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: M: Do you like this house? ,F: Yes, it's beautiful. ,M: It's perfect for us and the kids. ,F: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a big backyard. ,M: And we can afford it!
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: This room is cheap, but it's too small. Let's have a look at others. (C) F: This office is big and beautiful, but we can't afford it. (D) F: I love it. This house is big and beautiful. We can go through the buying process.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: M: Oxford Travel Agency, how may I help you? ,F: Hello, I'd like to ask about the package tour from Newcastle to London. ,M: Sure, what's your question? ,F: Your website says that the trip starts off every Thursday. Can I join the trip on July thirtieth? ,M: Sorry, I'm afraid it's full. How many people are going? ,F: My husband and our two children will go with me. ,M: 4 people then. There is still enough places on August sixth. Will that do? ,F: That's fine. Any discount for children under 12? ,M: Sorry, the price for children is the same, 700 pounds each person. It's already cheaper than other agencies.
(A) F: I'm going alone, so I just need to pay the $700, right? (B) F: 1,400 dollars per person? So it's $2,800 for mom and me. (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: Wow, I will have to pay $3,300 in total for this Oxford trip.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: Susan, I was shocked to hear about your husband's illness. I'm so sorry. ,F: Thanks. I appreciate your sympathy. I hope he'll be alright, but this is his second heart attack in 5 years. He is not very strong physically. ,M: I understand how worried you must feel, but I'm sure things will come out all right. Is there anything I can do for you? I'll be glad to look after the kids while you go to the hospital.
(A) F: It's not easy for you to nurse my husband at night, thank you so much. (B) F: This is his first heart attack in 5 years. Anyway, thank you for taking care of my kids. (C) F: Oh, It's very kind of you to help me do housework. I really appreciate it. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?

SOLUTION:
D