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: Lucy, I'm terribly sorry to hear your mother was seriously ill. ,F: Don't worry so much, grampa. She is much better now.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) M: Is she still terribly ill? Sad for her. (C) M: After my operation, your mother is better now. Don't worry. (D) M: Good to hear that your mother has turned much better.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: F: It's too difficult for me to keep up with my classmates. ,M: You should play less and study more I'm afraid.
(A) F: Yes. I should have played more and relaxed myself because I have kept up with my classmates. (B) F: Yes. Maybe I have studied too much. I should relax myself because I have kept up with my classmates. (C) F: I guess you are right. I didn't study hard enough. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: Good morning, Madam. Are you being helped? ,F: No, I'm not. ,M: Where? I can certainly help you if you'd like some advice. This skirt and scarves over here are back in style. ,F: Oh, I'm here to look for a winter coat. ,M: How about this one? It's made of very high-quality wool. ,F: It's nice but actually I need something warmer. This would work if I were staying here in Los Angeles. But it's too light for Chicago winter. ,M: Ah, you need a very heavy coat. Then please follow me. This one here is a good value and is one of our warmest coats. It's also quite fashionable and very comfortable. ,F: Would it be possible to get a discount on it? ,M: Maybe we can give you a 5% discount. ,F: OK. I'll take it. ,M: Can interest you in some gloves? They are 10% percent off now.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: No. Although the skirts are 10% percent off now, I do not want to buy. (C) F: No, thanks. I already have gloves, I do not need buy a new pair. (D) F: Thanks for recommending gloves to me, but I do not need them here in London

SOLUTION:
C