Problem: W: Yes, I'm packed, but not quite ready. I can't find my passport. M: Your passport? That's the one thing you mustn't leave behind. W: I know. I haven't lost it. I've packed it, but I can't remember which bag it's in. M: Well, you have to find it at the airport. Come on, the taxi is waiting. W: Did you say taxi? I thought we were going in your car. M: Yes, well, I have planned to, but I'll explain later. You've got to be there in an hour. W: The plane doesn't leave for two hours. Anyway, I'm ready to go now. M: Now, you're taking just one case, is that right? W: No, there is one in the hall as well. M: Gosh, what a lot of stuff! You're taking enough for a month instead of a week. W: Well, you can't depend on the weather. It might be cold. M: It's never cold in Rome. Certainly not in May. Come on, we really must go. W: Right, we're ready. We've got the bags. I'm sure there's no need to rush. M: There is. I asked the taxi driver to wait two minutes, not twenty. W: Look, I'm supposed to be going away to relax. You're making me nervous. M: Well, I want you to relax on holiday, but you can't relax yet. W: OK, I promise not to relax, at least not until we get to the airport and I find my passport. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Mary, I hope you're packed and ready to leave.
Problem: Given the question: W: Why couldn't you meet each other half way? What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
M: My chemistry project is in trouble because my classmates and I had completely different ideas about how to process next.
input question: W: Yes, I did, but I worked late. M: But it must be a long report, I guess. W: Exactly. Twelve pages. I spent three hours on it. M: By the way, what time did you go home? W: I left the office at nine o'clock. I got home at ten. M: What did have for dinner? W: I sent out for a sandwich and ate at my desk. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: Did you finish typing that report?
M: I don't think so. He always seems to put things off until the last minute. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Do you know if Bill has finished his research paper on computers?
Q: W: Well. I wonder if James can make it from home. M: He's got a car now. W: Sounds no problem, then. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Are we going to the party this evening?
[Q]: W: I wouldn't miss it for the world! It's sure to be fun. She's invited a lot of friends. Do you think everyone will be able to get into her house? M: If everyone turned up, it would be very crowded. But a few said that they couldn't go, so I think it should be OK. W: Are you taking anything? M: I've got her a birthday present and I'll take a bottle of wine too. W: That's a good idea. She has bought plenty of food and drinks. It's going to be a noisy party. I hope her neighbours don't mind too much. M: Helen gets on very well with her neighbours. I wouldn't be surprised if they went to the party too. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]:
M: Are you going to Helen's birthday party on Friday evening?