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: Hello, Clark Cycle here. How can I help you? ,F: Oh, hello. I saw your ad in the local paper and I'm wondering what kinds of bikes you have, and what your prices are like? ,M: Well, we hire out 3 main types of machine, electric touring and mountain bikes. Are you likely to be riding off-road, do you think? ,F: No, I'll probably be sticking to roads. So, we're touring bike would be best. ,M: Right, well the rate will be 50 pounds for a week or 14 pounds per day. ,F: So it's a lot cheaper to rent by the week. Is there anything else I'd have to pay? ,M: Well, for another 5 pounds, we can supply lightweight bags. There is no charge for things like a pump or for a lock. It's a good strong one, just make sure you don't lose the key.
(A) F: Yeah, it's not a good strong one and cannot make sure I don't lose the key. And you mean the lock needs extra charge, right? (B) F: Really? For another 4 pounds, you can supply lightweight bags for me? So, the bag needs extra charge? (C) F: For another 5 pounds, you can supply lightweight bags for me? So, the bag needs extra charge? (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: F: Albert and I need a lot of things to furnish our house. But I don't know where the best place to shop is. Could you give me some advice, Jack? ,M: Sure, Carol. What kind of things do you need right now? ,F: Well, we have most of the furniture already. But Albert wants to set up a little office in the small bedroom. ,M: Well, as for Albert, he should go to an office supply store. There's a very good one called Office Depot. It has everything he will need and the prices are good, too. It's very convenient. ,F: Can I write that down? ,M: Sure, here is the pen on your table. It spelled office and then D-E-P-O-T. ,F: Thanks. I will call Albert and tell him to pick me up after work.
(A) M: Yes, you mean you are going to Office Depot first. (B) M: Yes, you should call Albert first. He will take you home. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) M: I'll going to pick up Albert first.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: Researchers in America did some experiments to try to figure out why some people gain weight more than others do. ,F: Yeah, some people can eat whatever they want and they never seem to gain a pound. ,M: In this study, volunteers were given 1000 extra calories a day. About 2 pieces of cheese's worth of extra intake. ,F: This kind of study I'd like to be in.
(A) M: You prefer excise and you don't want to take 1200 extra calories so you don't like this experiment. (B) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) M: Because you want to lose weight and you don't want the extra 1200 calories but you still want to join the experiment. (D) M: Because you enjoy the food.

SOLUTION:
D