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: Hello Mr.Johnson, you wanted to talk to me? ,M: Uh, yeah, come on in! I'm glad you were able to make it in such a short time. I was worried I wouldn't get a chance to talk with you before the weekend. ,F: Luckily, I checked my email and got your message before leaving campus for the evening. I thought it would be good to drop by and I'm surprised you're here at such a late hour. ,M: Oh, I usually am on Fridays. I like to review the weekly writings. My students turn in before I leave for the seaside on weekends. ,F: To be frank, I'm a little bit nervous. ,M: Don't be nervous. Actually, it's very good news. ,F: Oh, what is it? ,M: I received a letter from the National Youth Fund. It says you have won a scholarship for your further studies.
(A) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (B) F: You mean I got some financial aid from National Youth Fund. How lucky I am! (C) F: The UN has sent me some financial aid. Are you serious? I can't believe it. (D) F: I have been offered a job by a National Youth Fund. So as long as I graduate, I can earn money myself.

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: M: So Sophie, are you going on holiday with your family this summer? ,F: Yeah, we're going to Florida 2 days after the end of the term. We finish this term on June twenty eighth right? ,M: That's right. So who's going? ,F: Mom and dad, obviously, but my sisters, not coming this year. Just my little brother. ,M: Oh well, nothing's perfect. What are you doing there? ,F: We're spending a week in Orlando, you know, visiting all the theme parks. Then we're staying in another place near Orlando called the Everglades. ,M: What's that? ,F: It's a kind of Nature Reserve with crocodiles and birds and other animals were going camping. ,M: It sounds really cool. You are so lucky.
(A) F: I can't wait to visit the theme parks in Orlando, though we only stay there for 3 days. (B) F: Yeah, I feel exciting thinking that the theme parks are waiting for me in Orlando. (C) F: We will skip all the theme parks and go to a Orlando nature reserve. Isn't it cool? (D) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: F: Could you help us carry these boxes, sir? ,M: I would like to help you but I've got a pain in my back.
(A) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) F: You can't help me? That's OK. Please have a good rest. (C) F: You will carry the boxes later? Thank you, madam. (D) F: Why do you refuse to pay for boxes?

SOLUTION:
B