[Q]: M: How could you sleep through it? It's one of the best that I've heard on this topic.  What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: professor White's presentation seemed to go on forever. I was barely able tostay awake.
input: Please answer the following: M: Well, he said he paid 800 dollars for it. I think he got a real bargain.  What was said before this conversation?
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output: W: John told me he had got a second-hand car, do you know how much he paid for it?
Please answer this: W: It's a good place except it is a bit far from the place where we work. Anyway, I'll talk with my husband tonight and give you a call tomorrow.  What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: It's nice and quiet here, away from the dust and noise of city. And our apartments are new and well-furnished.
Problem: M: I'm looking for a jacket for my son.  W: Come with me, please. Here are the jackets for boys.  M: The black one looks nice. How much is it?  W: Twenty-five dollars.  M: Oh, I am afraid it's too expensive.  W: What about the blue one over there? It looks nice, too. And it's a little cheaper.  M: But it's a bit too small. Have you got a bigger size?  W: Sorry, we haven't. But we'll get some soon. Will you come back next week?  M: All right. I'll come back then. Thanks.  What was said before this conversation?

A: W: What can I do for you, sir?
Problem: Given the question: W: Well, doctor. It's my eyes. I can't see clearly.  What was said before this conversation?
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M: What's the trouble, Mary?
Problem: M: Hotel management.  W: What do you want to do when you graduate?  M: I'd like to work for a hotel or a travel agency in this area. How about you?  W: At first I wanted to major in French or history, but I realized I might have a hard time finding a job, so I major in computer science. With the right skills, getting a job shouldn't be so difficult.  M: Do you have a part-time job to support yourself through school?  W: Fortunately for me, I received a four-year academic scholarship.  M: Wow. That's great.  W: Are you working your way through school?  M: Yeah. I work as a cook in a restaurant near campus three times a week.  What was said before this conversation?

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W: What's your major?