[Q]: M: Alice, do you like a red bike?  What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Oh, Dad, what will you give me for my birthday?


[Q]: M: No, I don't. In fact, I was about to ask you if you could arrange some place for me to stay.  W: Yes, that's no problem though I am not in charge of it. I'll ask someone to arrange it for you. What kind of place were you considering?  M: Well, I don't care if I share with other people, but I'm not good at housework. Maybe a home stay would be OK, but I don't like young children, because they're noisy and it's difficult to study. Hopefully, I can live with a lady who has retired.  W: OK, that's no problem. But I must warn you that living with a family in London is very expensive. Much more expensive than other small cities.  M: That's not a big problem. I have some money saved. Besides, I can always get a part-time job. I'm working in a supermarket as a cashier now. So I don't think I will have trouble with money.  W: Sounds good. I'll call you if I get some information about that.  M: OK, that's great. Thank you very much.  W: You are welcome.  What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Do you have somewhere to stay in London, Peter?


[Q]: M: Not too good.  W: Well, the term exam is always more difficult. Work harder, and you'll certainly do better next time.  M: I've worked hard enough, I think, but unluckily, I have never done well in the exam.  W: Well, it's no use worrying about the exam now. Let's talk about the football game tonight. It's much more interesting.  M: Is there a football game on TV tonight?  W: Yes it's between the Chinese team and the Japanese team.  M: ... Er I'd rather watch some other programmes.  W: Why? You're so interested in football.  M: The Chinese team has always played badly in the important match, just as I have done in the important exam.  What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: W: Hello, John. How was your French exam yesterday?


[Q]: W: Yes, but not by the man you suggested.  M: Why not? The repairmen are very good and the charges are so reasonable.  W: That may be, but I couldn't find the place.  M: But you couldn't miss it. I told you it is at the first right after the railroad bridge.  W: I took that. I went to the end of the road. There is no such place.  M: Wait a minute. Perhaps it is the second right. Yes, I think it is.  W: I should have known, whenever someone says "You can't miss it", you can be sure that you won't find it.  What was said before this conversation?
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[A]:
M: Do you want your television repaired?