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: I think I should use the bathroom before we go. It's a long drive to the countryside. ,M: Yes, but there are plenty of rest stops along the highway. ,F: I know. I guess this is why driving is much more convenient than taking a bus or train.
(A) M: There is no rest stop along the way. It would be too tired for you. I'll drive. (B) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (C) M: Which bus should we take? (D) M: We take the train to the countryside. I've booked the tickets.

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: F: What do you plan to do tomorrow? ,M: I have no plan. Maybe just stay at home and read a book. ,F: The weather report said it would be fine tomorrow. What about going on a picnic? ,M: Just you and me? ,F: No, I have invited my friend Sarah and her boyfriend. ,M: Why not? I love going on picnics. ,F: Great. What about picking you up at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning? ,M: OK.
(A) F: Since you'll take the bus, let's meet at the station. (B) F: So you and your girlfriend Sarah will walk there? Fine. (C) F: I will arrive to your home at 11:00 and drive you there. (D) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: M: Why do people like reading Anna's books? ,F: She encourages people to go on when they're in trouble. Her books give me courage when I lose heart.
(A) M: Her adventurous book seems exciting. (B) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) M: Indeed. I gained much courage from Anna's book. I don't know why people don't like it. (D) M: Wow, Anna's book is really encouraging.

SOLUTION:
D