[Q]: M: Er, I'm not quite sure. I just know some. W: For example? M: Mmm..., Mother's Day, National Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Valentine's Day. W: Not bad. When does its National Day come? And the Valentine's Day? M: The National Day comes on July 4th and the latter on February 14th. W: Talking of the National Day, who is the Father of the state? Benjamin Franklin or George Washington? M: George Washington, of course. W: Besides Washington, who else is regarded as a great president? M: Abraham Lincoln, I'm one hundred per cent sure. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: How many holidays do you have in the U.S.?

[Q]: M: I said I'd better go back to the hotel. I'm meeting someone this evening. W: OK. How are you going back? By bus or taxi? M: I think I'll take a taxi. Do you know where I can get one? W: Oh, just wait by the roadside. I'll wait with you. M: OK. Thanks. Are the taxis in London all yellow? W: Well, some of them are. Is this your first time in London? M: Yes, it is. Do you give extra money to taxi drivers here? W: You mean a tip? Oh, yes. They usually expect about ten percent. M: That's the same in my country. W: Oh, look. Here's one. Taxi! M: Thanks. See you tomorrow. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Excuse me. What did you say you would like to do, Mr. Green?

[Q]: M: Sorry, this is the only one left. But don't worry. Children grow fast. W: Yes, that's true. I'll take it. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Oh, what a pretty dress! My daughter would love it. But it seems a bit too large. Do you have a smaller size?

[Q]: M: Well, When... W: I'm going to take some night courses and maybe, within a couple of years. I'll have a ...uh... Associate Degree in Business. M: Well, when are you going to get started? W: I'm going to start this fall. M: Now are you sure you can get enough money? W: I've talked to my parents and it's uh...It's green light from them. M: Well, that's great. I hope you follow through with it. I've heard about this kind of thing before...you've been talking about it for years. W: Well, it took me a while to put it together, but I've finally made up my mind where I'm going to go and this fall, it's "go" time. M: Well, I just hope you follow through with it this time. W: I will. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]:
W: I've really given it some thought, and I'm going to go back to school. I'm going to...