TASK DEFINITION: In this task you are given a small conversation between two persons and 4 options on how the conversation should continue. Your job is to choose the most reasonable option. The conversation and the options are separated by a newline character. Each dialogue in the conversation are separated by a comma. F and M indicate female and male, respectively.
PROBLEM: F: Welcome to our program. Today we have invited Fred Watson, an expert on the environment to talk to us.
(A) M: Nice to meet you guys. Let' s talk about environmental problems today. (B) M: Hello, everyone! My name is Bob, today, let' s talk about modern technology. (C) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) M: Thanks, I' glad to be your studio. Today, our topic is about industrial development.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: F: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? ,M: My name is David and I live in Shanghai. I was born in 1980. My major was electrical engineering. ,F: What kind of personality do you think you have? ,M: Well, I approach things very enthusiastically and I don't like to leave things half done. I'm very organized and most capable. ,F: What would you say are your weaknesses and strengths? ,M: Well, I'm afraid I'm a poor speaker. However, I'm fully aware of this, so I've been studying how to speak in public. I suppose my strengths are that I am persistent and quick to learn. ,F: Do you have any licenses or certificates? ,M: I have a drivers license and I am a CPA. ,F: How do you get along with other people? ,M: I'm very cooperative and have good teamwork skills.
(A) F: I'm sorry to hear that you don't have the teamwork skills, although I would like to know if you can get along with others. (B) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (C) F: Although you say you have no teamwork skills, the last thing I want to know is how you deal with difficulties. (D) F: You say you do not have a CPA certificate, then at last I want to know what certificate you have earned?

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: F: Well, Mister Smith, here you are again. I notice that this is your fourth visit this month. You are taking the medicine I offered you last time, aren't you? ,M: Yes, I take it every morning but I need something else. First of all I have a headache, my head has been aching for almost a week and I'm losing weight and my food taste funny, as soon as I start to eat I lose my appetite.
(A) F: Maybe you can drink some water before eating to improve your appetite. (B) F: This is your third visit this month. It seems that your back is still aching. (C) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (D) F: You are lack of sleep, but it's not serious because you don't have a headahce.

SOLUTION:
A