M: Yes, Mary. What can I do for you? W: Sorry to call you. But I just delivered my new computer. I am afraid I can't lift it by myself. Could you give me a hand to get it upstairs? M: Sure. Could you just give me a minute to finish off what I am doing? W: Yes, of course. But please hurry. The box is getting in the way. M: Don't worry. I'll be right down. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Paul, is that you?
Q: M: Oh, when I was about ten years old. It's an exciting hobby. You know, the first postage stamps were issued in Britain in 1840. W: Really? I didn't know that. I did know that the charge for mail delivery before the appearance of postage stamps was paid by either the sender or the receiner. How much was the usual charge? M: Oh, about ten cents for a short distance. But post of rices were losing money with that system. Rowland Hill an Englishman, suggested using postage stamps. Here's a picture of the first two stamps issued. W: They both bear a picture of Queen Victoria. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: When did you become interested in collecting stamps?
Question: M: Sony. I have no idea. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: F: What shall we do now?
[Q]: M: Oh, yes. I'm looking for a pair of sports shoes in size 8. W: Are you looking for a pair for yourself? M: No. It's for my 17-year-old son. W: OK. Follow me, please...What do you think of this pair? M: They look nice. How much are they? W: They are 40 dollars, but I can give you a 10 percent discount. M: Good. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Good morning, sir. May I help you?
input: Please answer the following: M: Thanks! I'm sure you did a good job, too. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: I heard you got a full mark in your math exams. Congratulations!
W: How about my going through them with you? What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
M: I'm getting nowhere with these physics problems.