input: Please answer the following: M: Yes. I thought it was quite interesting, but I don't quite understand the column entitled change. Can you explain what it means? W: Well, I think it means the change from the year before. I am not a mathematician, but I assume the rise from 70p to 90p is a rise of 25 percent. M: Oh yes, I see. And the inflation rate is there for comparison. W: Yes. Why do you think the rise in pocket money is often higher than inflation? M: I am sorry I've no idea. Perhaps parents in Britain are too generous. W: Perhaps they are. But it looks as if children were not better off in 2001 than they were in 2002. That's strange, isn't it? And they seem to have been better off in 2003 than they are now. I wonder why that is. M: Yes, I don't understand that at all. W: Anyway, if you had children, how much pocket money would you give them? M: I don't know. I think I'll probably give them 2 pounds a week. W: Would you? And what would you expect them to do with it? M: Well, out of that, they have to buy some small personal things, but I wouldn't expect them to save to buy their own socks, for example. W: Yes. By the way, do most children in your country get pocket money? M: Yeah, they do. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Now you've seen this table of figures about the pocket money children in Britain get?

input: Please answer the following: M: It was hit by a car yesterday. W: Good God! Were you hurt? M: I'm all right. I was not riding it then. W: Oh, good for you! But what happened? M: I was in a hurry yesterday and I put the bike at the back of a car. W: The driver didn't see it and... M: And the bike was run over by the car. Both its wheels were damaged. They are being repaired now. W: It was lucky that you didn't get hurt. M: Yeah. But it's a pity I can't ride my bike this weekend. W: Oh. Did you have a weekend plan? M: Yeah. I planned to go sightseeing with friends by bike. W: Well, you can use mine if you'd like to. M: Thank you very much. What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: What's the matter? Your bike is in bad shape.

input: Please answer the following: F: Not at all. I'm glad you could come. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Thank you very much for the meal.

input: Please answer the following: M: Ah, not so great. W: What's wrong? M: I've got a big problem with the Shakespeare course which is required for my major. W: Is that all filled up? M: No, there's plenty of room, but I have to take the starter course before I can take Professor Miller's Shakespeare course. It is only offered in the evening. W: You don't like evening classes? M: That's not the point. I work in the cafe every evening. I need the money to pay my tuition. W: You can ask someone that could switch hours with you. Maybe just switch a couple of evenings since the course probably only meets two times a week. M: I wish I could. My boss just did me a favor by putting me on evenings. And he'll hit the ceiling if I ask to change again. W: Wait a minute. I have an idea. Have you checked the course over at the community college? They might offer an introductory course during the day. M: That's a great idea. I'm free this afternoon. I'll go over and check it out. W: Their courses are actually cheaper. M: Thanks for your advice. I'll let you know what happens. W: Sure. Good luck! What was said before this conversation?
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output:
W: Hi, Kevin. How is it going?