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: Hello, my name is Peter Jones. I'm your new neighbor. I just moved in next door. ,F: Oh, nice to meet you. My name is Miss James. I hope you enjoy living here. ,M: I hope so, too. You know when we were considering whether to buy the house, Mr. Johnson, the housing agent told us that jogging was very popular here. I am a big fan of jogging. I used to go jogging every day in my old neighborhood. ,F: Aah, yes. Many people here love to jog. I go jogging twice a week. ,M: Can you tell me a good place to go jogging near here? ,F: Sure, the long coast path along the beach is a perfect place for jogging. ,M: Coast path. Sounds nice. Is it far from here? Can I walk there? ,F: Yes, it's only a 5 minute ride from here. ,M: Oh, I see. Anything in particular I should know about jogging there? ,F: Emm, yeah, just be sure to wear sunglasses there. The sunlight there is very bright and it can be hurt on your eyes. ,M: Thanks for the advice. So are there any other activities to do there on the beach? ,F: Oh, yes, beach volleyball is also very popular. A lot of people play there on the beach.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: Haha, since you have lots of sunglasses and go jogging every day, we can go to the beach together. (C) M: Yeah, my new neighbor Mr. Johnson likes jogging very much. (D) M: Although beach volleyball is another popular activity there, but it's a 25 minute ride from here.

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.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) M: I guess your hometown is in England, am i right? (C) M: No wonder you are so unfamiliar with America? (D) M: You really embody the typical American character.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: M: Sorry, I'm late. I caught the wrong bus and went in the wrong direction. ,F: Next time pay more attention to where the buses heading.
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) M: Was there an accident? Did you catch the wrong bus and went in the same direction. (C) M: It's okay. I know the traffic was heavy. You are not late. (D) M: Why did you take the wrong bus? Next time don't focus on the buses heading.

SOLUTION:
A