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: School is finally out. Do you have any plans this summer, Kate? ,F: Yes. In August, I'm going on a two week vacation to the Bahamas. ,M: Awesome! How much is that going to cost you? ,F: Don't ask. I have to work every single day this month, just to be able to pay for the vacation. ,M: I know what you mean. I've been saving up to buy a truck. I want to have one for the start of my last year of college. ,F: That would be nice. ,M: Well, it's too bad you won't be around in August. There's a famous English soccer team coming to town. ,F: I heard. At least I'll be able to see the Backstreet Boys in July. It's my favorite band. They're playing at the Victoria Theater.
(A) M: Cool! The Backstreet Boys is a very famous comedy show. (B) M: Cool! The Backstreet Boys is a very famous sports match. I've watched it before. (C) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) M: Great! Hope you can enjoy the concert.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: M: We can go to see the movie, saving the planet at the rock. What time does it start? ,F: 8:00 o'clock. ,M: So we can be back about 10:30, right? ,F: No, it doesn't end until 11. ,M: I can't sit in the cinema so long.
(A) F: Really? You can sit in the cinema so long? Oh, the film Saving the Planet last just lasts two hours. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: Really? You can't sit in the cinema so long? Oh, the film Saving the Planet last just lasts three hours. (D) F: Well, actually we can be back about 10:30 and the film Saving the Planet last just lasts three hours.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: Is there a city where it's always warm? ,F: Yes, there are many cities where it's almost always warm. San Diego for example. ,M: Are there any other cities where it's always hot? ,F: Yes, there are quite a few. Most of the cities in the southern part of the United States are hot all year. ,M: But why did so many people live there? ,F: Most people have gotten used to the climate, but there are others who complain about it all the time. ,M: Are there any cities where it rains a lot? ,F: Yes, there are several. 2 good examples are Seattle in the state of Washington and Portland in Oregon.
(A) M: You are right. The weather is very hot in Portland and it never rains. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: I am surprised to hear that it rains a lot in Portland. The air must be fresh. (D) M: I know it is very cold in Portland. Most cities in the southern part are cold.

SOLUTION:
C