instruction:
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:
F: How about going for a bike ride? ,M: Sure. Where? ,F: Let's call Harry. He can tell us the best place to go.
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: Yes. We should ask Harry if he knows the best place to ride. (C) M: Yes. We should borrow a bike from Harry. (D) M: Yes. We should ask Harry if he knows the best place to hold a party.
answer:
B


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F: Here are your cold dishes, sir. ,M: Thank you. I wonder why it Chinese dinner always starts with cold dishes instead of hot courses. Could you explain that to me? ,F: Certainly, sir. It's a custom in our country to serve cold dishes first as they have been prepared before hand. ,M: Oh, I see. The chefs in your country are just in the habit of preparing cold dishes first. ,F: I'm afraid that's not exactly right, sir. Chinese people usually regard the dinner party as an occasion for a friendly chat. ,M: Yes, I quite agree. But what does that have to do with serving cold dishes first? ,F: Well, people usually talk more and eat less at the beginning of the dinner. Therefore, if hot courses were served they would get cold very quickly. ,M: I see, but the problem is that I'm already full when it comes to the wonderful hot courses. And I often miss the chances to enjoy many Chinese dishes.
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: It's just a habit of Chinese chefs. (C) F: Hot dishes would get cold during the chat. (D) F: Hot dishes would get cold during the chat, so people chat less at the beginning of the dinner.
answer:
C


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M: So what do you want to do? Get another drink here or call it a night? ,F: I'll have another beer. Let me buy this round. ,M: OK. Thanks. So how was your date the other night? ,F: Great. Jim took me to the cinema to see a film. I think he's really nice. And he's got a cool job. He's a television producer. You know, he went to the National Film and Television School and he's been working at Channel 4 for a year now. ,M: Sounds impressive. So you think it might get serious? ,F: Yeah, we have a good connection. I think he's marriage material. We'll see how it goes, but I'm already thinking we could have a long term future ahead of us. ,M: Isn't it a bit early to talk about stuff like that? You've only been out with him twice so far. ,F: No, we've been out 3 times now and I'm seeing him again tomorrow. It's not easy finding someone you're attracted to and have good chemistry with. I don't see what's wrong with thinking about the future. ,M: Well, I'd be careful if I were you. You should get to know him better before talking about marriage.
(A) F: You are right. I should ask Jim what he thinks of the future. (B) F: Yeah. Maybe I should say goodbye to my new boyfriend. He doesn't have a job. (C) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (D) F: You are right. Maybe I should think over about the wedding plans.
answer:

D