Problem: M: Australia, from Sydney. I was at university, you know, I just finished and, er...I thought I'd go off around the world for a bit.  W: What a long way to come! You have a long holiday, I suppose.  M: Well, I finished my studies, you know, and found a job in a shipping firm. But I have three months,holiday before I start work. So I thought I just take some time to go around the world. If I need money, I just work where I am, you know, mainly teach English to young children. I used to work in a school,and I like children. But at the moment, I'm just having a holiday, wonderful here. I first arrived in Europe a couple of weeks ago. I went to France and, er, I came around... er...through Britain and I went right across to Japan, and then Korea. Now, here I am, in China.  W: Wonderful! You must tell us all about your travels, because we're all very interested. I'll be working in a foreign trading firm soon. That'll help me learn something about other countries.  M: Well. There's not much to tell, really. But I can show you photos and postcards.  W: But...um...listen. Maybe, if you'd like, you can come to my home and have supper with us and, er...  M: Oh. That's would be lovely.  W: Well, you can tell us all about your stories and we can make you a very nice meal. How about that?  M: That would be wonderful. A wonderful Chinese meal! A real Chinese meal! How lovely that would be! Wonderful!  W: Good!  What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Where are you from?
Problem: Given the question: M: But I like my job.  W: Look, digging gardens is not a job for a university graduate.  M: But the money's not bad and there's plenty of fresh air.  W: If I were you, I'd take some kind of direction, like teaching law.  M: Teaching? Anything but that. It's so boring.  W: Come on, you really must think of the future.  M: I'll tell you what. I'd like to be a doctor.  W: Well, you should think very seriously about that. It means a lot of study, and then working all sorts of hours.  M: Yes, maybe. But the idea sounds interesting.  W: Well, then, you ought to get more information about it as soon as possible.  What was said before this conversation?
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W: Why don't you get another job for a change?
input question: M: Yes. I'm looking for information on courses in computer programming. I would need it for the fall semester.  W: Do you want a day or evening course?  M: Well, it would have to be an evening course since I work during the day.  W: Aha. Have you taken any courses in data processing?  M: No.  W: Oh! Well, data processing is a course you have to take before you can take computer programming.  M: Oh, I see. Well, when is it given? I hope it is not on Thursdays.  W: Well, there's a class that meets on Monday evenings at 7.  M: Just once a week?  W: Yes. But that's almost 3 hours from 7 to 9:45.  M: Oh! Well, that's alright. I could manage that. How many weeks does the course last?  W: Mm, let me see. 12 weeks. You start the first week in September, and finish, oh, just before Christmas. December 21st.  M: And how much is the course?  W: That's 300 dollars including the necessary computer time.  M: Ah-hum. Okay. Eh, where do I go to register?  W: Registration is on the second and third of September between 6 and 9 in Frost Hall.  M: Is that the round building behind the parking lot?  W: Yes, that's the one.  M: Oh, I know how to get there. Is there anything that I should bring with me?  W: No, just your checkbook.  M: Well, thank you very much.  W: You're very welcome. Bye!  M: Bye!  What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Hello, Parkson College. May I help you?
W: Yes, sure.  M: Could you tell me when you became interested in gardening?  W: Well, I was always interested in wild flowers and then in 1980 I read Margery Fish's book Cottage Garden Flowers, which is full of practical advice and personal opinions. But I was reading about plants that I didn't know, so I started to read as much as I could and get different writers' advice. I also used to visit Kew Gardens a lot. That was when we lived in Harrow, West London. I learned a lot from my visit. By the way, Dorset is one of England's three most beautiful towns, the other two being Wiltshire and Somerset. You must know what. I'm often invited to give talks to biology students in college.  M: Yes, certainly. That's why I came here. Now what was your first garden like?  W: It was a very tiny piece of land, which came with my house in Harrow, West London.  M: Do you grow many plants yourself?  W: I don't grow many plants from seeds. But I have several friends and we often give each other plants. My garden is a place which often reminds me of so many people through the plants they've given me.  What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Mrs. Whinfield, thank you very much for allowing me to visit your wonderful garden. It really helps me a lot to write an article on Dorset gardens for our paper. Now I wonder if I could ask you a few questions.
Q: W: Yeah, Sarah enjoys pouring, mixing, and serving her creations to family members.  M: Good! According to an article I've just read, that encourages healthy eating in kids.  What was said before this conversation?
A: M: Do you often ask your kid to help in the kitchen?
[Q]: M: Yes. It's 1:15, but my watch is a little bit fast.  What was said before this conversation?
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W: Excuse me. Do you have the time?