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: Have you seen this story in The Herald? It says The Times is closing down in three months' time. ,M: Ben, that's good news. That newspaper is terrible. I won't miss it.
(A) F: Why do you feel disappointed about The Times? It is not going to close down. (B) F: Why do you feel joyful about The Times? It is closing down in two months. (C) F: You must feel joyful as The Times is going to close down in three months. (D) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: F: Hello Ralph, it's mom. ,M: Oh, morning, mom! ,F: Ah, it's 1:45. It's not the morning at all. What are you doing anyway? ,M: Well, I'm going to make breakfast and check my email to see if anyone has responded to my advertisement for a new roommate. ,F: Right? ,M: What do you mean by "right"? ,F: Listen, who's willing to live with you? You cannot even take care of yourself. ,M: What are you talking about? I get up early every morning at 6 o'clock AM? ,F: Add about 6 hours to that. ,M: I always make nutritious meals. ,F: I don't think McDonald's big Macs and fries count.
(A) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (B) M: Well. I usually eat fast food early in the morning. (C) M: Well. I admit I usually eat fast food. (D) M: I actually eat homemade meals early in the morning.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: F: What will you be having this evening? ,M: I think I'll start with some soup, and then I'll have the steak. ,F: And how would you like your steak cooked, sir? ,M: Medium rare, please. Also I'd like the vegetables instead of the salad. ,F: Sure. And what will you be having to drink? ,M: I think I'll have a glass of your red wine with some ice water as well. ,F: Coming right up, sir.
(A) M: Thank you, I'd like my breakfast to takeaway. It's 8 am, I'm going to be late. (B) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) M: It time for lunch! Would you please add some dessert for us? (D) M: Thank you, dad. I'll wait for your dinner by watching the TV program: See U at Seven.

SOLUTION:
B