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: We've just moved into a new house. ,F: Really? Congratulations. ,M: Thank you. I think we want to buy a new television set. ,F: What kind of television do you want to buy? ,M: A color TV set, of course. But I'm not sure about the size. Maybe we should buy a big one. If we buy a small one, we might have to exchange it in a few years for a bigger one. That would be a waste of money. What's your opinion? ,F: In my opinion, I don't think it's necessary to buy a very big one.
(A) M: Why do you think we should get a small TV set but now a big one? (B) M: Yeah. We should buy a small TV set and change it in the future. (C) M: I agree with you. We should buy a big TV set instead of a small one. (D) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: F: Have you completed the arrangements for the trip yet, Brian? ,M: I've made the reservations, but there are still some details to make sure. Your plane leaves at 8:30, so I'll pick you up at your house at 6:00. ,F: 6:00? I'll have to get up in the middle of the night! ,M: I'm sorry. You have to check in by 7:00 and I think there will probably be a long queue. ,F: Oh, very well. What about my meetings? ,M: First, the Managing Director is coming to the airport to meet you.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: Good. I'm glad that the Managing Director is coming to the train station to meet me. (C) F: Good. I can't wait to see my doctor at the train station. (D) F: Good. I can't wait to see the secretary at the train station.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: M: Hi Jessie. Do you have any plans for next weekend? ,F: Not at all, David. ,M: Do you want to join me to go mountain climbing next weekend? ,F: Mountain climbing? Me? ,M: Yes, you. ,F: Why me? ,M: You need some exercise. Mountain climbing is one of the best ways to build your strength and balance. ,F: Wait a minute, are you talking about hiking or mountain climbing? ,M: Mountain climbing, the tougher one. ,F: I never did that before. Do I need any training before I go? ,M: Yes. You better take some instructional courses at the climbing gym.
(A) F: Well, mountain climbing helps build muscles, but it's just hiking next weekend. (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: There's no need. I alway go mountain climbing to build my strength and balance. (D) F: Sure, dad. I will join you next weekend so as to improve confidence and balance.

SOLUTION:
B