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: Excuse me, are you going to buy that textbook? ,M: Well, yeah, I need it for a class. But it's awfully expensive. ,F: Oh, we must be in the same class! Civil engineering? ,M: Yes, that's the one! ,F: Were you there last Friday for the first class? ,M: Yes. I only moved here last Monday, and I registered for the class last Tuesday. By the way, I thought Professor Qian really seemed to know his subject.
(A) F: Great. Since you moved here last month, you must have your first class last Monday. (B) F: Yes. It is great that you registered for class last Monday and had your first class last Tuesday. (C) F: His courses are great. You must learnt a lot of Civil Engineering in your first class last Friday. (D) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: It's too hot. I'm not sure I can walk anymore. ,F: Oh, come on, you're not so old. I want to go to Monkey Island. ,M: Great. Let's go. I love monkeys. That's why I started dating with you. ,F: You're very funny today. As for me, I've always loved elephants and bears. I like their smell. Maybe that's why I chose you. ,M: Hahaha, I wish we could get some iced coffee somewhere. ,F: Yes, then I could buy you a coffee. ,M: Thanks. Hey, look at that polar bear. ,F: Oh, terrible. I can't believe they have him out in the sun like this. Isn't it too hot?
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: I agree with you. The polar bear is in a pool. (C) M: I agree with you. The polar bear should be out in the sun. (D) M: I agree with you. The polar bear should not be out in the sun.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: M: Hello, Anna. Are you free this Friday evening? ,F: Yes, why? ,M: There is a get-together at my home. Would you like to join us? ,F: Who else will be there? ,M: Oh, there all our friends. Peter, Paul, Daniela and some other classmates.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: Great! I can't wait to see our classmates at the cafe next Friday evening. (C) F: Oh, ok, I'm free at Saturday evening. I'd like to join the workmate party. (D) F: You mean the Daniela in our team will be there too?  If so, I'd like to.

SOLUTION:
A