank you! What was said before this conversation????
output answer:
W: I wish I knew the times of the trains to London. But our phone's out of order.