Please answer this: W: It was built in 1944. M: Is it the same as the computers that we use now? W: No, it was as large as a room and worked very slow. M: But computers have become smaller, and worked faster now. W: Yes. Most computers are as small as a TV set. Some can be made smaller than a book. M: Why is a computer so useful? W: It can keep much information and work very fast. M: Then they can do a lot of work for us. W: You are right. They have greatly changed our lives. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: When was the first computer built?
Problem: W: I know. It's hard. What does he need? M: Well, darling, the other day he said that he needed a car. W: Yeah, right. Well, I think that's a little beyond us. M: Yeah, it'd be fun, but it's just a little too expensive. W: There's the usual kind of thing, like a wallet or tie. M: Oh, please, not for his sixtieth. I think we should get him something more expensive than that, don't you? I mean, we want to get something good, something... W: Something unusual? M: Yeah. W: Well, how about a computer? We could get him a computer. That way we could keep in touch on email. M: No, no, no. You know him. He says he's too old to learn how to use a computer. He isn't, of course, but I don't think he'd ever use it. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Oh, we still haven't decided what to get him.
Problem: Given the question: W: No, I haven't. Come in and have a look. M: Thank you. W: It's just a simple room. My son used to live in it. Now he is grown and long gone, and my husband died last year. So I thought maybe I'd take in a roomer. M: A nice, quiet house. That's what I'm looking for. W: This way, Sir. M: Oh, this is a very pleasant room. How much is the rent? W: Fifty dollars a week. I won't charge you anything for electricity, gas and heat. Oh, yes, you can use the kitchen and refrigerator too. M: Well, I like this place very much. But, you know, my government doesn't give me much money. So you know what I mean. W: Oh, yes. You seem like a very nice young man. What about $ 40? M: That's good, Mrs. ... W: Price. Susan Price. M: My name is Wang Li. I've just come from China to study at the university. W: Oh, isn't that lovely? M: May I move in tomorrow morning. Mrs. Price. W: Fine. I'll be expecting you around ten. If you don't mind, I'd like to have the first two weeks' rent in advance. M: OK. I'll give it to you tomorrow morning. See you tomorrow. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
M: Hello, I have just seen your advertisement. You haven't rented it out yet, have you?
input question: W: I'd love to. But I must write some emails. M: Why tonight? W: I haven't written to anyone for months. Sylvia and John must think I've forgotten them. M: You don't have to write. You can call them tomorrow. It's half price on Sundays. W: Yes, I could, couldn't I? All right. I'll do that. What's playing then? M: Let's see. Here we are. The Columbia: In the World. A must for all teenagers. W: No, thank you! M: Central: Children's World. All parents of teenage children ought to see this picture. W: There must be something worth seeing somewhere. M: What about this? John Wayne in Texas, Here I Come. W: I can't stand Westerns. M: Neither can I. Listen, Joan. I've got a better idea... W: Let's stay at home and wash down the kitchen walls! M: Great idea! What was said before this conversation????
output answer: M: By the way, would you like to go to the movies this evening?
M: But her father is exactly opposite. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Jean is certainly easy-going and friendly.
Q: M: I have to go and get my teeth filled. W: Did it hurt? M: I don't even want to talk about it. It killed me! W: Well, I guess you've learned a good lesson, huh! You have to take good care of your teeth. M: No kidding. I can't stand the pain, but the bill is too large! W: Don't you have a dental insurance? M: I do. but it doesn't cover everything. What was said before this conversation?
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W: Hi, Robert, what happened to your face? It looks swollen.