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: Did the children enjoy the holiday camp or were they all homesick? ,M: Well, I must admit some of the younger kids were a little bit unhappy, because they've never been away on their own before and didn't know some of the other kids. But soon they recovered. By the last day, they didn't want to go home because they were having such a great time.
(A) F: It is too bad that kids didn't get used to the new environment and didn't have a good time in the end. (B) F: Well, it is common that children felt unfamiliar with the new environment at first. (C) F: It is a pity that they are unhappy to attend the trip the whole time. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: F: I think this house will meet all of your needs, Mr. Jones. ,M: Well, I don't particularly like the neighborhood. ,F: I understand your concern, Mr. Jones, but let's take a look inside. ,M: OK, but I'm really concerned about the neighborhood. ,F: That's OK, Mr. Jones. We're not married to this home. ,M: I guess we can look inside since we're here. ,F: Great. Let's go inside. It's a beautiful home. This is the living area, it's quite spacious. ,M: Uh-huh, I see. ,F: And this is the master bedroom. ,M: It's a beautiful home, but I'm afraid it just doesn't feel right. ,F: What's wrong, Mr. Jones? ,M: It's the lighting, and it just doesn't feel right, sorry. ,F: All right, Mr. Jones. This may not be the right house for you. ,M: That's what I've been trying to tell you. ,F: That's OK, I've got more homes to show you. ,M: That's good to hear.
(A) F: Honey, maybe this house is our right house. (B) F: Great! You can sign the contract and live in this house right now. (C) F: Well, as a teacher, it's my job to solve your problems. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: M: Lily, how long have you been here? ,F: I came to China in June, so it has been 7 months. ,M: Wow, that's a long time. But you haven't spent Spring Festival in China yet, right? ,F: That's right, but I am going to stay in China this year to see how Chinese people spend their most important festival. In fact, I'm doing a business research about Spring Festival for my company. ,M: Really? Maybe you can come to spend it with my family. ,F: Can I? ,M: My parents would be happy to have you. You will love it. Though we live downtown, we always spend Spring Festival in our hometown. ,F: You mean in the countryside? ,M: Yes, I believe you will learn a lot about Chinese culture this winter holiday. We will have a big family meal and eat things like fish and dumplings, and we give children lucky money in red envelopes. ,F: That sounds interesting. I can't wait!
(A) M: Why do you think the Spring Festival is boring? (B) M: Yes, Spring Festival is as interesting as you can imagine. (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: Why do you find it interesting to live in the countryside?

SOLUTION:
B