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: Don't worry about your train sickness. I have brought some tablets with me that prevent train sickness. Here, take this one now. I'm sure you'll be alright on the train. ,F: It's very kind of you. By the way where is the dining car? ,M: The dining car is next to the sleeping car. Shall we eat our meals in the dining car? ,F: The attendant will bring some food here. But since the dining car is next to this carriage, we may just as well eat there. ,M: That's alright. How beautiful the scenery is. Look at the vast stretches of green fields. ,F: But it looks lovely only at this time of the year. It's rather dull and lonely in winter. ,M: That's why I prefer to travel in the summer and autumn. ,F: Me, too. I love summer, though it is hot. ,M: The train's pulling in. Do we have time to get offen stretch our legs? ,F: You may go out if you want. The train will stop for 1/4 of an hour before it continues on its way. Whatever you do, don't miss it.
(A) M: Really? The train will stop for 1/2 of an hour before it continues on its way? Oh, I want to give up the travel. (B) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) M: Don't worry. I just want to get off and relax and I will not miss it. (D) M: Really? The train will not stop for 1/4 of an hour before it continues on its way? Oh, I want to stop the train.

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: M: What's the terrible noise? ,F: The engines. The crew is warming them up. We're about to take gold from Vancouver. ,M: Now, my ears hurt. I suppose that's the atmospheric pressure. How many things can happen to us in an airplane? ,F: Nothing serious. It's going to happen to you just sit back and relax. ,M: A minute later. ,F: Excuse me. Do you want headphones for the movie? ,M: We sure do. By the way, this is a direct flight, isn't it? ,F: No. There is a stopover in Chicago.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: So the flight will have a stopover in Vancouver, right? (C) M: Oh, I didn't know that there will be a stopover in New York. (D) M: So this is a direct flight to Chicago, right?

SOLUTION:
A