W: Twenty minutes already. M: Did you notice whether the No. 7 bus has passed by? W: Not while I've been standing here. I'm also waiting for the No. 7 bus myself. M: Good. Hot today, isn't it? W: Yes, it is. I wish that it would rain and cool off. M: Me, too. This is unusual for March. I don't remember it ever being so hot and dry in March before. W: My mother and I have just moved here from Indiana. It is pretty cold there. M: Yes, I've heard of that. W: Do you think we've missed the has? M: Take it easy. It never comes exactly on the half hour like it should. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Excuse me. Have you been waiting long?
Q: M: No, we'll go to Collin's garage sale; he has many books for sale. W: There're so many books for sale in a flea market near this street, too. Why don't you go there? M: What is a flea market? W: It is not that different from other markets except that the goods there have been used before. M: Are there any good books? W: Of course. If you're lucky, you can find some rare and old ones. M: It sounds like a good place and we should go there. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Are there any changes in this morning's program?
Question: M: Thank you. It's a photo that I took on my vacation last year. W: You took it yourself? M: I've been taking pictures for years. W: Sounds interesting. Can I see some more of your pictures? M: Yes, certainly. Some of them are just faces of people who interest me. W: Do you let them know that you're taking pictures of them? M: I try not to. I like people who are going about their business without knowing the camera is there. W: I suppose you need a lot of equipment. M: Well, I have a dozen cameras, but I use two of them more than the others. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: I like that picture you put up on the wall yesterday.
[Q]: M: Maybe. W: Why maybe? Are you sure? M: I don't know. All those people, I won't know anyone. W: But that's the idea. You go to these things to meet new people. M: But I don't think barbecue is the best way. W: Why not? M: Because it's just hard to meet friends. W: Well, I love meeting people in a big group because there are more possibilities. M: But don't you think it's hard to get to know people? Besides, it's noisy. You can't always have a great conversation. W: Then how do you like to meet people? M: I think small groups are the best way to meet people. I meet the most interesting people in class. I see how they think and talk every day. If I like someone, then we might get together later on. W: You're such a serious guy. I met my best friend in the sports club. We came to know we had a lot in common. If you ask me, big parties are the best way to meet people. M: Well, maybe. Mmm, I should try my chances of the barbecue. I'll see you tonight, Mary. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Hi, Mike. Are you going to the barbecue tonight?
input: Please answer the following: W: I think yesterday was Jim's birthday. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Why did Mary give Jim flowers?
W: Yes. I've heard of it actually. I suppose you must like it. M: Yes, I mean it's marvelous. W: Oh, Jeff. I really can't agree. I don't like it at all. My shop is much better. M: You must be mad. I think it's really...you know...so easy to buy everything in one place. W: Yes, it's easy. But don't you think the food isn't...I mean small shops usually have much fresher food. M: Maybe, but you pay for it. Small shops are more expensive, aren't they? W: Yes, I agree with you, but supermarket staff are badly paid and they are really...but you get better service in small shops. They are much more friendly. M: No, everyone in my supermarket is very nice. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
M: Hello, Louise. Have you seen my new supermarket yet?