M: Well, to tell the truth, I'm so busy with my work. I don't really have much time to surf the Web. Let me think...I suppose I log on a couple of times a week, for about two or three hours at a time. W: So, what do you do on the Internet when you log on? M: Well, sometimes I look up information I need for my job. It saves a lot of time looking through books in the library. W: Yes, it sure does. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: W: Tell me, Jack. Do you look through the Web much?
Q: W: A couple of months ago, one of my students gave me a magazine. I was greatly interested in it. Now I get it in my mailbox every month. M: Why don't you just read it online? W: Well, I just love the photos, and sometimes I cut them out and put them up on my wall. M: Huh? W: I have been planning my vacation ever since I got that first magazine. I pick the most interesting photos, cut them out, and put them up on my wall. I look at them and decide where I want to go most. M: Most people just do that on Facebook, you know... W: Well, I just prefer to do it this way. M: So how many photos do you have on your wall? W: About a dozen. M: So have you decided where you will go? W: Oh, yes. I even have my plane ticket. M: I can't wait to hear where it is. Two months of planning and studying photos...okay, so...where are you going? W: To Morocco! I'll be there for a month! M: That sounds great! What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Oh, wow. I can't believe today is our last day of school. No more teaching for three months straight! So where are you going for summer vacation?
Question: W: You don't want to get one of those 3D TVs, do you? M: Well, I'm not sure. All I know is that I want something with a big screen,and the most important thing is a clear picture. W: Oh, you mean like the one our neighbor bought the other day? M: Yeah. They have fantastic sound, too. W: This all sounds a little expensive to me. I'm not sure if we have the money, even if we didn't go on vacation. M: Hey, look at this ad in the paper! They're having a special sale on TVs. This one is only $300! And even the biggest ones are only $500. W: Well, I think we can afford that. Let's go check out that sale! What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: That's it! I've had it with this TV! We need to get a new one. The signal is so bad. It's ridiculous. All of our friends have nice TVs. It's high time we joined them.
[Q]: Father: Oh. I forgot about that. Joshua: You ALWAYS forget. Father: I guess I do. How much do I owe you? Joshua: Just $13. Father: Thirteen dollars!? Why do I owe you that much? Just seems like I paid you the other day. Joshua: No. You forget every Saturday, and it has been piling up. Father: Well, I'm not sure if I have that much. Joshua: Go to the bank. You have lots of money. Father: Lots of money, uh? Uh, well, I think the bank is closed. Joshua: Then, what about your secret money jar under your bed? Father: Oh, I guess I could do that. So, what are you going to do with the money? Joshua: I'm going to put some in savings, give some to the poor people, and use the rest to buy books. Father: Well, that's sounds great, Joshua. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: Joshua: Dad. Allowance day. Can I have my allowance?
input: Please answer the following: W: Yeah! You really should. He's published dozens of books so far, once been recommended as a textbook for postgraduates. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Have you heard of Professor Smith? I'm thinking of taking an advanced engineering course with him. What do you think?
M: How could you sleep through it? It's one of the best that I've heard on this topic. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
W: professor White's presentation seemed to go on forever. I was barely able tostay awake.