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, Helen, I saw you yesterday with a lovely little girl at the market. Your daughter? ,F: No, she's my sister's daughter, she's just visiting and will be staying with us for a couple of days.
(A) M: Oh, that's your niece then, she's really cute. (B) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) M: Your niece is so cute, I didn't know your brother had a daughter. (D) M: Your daughter looks a lot like you.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: M: Mom, I want a puppy. ,F: Let me think about it. ,M: Why do you have to think about it? ,F: Because puppies cost money. ,M: No, they don't. Puppies are free. ,F: Yes, but puppies need their shots. ,M: Shots for what? ,F: So they won't get sick, just like why you get your shots. ,M: I hate shots. ,F: And puppies have to eat. Food costs money. ,M: No problem. I'll give him some food off my plate. ,F: Oh, no, you won't. Puppies don't eat vegetables.
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) M: I can take good care of the puppy. It won't get sick and don't need to buy shots. (C) M: Yes, I promise I can build a house for the puppy. They won't cost any. (D) M: That's great! Puppies eat vegetables, so I can give the puppy some of my food.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: F: I heard you were having problems meeting your school fees and may not be able to study next term. ,M: I was having some difficulties, but I've received the scholarship and things are finally looking up.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: I am glad to hear that you will continue your studies. (C) F: You mean you'll try to get a scholarship? But you didn't get the scholarship, did you? (D) F: Although you have not received the scholarship, I am glad that you will continue your studies.

SOLUTION:
B