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:
M: Please be careful with the collar because it is made of fur. ,F: Sure, Sir. We will dry clean it.
(A) M: I would like some medicine for my stomachache. (B) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) M: This is my first time coming to your laundry. Please take good care of my coat. (D) M: What kinds of shelves do you have in your furniture shop?
answer:
C


question:
M: Hasn't it been hard for you without your sister and brother, mom? ,F: Yes, Sam, of course. We haven't seen each other for a long time. ,M: Mom, I have a surprise for you. I'll go on a business trip to Russia. I want you to come with me. You can meet them finally. ,F: No, Sam. It's very thoughtful of you, but I'm too old and sick to travel so far.
(A) M: Really? You don't think you are old and sick to travel? And you refuse my invitation because you haven't prepared for the trip? (B) M: OK, I see. You refuse my invitation because you are unsuitable for such a trip and you think you are too old and sick to travel so far. (C) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (D) M: Really? You think you are not sick to travel but you refuse my invitation because you prefer to travel with your sister?
answer:
B


question:
M: Hi, Maria, how's it going? ,F: Good. I finished all my courses today, so I can relax. ,M: Great. Maybe you'll have time for some traveling now. ,F: Maybe, but I think I'll stay at home this weekend. ,M: Oh, well, why don't you come to my house? My family is coming over. We're having a barbeque in the back garden. ,F: Thanks. But it's with your families, so you probably don't want other people there. ,M: No, really. Don't worry, because I'm inviting a few people from my class as well. I'd really like you to come. ,F: That would be great. Is it a special family gathering? ,M: Well, my oldest sister has a new baby girl. So it's a bit of a celebration for that.
(A) F: That's wonderful! I'll come to your house and have a barbecue with you this weekend. (B) F: That's nice. But I am going to sightseeing this weekend so I can't go to your house. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: Congrats! But I think I will just stay at home and relax.
answer:

A