input question: M: Not too good. W: Well, the term exam is always more difficult. Work harder, and you'll certainly do better next time. M: I've worked hard enough, I think, but unluckily, I have never done well in the exam. W: Well, it's no use worrying about the exam now. Let's talk about the football game tonight. It's much more interesting. M: Is there a football game on TV tonight? W: Yes it's between the Chinese team and the Japanese team. M: ... Er I'd rather watch some other programmes. W: Why? You're so interested in football. M: The Chinese team has always played badly in the important match, just as I have done in the important exam. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Hello, John. How was your French exam yesterday?
W: Mmm-hmm. It is a very bright blue. Try this. It's size ten. M: But 1 wear size eleven. W: How about black? It's size eleven. M: Let me try it on. I'm taking too much of your time. W: It's seven o'clock. Where's my friend Jack? I was expecting him here at six forty-five. M: Don't worry. The traffic is very heavy at this hour. W: I know. But we're going to be late for tonight's party. M: I'll take this black sweater. I like the color on me. How do you think? W: I think it looks terrific on you. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Is this blue too bright for me?
Q: M: Yes. I'm looking for information on courses in computer programming. I would need it for the fall semester. W: Do you want a day or evening course? M: Well, it would have to be an evening course since I work during the day. W: Aha. Have you taken any courses in data processing? M: No. W: Oh! Well, data processing is a course you have to take before you can take computer programming. M: Oh, I see. Well, when is it given? I hope it is not on Thursdays. W: Well, there's a class that meets on Monday evenings at 7. M: Just once a week? W: Yes. But that's almost 3 hours from 7 to 9:45. M: Oh! Well, that's alright. I could manage that. How many weeks does the course last? W: Mm, let me see. 12 weeks. You start the first week in September, and finish, oh, just before Christmas. December 21st. M: And how much is the course? W: That's 300 dollars including the necessary computer time. M: Ah-hum. Okay. Eh, where do I go to register? W: Registration is on the second and third of September between 6 and 9 in Frost Hall. M: Is that the round building behind the parking lot? W: Yes, that's the one. M: Oh, I know how to get there. Is there anything that I should bring with me? W: No, just your checkbook. M: Well, thank you very much. W: You're very welcome. Bye! M: Bye! What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Hello, Parkson College. May I help you?
Question: W: No, he can't. But he will soon be able to. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Isn't he a lovely baby? Can he talk yet?
[Q]: M: Well. They've got a lot of sentimental value for me, and that's all about it. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Wow, look at all these old books on this shelf. They've got to be at least one hundred years old. I'll bet they're worth a lot to collectors.
Problem: Given the question: M: Er, a couple of years. How long have you been working here? W: Only a few months. I moved down here for the job. There was no work for me where I came from. M: Where did you come from then? W: I came from a small village called Arnside near Lancaster a year ago. There was nothing there. So I moved to London. M: Do you enjoy working here in this restaurant? W: Very much so. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: So how long have you been living in London?