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: M: Hello, 75610. ,F: Hello, Dennis, are you still coming to lunch on Saturday? ,M: Well, you know, I'm having a party in the evening. I'm going shopping for it in the morning, so there isn't much time. ,F: Never mind. Well, come to tea on Sunday. ,M: And there's a special TV program I want to watch. I think it's on at about 5:30. ,F: That's alright. Come and watch it here. I'll make one of my chocolate cakes. ,M: Who can resist your cakes? Fine, tea on Sunday then.
(A) F: You will make cake for me? That's wonderful. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: Nice! Come to tea with us on Sunday and bring your cake. (D) F: Great! Come to have tea with us on Sunday.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: M: What's the matter with you, Madam? You look pale and anxious. ,F: Jesus! I lost my suitcase, just now. ,M: Take it easy. Would you please tell me more details? I will try to help you. ,F: Thank you, officer. After getting out of the ladies room, I went to the cafe and I left my suitcase under the table. Then I read some newspapers while I was waiting for the train. When I finished reading, I found my suitcase missing. ,M: What kind of suitcase did you miss? Can you describe it for me? ,F: A small blue leather case with my name tag on the top, and my ID card inside. ,M: I feel sorry to hear that. Will you please fill in the form and leave your name and your address here? We will try our best to find the suitcase for you.
(A) F: Thanks, my suitcase is a big black leather case. The producer is a Chinese company. (B) F: Thanks, I'll write my name and address down. And my suitcase is a small blue leather case. (C) F: Thanks, I'll write my name and address down. And my suitcase is a big black leather case. (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?

SOLUTION:
B