Please answer this: M: I'd be glad to tell you what I think. W: If you don't think it's any good, please say so. I really want to get this job. M: It looks fine to me. But I have one suggestion. W: What is it? M: If I were you, I'd change the beginning. You should write about your education first. W: Good idea, Jack. What do you think about the second part? M: Well, I'm afraid it's too short. You should include much more information about your work experience. W: You're right. I'll change it. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Jack, would you please read this letter I've just written? I'd like to have your opinion.
Problem: W: Yes, I just got here yesterday. And you? M: I'm a native. W: Oh, really? Everyone else I've met so far has been a tourist like us. I was beginning to think that there were no natives. M: Well. San Francisco has a lot of different ethnic groups so you might think you're seeing a lot of foreigners. But actually, the city has a population of about 700 000. W: What are the different ethnic groups? M: Web, after whites, the largest one is blacks. W: I thought it was Chinese. M: It's true that San Francisco has the largest Chinese community outside of Asia. But there are many more blacks here than Chinese. W: That's interesting. Don't most of the Chinese people live in China-town? M: Well, no, they live all over the city, but China-town is definitely the center of Chinese culture here. That's where you'll find the best Chinese restaurants, bookstores, art, theaters, things like that. W: What about the Japanese? Doesn't San Francisco have a large Japanese population too? M: No, actually there are only about 12 000 Japanese people here, but we do have an area called "Japan-town" that has Japanese restaurants and bookstores. W: You seem to know a lot about this city. M: Well, most San Franciscans think their city is pretty special. We like to talk about it. Besides, I teach ethnic history at the university here. W: No wonder you know so much! What was said before this conversation?

A: M: So you're visiting San Francisco?
Problem: Given the question: W: I am the manager, Sir. How can I help you? M: Oh, really? It's this radio. It doesn't work. W: Mm... did you buy it here? M: What do you mean? Of course I bought it here. Look, you switch it on and nothing happens. W: Could I see your receipt? M: Receipt? I haven't got one. W: Oh, you should have got a receipt when you bought it. M: I perhaps did. I must have thrown it away. W: Ah, well, have you got any other proof of purchase, the guarantee, for example? M: No. It must have been in the box. I threw that away, too. W: Oh, dear. You really ought to have kept it. We need to know the exact date of purchase. M: What? I only bought it yesterday! That young man over there served me. Oh, I paid by cheque. I've got the cheque stub. W: That's all right then. Did you check the radio before you left the shop? M: Check it? No, it was in the box. I hoped it would work. It wasn't a cheap radio. It's a good make. W: You should have checked it. M: Come on! Do not tell me what I should have done, and do something! Either give me my money back or give me another raido. W: There's no need to get aggressive, Sir. Let me look at it... mm... you see this little switch on the back? M: Yes? W: It's on "main", and it should be on "battery". You really should have read the instructions. M: Oh! What was said before this conversation?
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M: Good morning, Miss. I'd like to speak to the manager.
input question: M: Oh, mum, but I cleaned them only yesterday. W: They are dirty now. You must clean them again. M: I do not want to clean them today. Even if I clean them today, they will get dirty again tomorrow. W: All right, then. M: Mum, give me something to eat, please. W: You had your breakfast in the morning, Tom, and you had lunch at school. M: I am hungry again. W: Oh, hungry? But if I give you something to eat today, you will be hungry again tomorrow. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Tom, look at your shoes. How dirty they are! You must clean them.
M: I'd like to book a table. W: For how many? M: Just two. W: For what time? M: 8:00. W: I'm sorry, there aren't any tables left for 8: 00, but we can give you one for 7:00 or 9:00. M: All right. 9:00 then. W: May I have your name, please? M: Miller. W: A table for two at 9:00 for Mr Miller. Thank you. M: Thank you. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Red House Restaurant. May I help you?
Q: W: Oh, it was Sally. You know, she always has the latest news in town and can't wait to talk it over with me. What was said before this conversation?
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M: You've been hanging on to the phone for quite a while. Who were you talking with?