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: Is everything ready for the meeting? ,F: Almost. I'm done with the tables and chairs and I've set up microphones as well. The only thing left to do is put the cups on the table.
(A) M: Hurry up and set the cups! (B) M: You have to set up the tables and chairs now. (C) M: You have put the cups in place. Then it's time to mop the floor. (D) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: M: Hi Marina, I'm sorry to keep you waiting. I bought a map in the bookstore. ,F: Oh, we don't need a map at all. I'll be your tour guide. I'm familiar with every corner of the city. Chinatown, Broadway, Central Park, the Natural History Museum. ,M: That's great. Where should we go first, Broadway? I've been dreaming of watching a musical there. ,F: It's the best to go there in the evening. How about going to Central Park first? ,M: OK. What's there to see? ,F: Lots of trees, walking paths, statues and areas for performances, you can relax in a wonderful nature, setting in the middle of a busy city. The Natural History Museum is located on its west side. ,M: Many famous people mentioned to Central Park in their books. It must be a place worth visiting. ,F: It certainly is. ,M: Where shall we go for dinner? A restaurant in Chinatown? ,F: We can go there next time. I have a classmate living in Harlem and he is very interested in Chinese culture and wants to see you. We'll have dinner there, if you don't mind. ,M: No, I don't, it will be nice to meet someone who loves Chinese culture. I want to learn more about Harlem, its food and music.
(A) F: Are we going to have lunch in Harlem now? (B) F: We're having dinner in Harlem tonight, aren't we? (C) F: Are we going to have dinner at this woman's house tonight? (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: M: I was thinking we should go to the local animal shelter, so I can pick out the perfect dog. ,F: Yeah, some dog really needs a good home.
(A) M: Exactly, although those dogs don't need a good home,we can have a lot fun with a dog. (B) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) M: You are wrong, they don't need a good family, we can set those animals free. (D) M: Besides, there must be many dog trainers and we can choose one.

SOLUTION:
B