input question: W: Okay, sure. M: Great, thank you very much. First of all, do you own a personal computer? W: Of course! Doesn't everyone? M: How long have you owned it? W: I bought this particular computer last year. But I got my first PC in 1995. M: I see. And what do you primarily use your computer for? W: Well, I use it to send e-mails a lot, and... um, I have a teach-yourself French program. And I shop online pretty often. M: Mmm. Any other uses? W: Keeping track of my bank account, and there are a couple of computer games I enjoy. M: Now you've mentioned e-mail and online shopping. Do you use the Internet for any other purposes? W: Not really. I haven't got around to explore it too much. M: Okay, thanks. Sorry to have given you so much trouble. Thanks again. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: Good afternoon, madam. I'm doing some market research and I'm hoping you might have a few minutes to answer some questions.
W: Except for the hair. What was said before this conversation?
----
Answer: M: Hi,Jane,it's been ages. You haven't changed a bit.
Q: W: I'd love to, but not tonight. I ate too much candy, and I'm so exhausted from trick-or-treating all night with the boys from the neighborhood. I need to rest! What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Do you want to go to sleep, or do you want to stay up and watch a movie? I'm pretty tired, but I'm always up for a horror movie. It is Halloween, after all...
Question: M: Mom, I really don't have time to work this summer. I am going to go to summer school and I need to practice skateboarding. Also, I want to go to the lake with Jeremy. W: Well, how are you going to pay to go to the lake? You are getting too old for us to give you money. You're not a young kid anymore! Also, college is very expensive these days. You should start saving money now - college is only three years away! M: OK, I'll apply for some jobs this weekend. Can you help me fill out job applications? W: Yes, I will help you. You should get an application from the supermarket on Walnut Street. Ms. Jacobs told me they are hiring students this summer. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: Sam, I think it's time for you to get a summer job. When I was your age, I started working at the pool.
[Q]: M: Calm down, Madam. Well, I'll have to fill out this report for you. What color is it, Madam? W: Well, it is a white one. M: How big is it? W: Mm, I guess it's about one foot long and seven inches tall. M: One foot long and seven inches tall. What's in the bag, Madam? W: There is a wallet, two keys, and a letter. M: And where did you leave it? W: I am sure I left it in the coffee shop on the 5th floor. M: Don't worry, Madam. I am sure we can find it. Now could you give me your name, your address and telephone number? What was said before this conversation?
****
[A]: W: Please, please, can you help me? I seem to have lost my handbag.
Problem: Given the question: W: Don't ask me. M: What do you mean? Did something go wrong? W: Susan thought I had said I would meet her at the Department Store at 2:30 when I really said 2 o'clock. Then she thought I had said the main entrance in the front when I really said the east entrance. M: Well, did you ever get together? W: Yes, but it's a wonder that we did. I had given up waiting and had gone inside to the women's clothing department. She had done the same thing. We met by accident. By that time it was 3 o'clock. M: Did you get what you wanted? I remember you said you wanted to get a sweater. W: No, a blouse. But by that time, the ones on sales were all gone. So I settled for a skirt. What was said before this conversation?
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The answer is:
M: Well, Betty, how was your shopping trip with Susan this afternoon?