Problem: Given the question: M: If I were you, Susan, I'd go on the picnic. W: Well, I really want to see this movie. M: You can always see the movie some other time. In any case, you agreed to go with Mary first. W: You're right, John. I'll ask Karen to find another time for the movie. Now maybe you can help me decide what food to fix for the picnic. Would it be better to cook food at home and take it with us, or could we cook something there? M: There may not be a place to cook. Besides, it's always easier to fix things in your own kitchen. What was said before this conversation?
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W: John, I'm supposed to go on a picnic tomorrow with Mary, but now Karen has asked me to go to a movie with her. I need your advice. What should I do?
input question: W: I'm Chinese. M: Chinese? But your English is excellent. Where did you learn English? W: In China. M: Fancy that! Your country must have a very good record of English language education. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: I was born in Los Angeles. What about you? Where are you from?
W: I can't wait to see Canada, Jason, but I'm scared stiff of the journey. My husband insists on flying, but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous. M: There's nothing to be frightened of. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day? W: I've no idea. Hundreds, I suppose. M: And how often do you hear of a crash? Once or twice a year? W: Yes, but aero-planes fly so high and fast that once is enough. M: There are more road accidents per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport. W: I still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast but as least you can relax. I'd love a trip on a luxury liner like the Queen Elizabeth II. M: It's fine if you're a good sailor, but have you ever traveled far in a rough sea? W: No. I've only been in a boat once. I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour, but in any case I'd rather be sea - sick than dead. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, Susan?
Q: W: Yes, I just got here yesterday. And you? M: I'm a native. W: Oh, really? Everyone else I've met so far has been a tourist like us. I was beginning to think that there were no natives. M: Well. San Francisco has a lot of different ethnic groups so you might think you're seeing a lot of foreigners. But actually, the city has a population of about 700 000. W: What are the different ethnic groups? M: Web, after whites, the largest one is blacks. W: I thought it was Chinese. M: It's true that San Francisco has the largest Chinese community outside of Asia. But there are many more blacks here than Chinese. W: That's interesting. Don't most of the Chinese people live in China-town? M: Well, no, they live all over the city, but China-town is definitely the center of Chinese culture here. That's where you'll find the best Chinese restaurants, bookstores, art, theaters, things like that. W: What about the Japanese? Doesn't San Francisco have a large Japanese population too? M: No, actually there are only about 12 000 Japanese people here, but we do have an area called "Japan-town" that has Japanese restaurants and bookstores. W: You seem to know a lot about this city. M: Well, most San Franciscans think their city is pretty special. We like to talk about it. Besides, I teach ethnic history at the university here. W: No wonder you know so much! What was said before this conversation?
A: M: So you're visiting San Francisco?
Question: W: Is there any fish here? What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: What can I do for you, Madam?
Please answer this: W: Yes, a lot of times. I like exhibitions-exhibitions about famous people: dancers, actors, you know? M: Mm, and what about a folk concert? Have you ever been to one of them? W: No. I don't like folk music very much. M: What about the opera? W: No, never. I don't really like the opera. It is a bit too heavy for me. M: A pop concert? W: Yes. I saw Madonna once. She was fantastic-she is a really great dancer. M: And have you ever been to the theater? W: Yes I have. What was said before this conversation?
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M: Have you been to exhibitions in your spare time?