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: Let's discuss your education background. You were an English major, weren't you? ,F: Yes, that's right. But I liked French best. ,M: Fine, and could you tell me what kind of work experience you've had? ,F: My last position was with Lumison Marten. That was from two thousand and five to two thousand and nine. That's a law firm in Sacramento. Before that I worked for a bishop in Baldwin. That was from two thousand and three to two thousand and five. ,M: Could you tell me what kind of salary you are expecting? ,F: Well, in my last job, I was making $1,500 a month. I understand that this position has a starting salary of around $1,600 a month. ,M: That's right. ,F: That would be fine with me. What I care about most is if the company provides opportunities for further education.
(A) M: So you don't care about the salary at all because in your last job you earned $150 a month. (B) M: You mean the further education is your greatest concern. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: So your greatest concern is paid leaves because you don't like French at all.

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: M: We've just moved into a new house. ,F: Really? Congratulations. ,M: Thank you. I think we want to buy a new television set. ,F: What kind of television do you want to buy? ,M: A color TV set, of course. But I'm not sure about the size. Maybe we should buy a big one. If we buy a small one, we might have to exchange it in a few years for a bigger one. That would be a waste of money. What's your opinion? ,F: In my opinion, I don't think it's necessary to buy a very big one.
(A) M: Why do you think we should get a small TV set but now a big one? (B) M: Yeah. We should buy a small TV set and change it in the future. (C) M: I agree with you. We should buy a big TV set instead of a small one. (D) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: F: Good morning. This is Susan Baker at Sunshine Computer Company. Is Michael Smith there? ,M: Sorry, he is out for lunch. May I take a message?
(A) F: No. I didn't know he went to the computer company. (B) F: No, thank you. I didn't know he had lunch in his own office. (C) F: No, thanks. I'll call him when he gets back from the restaurant. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?

SOLUTION:
C