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: Good morning. ,M: Morning. ,F: Come in. Sit down. Now, you're a new patient, aren't you? ,M: Yes, that's right. ,F: OK. So I better ask you some questions first. Now, have you ever had any serious illnesses or accidents? ,M: A broken leg I got from playing football when I was 17. I was in the school team at that time.
(A) F: I'm sorry that you got a broken leg from playing football. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: I'm sorry that you got a broken arm from playing with a wild cat. (D) F: I'm sorry that you got a broken arm from a traffic accident.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: F: Here are your cold dishes, sir. ,M: Thank you. I wonder why it Chinese dinner always starts with cold dishes instead of hot courses. Could you explain that to me? ,F: Certainly, sir. It's a custom in our country to serve cold dishes first as they have been prepared before hand. ,M: Oh, I see. The chefs in your country are just in the habit of preparing cold dishes first. ,F: I'm afraid that's not exactly right, sir. Chinese people usually regard the dinner party as an occasion for a friendly chat. ,M: Yes, I quite agree. But what does that have to do with serving cold dishes first? ,F: Well, people usually talk more and eat less at the beginning of the dinner. Therefore, if hot courses were served they would get cold very quickly. ,M: I see, but the problem is that I'm already full when it comes to the wonderful hot courses. And I often miss the chances to enjoy many Chinese dishes.
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: It's just a habit of Chinese chefs. (C) F: Hot dishes would get cold during the chat. (D) F: Hot dishes would get cold during the chat, so people chat less at the beginning of the dinner.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: F: Hello, Mike, it's Carrie in here. I've just been reading a paper and I find a job advertised on it will be perfect for you. ,M: Oh, what's the job? ,F: They want a marketing manager. Isn't that the kind of thing you're looking for? ,M: Yes. Does it say what the job involves? ,F: The main thing seems to be that you'll be in charge of sales planning. ,M: Well, what sort of people are they looking for? I suppose they want me to have an NBA. ,F: There's nothing about that. But it does say that they're looking for someone who can speak foreign languages. Well, that's OK for you, because you've lived abroad and you can speak German, don't you?
(A) M: Yes, I can speak German. I think the position might suit me. (B) M: I knew it, they do want someone who have an MBA. So I'm not interested in this job position. (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: Ok, they want someone who had foreign live experiences, and I didn't.

SOLUTION:
A