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: Now, I see from your records that you're often off sick. ,F: Yes, I seem to get a lot of colds and things. ,M: I see. Can I ask about your general way of life? Do you smoke? ,F: I don't smoke. ,M: That's good. Do you eat a lot of fruit and vegetables? ,F: Not really, especially no fruit. ,M: Well, since you don't eat fruit, I think you should drink more water because it helps fight colds. ,F: Really? Hmm...I don't like drinking water. But, well, uh, perhaps. ,M: There's no perhaps about it. And some exercise is needed to improve your health. ,F: Oh, I go swimming once a week. ,M: Well, you should go swimming 3 times a week, so that it really helps your health.
(A) F: You mean exercise is not needed, and it's enough to go swimming once a week. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: Ok, I will go swimming twice a week. I hope it helps fight fever. (D) F: I think so. I hardly ever get sick because I go swimming 3 times a week.

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: M: Hello I'm Tom, who are you? ,F: I'm Marry. I'm from Korea. ,M: Really? How nice. How long have you stayed in the US? ,F: Four years. ,M: That's a long time. Have you been back to your country? ,F: No. ,M: You must miss your home. ,F: Sure, but gladly, my family are going to visit me next week. ,M: You must be very excited. ,F: Of course. ,M: How do you like New York? ,F: It's a modern city, full of energy and people here are quite friendly.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: Yes, New Yorkers are friendly, but you Spanish are friendly, too. (C) M: I agree with you. People in New York are busy and unfriendly. (D) M: So as a local American, you think New Yorkers are energetic.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: F: It was nice to meet your mother. ,M: Yeah, I'm sorry we can't stay for dinner. ,F: Me too, but I don't want to miss class. ,M: I know. And I should finish that report anyway.
(A) F: You have to attend the class with me today. Let's go! (B) F: Oh, you need to visit your mother today. Take your time. (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: Sure. You have to finish your report today. Maybe next time.

SOLUTION:
D