[Q]: W: Very well, sir. Your name and room number, please.  What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: I want to have this shirt washed and this suit dry-cleaned.
input: Please answer the following: W: How about being a life guard?  M: Life guards don't swim that much. They usually just sit.  W: Well then, you could be a swimming coach, or a tour guide.  M: Tour guide is a good idea. I'd walk all day.  What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: I need a summer job that will give me some exercise.
Please answer this: W: No, you may read them in the reading room over there.  What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Excuse me. If I want to read the newspapers, can I take them out?
Problem: W: More than that! I've just received the new issue of the journal, and you know, my article is in it.  M: Oh, great. It must be the article on classroom research, I guess. Congratulations!  What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Tracy, you look happy. Did you win a prize?
Problem: Given the question: M: Yes, he was having his breakfast at the dining room when I saw him.  What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: Did you see Mr. Black this morning?
Problem: W: No, thanks, I'll manage. It's not far any way.  What was said before this conversation?

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M: Shall I come and take you to the railway station?