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: 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: Where are you going to plant the tree, by the front door? ,M: No, that would be silly. I'll put it next to the garage. ,F: Wouldn't it be better in the backyard? ,M: Well, you're quite right. Let's go now.
(A) F: Are you going to plant the flower by the front door? (B) F: Cool. Let's plant the tree in the back yard. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: Do you still want to plant it next to the garage? It wouldn't be better in the backyard.

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: F: Excuse me, I'm waiting for the 10:00 o'clock train. Is it leaving on time? ,M: It is running 30 minutes late due to strong winds, which blew a tree onto the line at 3:00 o'clock this morning.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: So despite the strong wind, my train will leave at ten o'clock on time, right? (C) F: So my train will leave at three o'clock on time, right? (D) F: So despite the strong wind, my train will leave at 10:30 on time, right?

SOLUTION:
A