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: Hi, Maria, what are you up to? ,F: I'm just trying to plan my trip to Southeast Asia. ,M: Where are you planning to go? ,F: Well, I'm going to start by flying to Hong Kong. I have a friend there, who I haven't seen for a long time. Then I'll fly to Vietnam and take a bus down to Ho Chi Minh City. ,M: And then where will you go? ,F: Well, from there, I'll take the boat up River to Seam Reap, and see the famous temples. From there, I'll fly to Bangkok and try to get to the Chatuchak Market. I hear it's really great for shopping.
(A) M: Wow, I always think that taking boat up river to Seam Ream is quite romantic. (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: So, you'll go to the airport after you visit the famous ample, then fly to Seam Reap. (D) M: Why you chose boat to Hong Kong? There are many other ways to go there.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: M: Sarah I've heard that you want to move into a home stay family. Is it true? ,F: Yes, I've been staying with my aunt and now my cousin is arriving from Singapore and my aunt needs to serve a room for him.
(A) M: You are so considerate. I hope you enjoy staying in a homestay family. (B) M: You are so kind to serve a room for your aunt. She doesn't need to move into a homestay family. (C) M: I'm so glad that you don't need to move into a homestay family. Hope you enjoy your life with your cousin. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: M: Hi Marina, I'm sorry to keep you waiting. I bought a map in the bookstore. ,F: Oh, we don't need a map at all. I'll be your tour guide. I'm familiar with every corner of the city. Chinatown, Broadway, Central Park, the Natural History Museum. ,M: That's great. Where should we go first, Broadway? I've been dreaming of watching a musical there. ,F: It's the best to go there in the evening. How about going to Central Park first? ,M: OK. What's there to see? ,F: Lots of trees, walking paths, statues and areas for performances, you can relax in a wonderful nature, setting in the middle of a busy city. The Natural History Museum is located on its west side. ,M: Many famous people mentioned to Central Park in their books. It must be a place worth visiting. ,F: It certainly is. ,M: Where shall we go for dinner? A restaurant in Chinatown? ,F: We can go there next time. I have a classmate living in Harlem and he is very interested in Chinese culture and wants to see you. We'll have dinner there, if you don't mind. ,M: No, I don't, it will be nice to meet someone who loves Chinese culture. I want to learn more about Harlem, its food and music.
(A) F: Are we going to have lunch in Harlem now? (B) F: We're having dinner in Harlem tonight, aren't we? (C) F: Are we going to have dinner at this woman's house tonight? (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?

SOLUTION:
B