Question: W: Not much. What did you do?  M: I had planned to go skiing or do some shopping, but wound up studying.  What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Did you do anything last weekend?
[Q]: W: The one Prof. Lee uses inhis course.  M: Oh, I see. You'd better have it if you want to pass that course.  W: But it costs $30. I simply can't afford it.  M: Did you check the used booksection here? Maybe they have it.  W: No, they don't. I asked.  M: Why don't you get it fromthe library?  W: I've been trying for months, and it's always out. There are over 50 students in the course, and every single one wants the book.  M: Listen, you know my roommate Henry, don't you? He took the same course last year, and I remember he owns a copy. Ican borrow it from him for you.  W: Oh, that'll be great! Thankyou, Jim!  What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: What's that book you just picked up, Mary?
input: Please answer the following: M: Sorry, it's late. Probably not until the day after tomorrow.  What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: Has the latest magazine arrived yet? Today's already Tuesday.
Please answer this: W: Oh, really? I thought that anything about th election would be tedious.  What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Hello. This is the most fascinating article I've ever come across. I think you should spare some time to read it.
Problem: W: I really haven't had time to think about my vacation. I've been concentrating on getting ready for my exams, especially philosophy. But I'll probably go to the beach.  M: Why the beach?  W: Well, it would be nice to get away from this cold weather and just lie in the sun and relax after working so hard.  M: It's true that skiing does require work. And you have to get up early and wait in long lines for the chair lifts. Thanks. I think you help me make up my mind.  W: Sure. Now maybe you can use your mind to think about something else, like your studies.  M: Yeah, just as you said, I should focus more on study now, because the exams of various courses are approaching. If I cannot pass those exams smoothly, I will not have a good time in vacation.  W: Absolutely! So now we should put the vacation aside temporarily and make good preparation for the exams. Do you want to go to the library with me now?  M: Sure! Let's go!  What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Have you made any plans to go away during semester break? I've been thinking of skiing.
input: Please answer the following: M: No, thank you. I already know what I want to order.  What was said before this conversation?
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output:
W: Would you like to see a menu?