Problem: Given the question: W: The sociology text professor Smith uses in his course. M: You had better read it if you want to pass the course. W: But it is too expensive. I simply can't afford it. M: How much does it cost? W: It costs 40 dollars. M: Did you check the used book section here? Maybe they have one. W: No, they don't. I have asked. M: Why don't you get it from the library? W: Are you joking? I've been trying for months and the book is always out. There are more than 45 students in the course and every single one wants the book. M: Listen, you know my roommate, Henry, don't you? He took the same course last year and I believe he owns the book. I'll ask him if he'll lend it to you. W: Oh, Tom, that would settle everything. That's very kind of you. M: My pleasure. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
M: What's that book you just picked up?
input question: M: How terrible! W: Well, the chair was so cleverly placed. I got a terrific view of Times Square down below. He finished the job before I knew it. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: I went to the dentist's to get my teeth polished this morning.
M: Really? When? W: On May 4. We have been preparing for it for two months. M: Where are you going to put it on? In your school? W: No. At the People's Theatre. M: If I remember correctly, you put it on at the Youth Square last year. W: Yeah. But it is under repair now. M: But why are you doing that? To collect money for repairing the Youth Square? W: No. We want to collect money and send it to Project Hope. M: That sounds like a good idea. Good luck to you. W: Thanks a lot. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: We are going to put on a performance.
Q: M: Let's have a look. Well, yeah, there are a few here that might interest us. Here's one for just under 400. It only has one bedroom but it sounds nice. Near a park. It'd be nice to live near a park. W: Mm. But, you know, 390 seems expensive for just one bedroom. M: Yes, you're right. Oh, here's one that's a little cheaper, near University Avenue. It's 350. W: How many bedrooms? M: Just one again. That's not a very nice area. W: No, it's pretty noisy. I'd prefer a larger place really. M: Yeah. Let me see what the cheapest twobedroom apartment is. Oh, here's a real bargain. It's only 350. But it doesn't have any furniture. W: No. You know how much it can cost to furnish an apartment. M: Oh, here's another one for just over 400. This sounds very interesting. It's on Metealfe. That's a nice street. W: Yes, it's quiet. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Anything interesting in the paper today?
Question: W: You don't want to get one of those 3D TVs, do you? M: Well, I'm not sure. All I know is that I want something with a big screen,and the most important thing is a clear picture. W: Oh, you mean like the one our neighbor bought the other day? M: Yeah. They have fantastic sound, too. W: This all sounds a little expensive to me. I'm not sure if we have the money, even if we didn't go on vacation. M: Hey, look at this ad in the paper! They're having a special sale on TVs. This one is only $300! And even the biggest ones are only $500. W: Well, I think we can afford that. Let's go check out that sale! What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: That's it! I've had it with this TV! We need to get a new one. The signal is so bad. It's ridiculous. All of our friends have nice TVs. It's high time we joined them.
Please answer this: M: No, I will take my family abroad this time. My wife and our three children are all going along with me. W: What a wonderful experience that will be! I wish I could travel abroad some day. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
W: Are you traveling alone?