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: Excuse me, can I join the library? ,F: Are you a student of our college? ,M: No, I'm not. But I hear that it's open to the public. ,F: That's right. ,M: OK. Does it cost anything to join? ,F: Well, it's free for students of our college while it is 125 pounds per year or 35 pounds per quarter for the public.
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) M: That means if I pay by year, it will save me 15 pounds a year. Sounds good. (C) M: Wow, that will save me 25 pounds if I pay by month! That's a real bargain. (D) M: Sounds good! I just pay 35 pounds for the whole year! I'd like to join this library.

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: F: I'm planning to go to Canada on vacation. ,M: What places are you going to visit? ,F: First, I'll spend a few days in Vancouver. Then I'll take a train through the Rocky Mountains. ,M: Oh, you're riding through the Rocky Mountains. That's really exciting. ,F: Then I'll fly to Toronto and take a bus to Niagara Falls. I will take a boat under that huge waterfall. ,M: Wow, that's wonderful. You're so lucky! ,F: Well, I hope I don't get seasick. I'll finish my trip in Nova Scotia. I'd like to bike around some small fishing villages. ,M: Have a great time and take lots of pictures!
(A) F: Thank you. I really had a wonderful experience yesterday. (B) F: I am reading an introduction to Canada, but I will not go to Canada. (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: Thanks a lot. My travel plan is perfect. I will have a good time.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: M: Hi, you look upset. What's up? ,F: I haven't been sleeping well, recently. ,M: What's the problem? ,F: I tried to go to bed early, but I just couldn't fall asleep in bed with the other girlsâ lights on, and noises now and then. I'm a light sleeper. ,M: I understand, I used to live in a dorm with 3 People. It was great in some aspects. We always went out and had fun together. But on the other hand, when I wanted some quiet time they kept talking and laughing aloud. It was really painful. ,F: Living in a dorm means that you have to learn to be considerate of others. ,M: Yeah, but you can at least talk with them and find a solution. ,F: Ok. Maybe I really should have a talk with them about this matter.
(A) M: Yeah, as you have been sleeping well recently, you can learn to be considerate next. (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: Yeah, you can talk with your roommates to find a solution. That's will be useful. (D) M: Yeah, as you live alone, you can go out and have fun. I think that's will be helpful.

SOLUTION:
C