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: What kind of music do you like listening to? ,M: I like music that has a fast beat and it's lively, like dance music which is sometimes too loud, though. You prefer classical music, don't you? ,F: Yes, I do. I find it very relaxing. I often listen to Mozart or bach in the evening after a hard day at work. ,M: I must admit that I like several pieces of classical music. ,F: Classical music is supposed to be good for your brain, research suggests that it makes your brain more active, students who listen to classical music while studying perform better. ,M: Really? Perhaps I should listen to classical music often. I heard that listening to classical music is helpful in reducing stress. ,F: Yes, that's why I listen to it in the evenings. I usually play it as background music while I'm cooking or doing other housework. But in the early morning when I get up, I prefer to listen to folk music which is more traditional.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: It' s so nice to listen to folk music which is less traditional in the early morning. (C) M: That sounds great! In early morning, to listen to folk music. What an easy life! (D) M: That' s good to listen to folk music in the evenings. Thanks for your advice, uncle Joe!

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: F: Did you get your new schedule? Let me see. I want to know if we are in some of the same classes. ,M: Sure. Hey, luck, we're both in CAP together. I'm not sure what it is, but let's sit together. ,F: It is called career and personal planning. Every grade 12 student has to take it. ,M: Do you know what it's all about? ,F: It teaches us about the business world. You know how to write a resume and how to find a job. It also helps us discover our strengths, weaknesses and interests.
(A) M: I also think it will be very helpful. (B) M: Oh, it's really boring. You are so lucky that you don't have to take CAPP. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: I think so. The ACCA will be very difficult.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: F: We really love living in the country, don't we, Peter? ,M: Yes. Everyone so friendly, and there such a relaxed atmosphere in the village. ,F: It's all very different from city life. In Manchester, everything was in such a rush. We never had any time to relax and enjoy ourselves, did we? ,M: No, I mean we lived in the suburbs of Manchester for over the years. My job was in the city center. I really hated driving to work every day. Now I get up at 8 o'clock and walk to work. ,F: And I've got a job in the village post office. It doesn't pay that much, but I enjoy meeting people and having a chat.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: It's really a good job because you can meet people in work. (C) M: I know you don't like chatting with others, but you do meet people in work,and I think it's good for you. (D) M: Although you can't chat with others, it's within walking distance.

SOLUTION:
B