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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.
question:
F: The children have been playing in the mountains for a long time. Why haven't they come back? I am really worried about them. ,M: Look at the sky. Black clouds are gathering and strong winds are blowing. It seems a heavy rain will fall soon. ,F: They haven't brought anything to protect themselves. They will be caught in the rain I think. ,M: Don't be worried too much about them. Anyhow, they're old enough now. They ought to be able to take care of themselves. ,F: I'm afraid they will catch a cold if they are caught in the rain. You see it's a little cold now.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: Don't worry, they will not be caught in the heavy rain. It is sunny outside. (C) M: You can ask them if they pass the exams directly, they are in their bedrooms. (D) M: Don't worry about the children, they won't be caught in the heavy rain.
answer:
D


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M: Let's meet at 20 to 5. ,F: Well, could we make it 20 past 5? ,M: That's a bit late for me. I could manage 10 past. ,F: OK, see you then.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: That would be great. Make it 5:10. (C) M: Since you want 10 past 5, let's meet then. (D) M: Sure, 5:40 is ok.
answer:
B


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M: Miss, what time is flight 645 for Chicago? ,F: It leaves at 9:50, but you must check in 1 hour prior to departure.
(A) M: OK, I will go to the airport and check in before 8:50. (B) M: I will arrive at railway station at 8:50. (C) M: Thank you, I can check in at 9:50. (D) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
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A