Problem: Given the question: M: What's wrong? W: Well, I think I saw an insect or something when I was spooning out the noodles. Could you please bring me another bowl? M: Oh, I'm very sorry. I'll get you another bowl. W: Thank you. M: Here you are, a fresh bowl of soup. W: Thanks a lot. M: I'm very sorry this happened. I'll tell you what: I won't charge you for the soup today. W: That's great. I can use a free lunch. M: Good. I hope you come again. W: I'll do that. Thanks. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: Excuse me, waiter, but I think there is something in my soup.
input question: M: Yes, it must be three or four years. I haven't visited you since I called about my will. You helped me with that, you remember? W: Yes, I remember. Do you want to make any changes in your will? M: I don't think that will be necessary, but you'll tell me if it is. I left everything, you remember, to my wife, and, after her death, to my son Jerry. I've about $ 15 000 in shares of industrial companies. These bring in, after paying tax, about $ 1 125 a year. Well, I'm earning a good salary now, and I shall get a good pension from my employers, so my wife and I can live fairly comfortably with this extra income. I want to buy some land and build a house for my son. It's time he get married, and he needs a house. I'm thinking of building one and giving it to him. W: Your son's fortunate. So you want my help buying the land and building the house. M: Yes, that's right. As soon as you've done what's necessary for buying the land, Jerry and I will see an architect. W: Have you found a plot yet? M: Jerry was in Edinburgh last Saturday and saw a plot he likes. My wife and I went there two days ago, and we liked it, too. I'd like you to make the necessary inquiries for me. W: I'd be pleased to do that. I shall have to write to the Local Authority and inquire whether it is allowed to build a house on your piece of land. You're not allowed to build a house without permission from the Planning Authority. And sometimes the Authority decides that a house must be built of stone, and not of brick, so that it doesn't spoil the surrounding village. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Good morning, Mr. Tim. It's a long time since I had the pleasure of a visit from you.
W: No, not really. I was thinking of boating in the Water Park with my parents. But you know the International English Speech Contest is coming up, so I have to stay at home and prepare for it. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Have a nice weekend. Do you have anything exciting?
Q: W: I'm waiting for a bus. The buses are so full at this time of the day. M: Sure. Where are you going? I don't think this is your way home. W: You are right. I'm going for a walk in the park. M: Going for a walk even after along day's work? W: Yes. I always enjoy walking alone in the park after work. M: I see. Then why not go there on foot? It's not so far from here. W: Oh, no. I hate walking through the streets. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Hello, Mary. Why are you standing here?
Question: W: I wish I could, but I have to nurse the patients on weekends. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: We are going to have a dance party at Tom's. Can you come?
Please answer this: W: No, I never am, but... M: Wow! Your coat's very dirty! Did you fall? W: Yes, I had a terrible experience on the underground train. Listen to this! A man came up to me and pulled out a knife. He pointed it right at me! M: Oh, no! Are you all right? Did he hurt you? W: No, he didn't hurt me, but he took my handbag. M: Then what happened? What did you do? W: I caught hold of his knife, and he pushed me to the floor. M: Oh, no! Why did you catch hold of his knife? That's dangerous. W: I don't know. I didn't think. M: And what did the other passengers do? Did they help you? W: Yes, they did. Two men ran after the robber and held him. M: Did the police come? W: Yeah. The conductor called a policeman, and he took the robber to the police station. M: What a story! Thank God you're all right. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
M: Hello, Joan. Why are you late today? You are never late for work.