M: Well. I left school after I'd done my A-levels. W: What subjects did you take? M: French. German and Art. W: Art? M: Well. I really wanted to study Art. But a friend of my father's provided with me a job-he's an accountant in the city. W: I see. In your application, you say that you only spent nine months with this firm of accountants. Why was that? M: Well, honestly, I didn't like it, so I got a place at the Art College a year ago. W: Did your father mind? M: Well, he was rather disappointed at first. He's an accountant too, you see. W: Have you any brothers or sisters? M: Two brothers, both at school. One's eleven; the other's fifteen. W: Right. What do you do in your spare time? M: I like jazz and folk music; I go to the theater occasionally and act a bit myself. I read quite a lot, and I've done a bit of photography. Also, I've traveled a lot -all over Europe. W: Very interesting, Mr. Brown. I think that's all I want to ask about your background. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: First. I'd like you to tell me a bit about your experience.
Q: W: Yes, my nephew Jim is graduating from collegenext week and I'd like to get him a nice gift. M: What price are you interested in? We'll need toknow that before we begin looking. W: Well. I usually spend about twenty do Ham for a gift. Do you have anything nice for that price? M: How about a pen? W: No, my brother gave him that for his bithday last year. M: Well, then would he enjoy a chess set? W: No, he doesn't like chess very much, but he is quite athletic. M: Then you could get him a tennis racket. W: That's a good idea. I'll take it. What was said before this conversation?
A: M: May I help you?
Question: W: You just dial 0 and then the room number. It's very simple. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Can you tell me how to telephone other rooms?
[Q]: W: Hi, Jack, it's a lot of work. But I am having a good time. Are you planning to attend college next year? M: Yeah. Can you tell me what facilities they have for disabled students? My wheelchair doesn't always allow me to get into buildings. W: You should inquire at Student Services. They can discuss your medical history with you confidentially and make allowances. My friends Shannon and Rosie use computers to do their exams, so in your case, I'm sure it would not be a problem. M: What about the wheelchair access? W: The newer buildings have elevators and wide doors, but the older buildings have not been upgraded to accommodate handicapped people as far as I know. What faculty are you planning to go into? M: I am thinking of doing engineering. W: Hmm. Engineering is in the old Adams building. I don't know if there is an elevator. M: Do the buses that go out to campus have facilities to bring wheelchairs on board? W: Yes, that I know for sure. All the buses are equipped with electronic lifts, and there are seats that fold back. M: What about the sidewalks? W: I think most of the sidewalks have been leveled at the corners, so you could probably use your wheelchair, but I am not sure. In fact, if you would like, why don't you come with me? I'll be taking the bus and I could show you around once we got there. M: That's really nice of you, Raphel. I'd really like that. W: Okay, I will come to your house about 8:30 in the morning and we can take the commuter train into town, then catch the bus up to the university. M: Great, I look forward to it. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Hi, Queenie, how are you enjoying yourself at university?
input: Please answer the following: W: Not much. What did you do? M: I had planned to go skiing or do some shopping, but wound up studying. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Did you do anything last weekend?
Girl: Well, ... yeah. I'm looking for a Father's Day gift. Man: Okay. How about getting your father a new wallet? Girl: Hmm. How much is that wallet? Man: Huh ... which one? Girl: The black one. Man: Oh. It's only $40.95. Girl: Huh? That's too expensive for me. Do you have a cheaper one? Man: Hmm. How about this brown leather one? Girl: Umm... I don't think my father will like the design on the outside, and it doesn't have a place to put pictures. How much is it anyway? Man: It's $25.99. Girl: Humm. I don't have that much money. Man: Okay. How much money do you have to spend? Girl: I'm not sure [money falling on the table]. Probably about ten dollars or so. I've been helping my mom around the house for the past week to earn some money. This is all I have. Man: Hmm. How about this tie? Girl: That's real pretty, but the price tag says $13.99, and I know I don't have that much money. Man: Well, let's just say the tie went on sale. How about $5.00. What do you say? Girl: Oh, thanks. I'll take it. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
Man: Hi young lady. How may I help you?