Q: M: Just a mistake? Do you realize that I've invited some very important people to dinner? It could cause me to lose an important business partner. W: I'm sorry, sir. I suggest you call them and explain the problem. I'm sure you'll find several other very good restaurants around here. M: I can't get in touch with them now. They are probably on their way at this very minute. Surely you could fit one more table in. W: Not unless you'd like me to put you in the hall, sir. M: Well, that's better than nothing. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: I understand how you feel, sir. But there simply isn't any room. The person who received your reservation call must have forgotten to write it down. I'm afraid it was just a mistake. She is new, you know.
Question: W: About six months now. M: Why did you choose Beirut? W: Because, Mike-my husband-and I have always loved Arab culture and the language. Mike's an English teacher and he got a job here in a language school. M: Why did you want to take a year off? W: Basically I wanted a break from teaching. I love teaching children but I needed a change. Also I've been drawing and painting since I was little but I've never really had the chance to study drawing. So this seemed like the perfect opportunity to have a change and learn to draw properly. M: Well, I found a fantastic art teacher, called Omayma, and I've been having classes with her since October. She's great and she speaks English, which is lucky, because I don't know much Arabic yet. But I'm learning the language as quickly as I can. W: Is Arabic a difficult language to learn? M: Incredibly difficult! Especially the pronunciation. You have to learn to make a lot of new sounds. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: So, how long have you been living here?
[Q]: M: Sure. Do you need anything else? W: Yes. Give me some sugar and chocolate. Now everything is ready for my super chocolate pie. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Can you hand me four eggs, please?
input: Please answer the following: Dad: A Game Boy? Those are too expensive. Boy: No, they're not. There only twenty-five dollars. I've got forty-two dollars before, but Mom didn't let me buy one. Dad: Well, let's look. Let's think of some ways so that ... Hmm. Well, maybe we can come up with some ways that you can earn money. Boy: Let's see ... allowance. Dad: Okay, well allowance. So, how much money can you make a week with allowance? What did Mom tell you? Boy: She said that if, umm, you get your work done on time, you can get $1.25. Dad: Okay, so if you get your work done, you get $1.25. Okay, and what are some other ways that you can earn a little bit more money? Boy: Umm, let's see. I could work for people. Dad: Okay, well, maybe you could come up with some odd jobs. What are a couple of things that you could do to earn some money, maybe around here, in the neighborhood? Boy: Umm. Dad: What about opening up a lemonade stand? Boy: I can try that. That'll be fun. Dad: Okay. What else can you do? Boy: Hmmm. Most the kids on our block like candy, so I can start one of those. Dad: Okay, so maybe selling some candy. [Yeah.] And, what else? Boy: Umm. I could ... umm ... take out the trash everyday. Dad: Well, I think you have some ideas, so I guess if you save long, you'll be able to earn enough money to buy something you want. Sound good? Boy: Like a Game Boy? Dad: Uh, something you need, let's say. Boy: Uh! (Great surprise and disgust) Dad: [Laughing] What was said before this conversation?
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output: Boy: Dad, Dad! Can I have some money to buy a Game Boy?
Please answer this: W: I'm going to teach English to some immigrants in the university's community service program. M: That sounds interesting. Don't you need to speak a foreign language for a job like that? W: No, you don't. You just have to present the language simply and give the students a chance to practice speaking. M: Come to think of it, that's the way I was taught to speak Chinese. But speaking didn't help me learn to read and write Chinese. W: My students won't want to read and write English, at lease not now. They are more interested in speaking. M: You sound very knowledgeable about all this. How do you know so much? W: I took a Teaching English as a Second Language course last year when you were in China. I've also talked with the experienced teachers quite a lot. I think I would like to be an ESL teacher when I graduate. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Well, Jenny, the school year is almost over. We just have two more weeks before exams. What do you plan to do this summer?
Question: W: Yes, of course. What can I do for you? M: Well, how do we travel? W: It's a new coach with a washing room and ... M: And, er, how many people in a group? W: Well, usually about 40 travelers, a driver and a guide to look after you. M: Er, um ... we leave from, from Amsterdam? W: Yes, and return to Amsterdam. M: Is there anything special we'd have to bring? W: Oh, we give everyone a list of suitable clothes, etc, to bring. Of course, the space is limited. M: Oh, yes. How long in advance would I have to book? W: Well, it depends. Usually six to eight weeks. M: Well, I am interested in the four-day trip in mid-August. It will be for two people. W: That'd be fine. Could you come in and we can go over all the details? M: Yes. But can you give me some idea of how much that'll cost? W: Um, we haven't got the exact figures at the moment, but, er, something like 250 Euro per person. M: OK. Um, I'll come and see you one day next week. W: Yes. Thank you for ringing. M: Thank you. Bye. W: Bye. What was said before this conversation?
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M: Hello. I'd like some information about your trips to Paris.