W: Good morning. Can I help you? M: Oh, good, you speak English. W: Yes. M: I'm looking for a double room for the next three nights... with a bathroom. W: That's until Thursday? M: Yes, have you got one? W: Mm. We've got a double room for tonight and tomorrow night, but not for Thursday night. M: Oh, dear. Nothing for Thursday night? W: I'm afraid not. M: Mm. And what about the price? W: 150 francs a night. That's for a double room without a bathroom. We're very full. We haven't got any more rooms with private bathrooms. M: Oh... no bathroom... Well, thanks anyway. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Hello.
Q: W: As of today you have $2356.8 in your account. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: I'd like to check the present balance in my checking account.
Question: W: Fine. Thanks. M: Tomorrow is my birthday. I would like to invite you and your family to my birthday party. Our teacher Mr. Wang in University will come also. W: Thank you very much. When will it begin? M: At 6:30 pm. W: Oh. Let me see. I get off work at 5:30 every day and then spend about 35 minutes on meeting my husband and my daughter, We shall cost about 45 minutes to go to your home. Is that all right? M: Yes, of course. W: OK. See you tomorrow. M: See you then. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Hello. I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you?
[Q]: W: Actually I have a ticket. But I'm not feeling well. You can have it for what it cost me. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Our basketball team is playing in the finals but I don't have a ticket. I guess I'll just watch it on TV. Do you want to come over?
input: Please answer the following: W: Oh, I love it. It's so convenient. I can take the bus to work or the subway or a taxi. And there's so much to do. M: I know what you mean. I'd like to live in the city, but living in the suburbs is better for Michelle. Trees, grass. There are a lot of good things about suburban living. W: I grew up in suburbs, remember? So I know. But, as a working woman, I think New York has all the conveniences, including the best tomatoes. M: The truth is, Michelle has lived in suburbs for more than ten years. It is very hard for her to leave her friends. W: I don't think so. Michelle is at the right age. There are lots of things for her here. M: But I'm afraid that she cannot adapt herself to the new environment. W: Don't worry. It is never too late to learn or change. M: OK, I will think about it. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: You like living in New York, don't you?
M: Yes, hold on, please. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
W: This is Helen. Can I speak to David?