M: No, I'll have a class until one o'clock, and after that I'm going to spend two hours at the library before going home. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: John, are you going straight home after school today?
Q: M: Yes, please. I want to buy a personal gift for my brother. He's taking a trip to South America. W: Is he going by ship or by plane? M: He's flying. My gift will have to be something light in weight. What can you suggest? W: What about this leather wallet? It's made of crocodile leather. M: My sister has already given him one. I'd like something unusual. W: Here is a gift for the man who has everything. M: Oh,a folding toothbrush. That's a wonderful idea. How much is it? W: 3. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: May I help you,sir?
Question: W: Forty, but still as many as 20 percent of the class failed, quite disappointing, isn't it? What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: How many students passed the final physics exam in your class?
[Q]: M: Hmm, uh, are you trying to say that it presents a health hazard? W: Yes, I am. The head technician in the lab tried to persuade the hospital administration to replace it, but they are trying to cut costs. M: You are pregnant, aren't you? W: Yes, I am. I made an effort to get my supervisor to transfer me to another department, but he urged me not to complain too loudly. Because the administration is more likely to replace me than an X-ray equipment, I'm afraid to refuse to work. But I'm more afraid to expose my unborn child to the radiation. M: I see what you mean. Well, as your union representative, I have to warn you that it would take quite a while to force management to replace the old machines and attempt to get you transferred may or may not be successful. W: Oh, what am I supposed to do then? M: Workers have the legal right to refuse certain unsafe work assignments under two federal laws, the Occupation or Safety and Health Act and the National Labor Relations Act. But the requirements of either of the Acts may be difficult to meet. W: Do you think I have a good case? M: If you do lose your job, the union will fight to get it back for you along with back pay, your lost income. But you have to be prepared for a long wait, maybe after two years. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: I don't know what to do. I can't seem to get anyone in the hospital to listen to my complaints and this outdated equipment is dangerous. Just look at it.
input: Please answer the following: W: I'm offto the gym. I've got to stay in shape, you know. M: I know more women who exercise than men. What's the main reason you do that? For your health, or to look good? W: To be honest, for both. With women, good looks are always a very important consideration. M: I see. W: How about you? Do you get any regular exercise? M: I do a lot of walking for exercise and enjoyment-sometimes ten to twenty kilometers at a time-but I never go to the gym like you do. W: Well, walking is a good exercise. How about sports? M: Not since my school days. I used to love playing baseball, but it's impossible to get enough people together for a game now. Mostly I just watch sports on TV W: I play tennis fairly regularly with my friends and sometimes go swimming and cycling by myself. M: Oh, I forgot about that. I go cycling sometimes too. And I often go swimming on vacation, but only recreational swimming. W: Why don't you join me at the gym sometime? M: Well, maybe someday, but I'm pretty lazy about things like that. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Hi, Laura. Where are you heading with that big bag?
W: Do you want to stay in this country, or would you prefer to go abroad? M: I think I'd like to visit a foreign country. I'm not interested in Africa, but any place else would be fine. W: Well, that leaves the Orient, the Middle East, South America, and Europe. Oh, and I almost forgot Australia. Are you interested in seeing anything in particular? Historical monuments? Museums? Or people? M: Monuments might be interesting, but museums are too stuffy. I think I'd like to see a little night life, too. If I'm going to spend lots of money on a trip, I don't want to be bored. W: It sounds as if you would do well to go to Europe - possibly to France, Spain or Italy. There are excellent hotels, so many interesting sights to see, plenty of night clubs. M: Say, how about "Gay Paree" in Paris? I could spend my whole vacation there and really have a good time, couldn't I? They say the night spots are really terrific! W: Well, you'd certainly have plenty of time to find out. And during the day you could do a little sightseeing. What was said before this conversation?
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M: I have a three-week vacation coming up in a few months and I want to take a trip. But I don't really know where I want to go.