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 do you think about this idea? Going for a picnic. ,M: Well, I'm not sure, I think it's a bit boring. I think barbecue on the beach would be more fun. ,F: Yes, I agree, but it's quite a lot of work. Someone has to stand here and cook all night. I think we should go to a restaurant instead. ,M: That's true, but it's quite expensive to go to a restaurant. ,F: Well, what about having a party at someone's house? We could order a pizza or just some hamburgers. ,M: I suppose so, I think a fancy dress party is a good idea. We could have a competition and decide who is wearing the best clothes.
(A) F: I agree with you. Having a picnic is the best idea. (B) F: Yeah. We should have a barbecue on the beach. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: Yeah. We will have a fancy dress party and a barbecue.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: Hasn't it been hard for you without your sister and brother, mom? ,F: Yes, Sam, of course. We haven't seen each other for a long time. ,M: Mom, I have a surprise for you. I'll go on a business trip to Russia. I want you to come with me. You can meet them finally. ,F: No, Sam. It's very thoughtful of you, but I'm too old and sick to travel so far.
(A) M: Really? You don't think you are old and sick to travel? And you refuse my invitation because you haven't prepared for the trip? (B) M: OK, I see. You refuse my invitation because you are unsuitable for such a trip and you think you are too old and sick to travel so far. (C) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (D) M: Really? You think you are not sick to travel but you refuse my invitation because you prefer to travel with your sister?

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: F: These trousers turned out to be too small for my daughter, so I've brought them back for larger ones. ,M: Certainly, madam. We will take them back if you have your receipt with you.
(A) F: My son said the trousers were too tight for him, so I have to change for bigger ones. (B) F: Here is the receipt. I'll wait here when you change larger trousers. Thanks. (C) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (D) F: You are the best tailor nearby. Please make these trousers larger.

SOLUTION:
B