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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.
question:
M: Can I talk to you for a minute, Professor Smith? ,F: Sure, David. What can I do for you? ,M: I didn't get to copy down all the terms you mentioned in today's lecture and I know they were important.
(A) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) F: Thank you for trusting me and ask me for help with today's lecture. What kind of problem do you have? (C) F: Robin, I am sorry to know that you have missed all the classes last week, but it will not influence your final grade. (D) F: It is good that you want to learn how to take notes. Since there is no lecture today, let's review last week's class.
answer:
B


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F: What kind of dress are you looking for? ,M: Since it's getting warmer this time of the year, I want something lightweight. What do you think would be the best?
(A) F: I think you should buy a lightweight bag. (B) F: Yes, you should wear something lightweight since it's getting warmer this time of the year. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: Oh, the weather is really warm.
answer:
B


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F: Come on, Dad. The shops will be closed if we don't hurry. ,M: Don't worry and the shops are open until midnight on Christmas Eve. ,F: Yes, but it will take us a long time to find a car park and it will be midnight before we choose a present for mother. Plus, we don't know what to buy for her. Maybe a hat. ,M: No, she is already had so many hats. ,F: Well, maybe a box of chocolates. ,M: But she never eats them. Anything else is OK. You know, she will be satisfied with what you buy for her.
(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: I will follow your advice to buy her a hat for she hasn't bought new ones in recent years. (C) F: Sorry, sir. I appreciate your kindness. But in fact, I am not a fan of chocolates. (D) F: I am kidding Dad. I know that Mom doesn't like chocolates at all. I will buy her another gifts.
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D