input question: M: Well, no...I came back late yesterday and found John sleeping in the chair. He'd been writing a report all day long and he was too tired to go out again, so we gave the lesson a miss. W: You've missed quite a lot of lessons lately, haven't you? Are you losing interest? M: Yes, I'm afraid so. Neither John nor I have a gift for language. People just laugh at us when we attempt to speak German. How did you and Jane pick it up so quickly and easily? You've hardly been in Germany a month. W: It was neither quick nor easy. We'd both studied the language before we came, and we only needed to revise it. M: Anyway, all our friends here speak English very well, so we don't really need to learn German. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Why weren't you at the German class last night, Tom? Have you given up?
M: It's all right. He promised not to tell, and he does not make promises likely. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: I don't think we should tell Tom about the surprising party for Lucy.
Q: W: Good morning. I'm thinking of sending a parcel to New York next week. Can you tell me what the procedure is, please? M: Certainly. When you ring us, we need the following information. The invoice address: that's probably your address, isn't it? And then, the pickup address. That's different. And the contact phone number. W: Just a moment. I'm taking notes. Phone number, right. M: Then we need the full name, address and phone number of the person you are sending the parcel to. W: Ok, anything else? M: Yes, the weight and dimensions of the parcel. That's height, weight and length. And the value of the goods and full description. W: Value, description. M: Yes, but don't seal the parcel. You need to leave it open so that the driver can check the contents when he collects it. After the recent bombing, the airline said that we'd have to check all parcels. They told us we had to do it. W: Fine. Now last question. How long will the parcel take to get to New York? M: One to two working days. There are daily flights at midday. And if we collect the parcel from you at 10:15 then your parcel catches that flight and it will arrive in 24 hours. W: Right. Thank you very much. You've been very helpful. M: Not at all. Goodbye. W: Goodbye. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Parcel Express, good morning! How can I help you?
Question: M: Sure, but I can't leave now. I have an appointment with my professor at 3o'clock. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: John, do you want to go swimming with me today?
[Q]: M: I'd like to have a seat on your flight for Hong Kong on Octorber 8. W: We have two flights on October 8, but both flights are fully booked. Would you like us to put you on our waiting list for both flights? M: Yes, please. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Hello, the reservation office. May I help you?
Problem: Given the question: M: Er... No, thanks. I'm not really interested in volleyball. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: I've got two tickets for a volleyball match this evening. Why don't you come?