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: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? ,M: My name is David and I live in Shanghai. I was born in 1980. My major was electrical engineering. ,F: What kind of personality do you think you have? ,M: Well, I approach things very enthusiastically and I don't like to leave things half done. I'm very organized and most capable. ,F: What would you say are your weaknesses and strengths? ,M: Well, I'm afraid I'm a poor speaker. However, I'm fully aware of this, so I've been studying how to speak in public. I suppose my strengths are that I am persistent and quick to learn. ,F: Do you have any licenses or certificates? ,M: I have a drivers license and I am a CPA. ,F: How do you get along with other people? ,M: I'm very cooperative and have good teamwork skills.
(A) F: I'm sorry to hear that you don't have the teamwork skills, although I would like to know if you can get along with others. (B) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (C) F: Although you say you have no teamwork skills, the last thing I want to know is how you deal with difficulties. (D) F: You say you do not have a CPA certificate, then at last I want to know what certificate you have earned?

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: F: I'm planning to go to Canada on vacation. ,M: What places are you going to visit? ,F: First, I'll spend a few days in Vancouver. Then I'll take a train through the Rocky Mountains. ,M: Oh, you're riding through the Rocky Mountains. That's really exciting. ,F: Then I'll fly to Toronto and take a bus to Niagara Falls. I will take a boat under that huge waterfall. ,M: Wow, that's wonderful. You're so lucky! ,F: Well, I hope I don't get seasick. I'll finish my trip in Nova Scotia. I'd like to bike around some small fishing villages. ,M: Have a great time and take lots of pictures!
(A) F: Thank you. I really had a wonderful experience yesterday. (B) F: I am reading an introduction to Canada, but I will not go to Canada. (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: Thanks a lot. My travel plan is perfect. I will have a good time.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: F: Who's there? I can't see anything without my glasses! ,M: It's me, your husband. You should consider getting an eye operation because you always put your glasses in a wrong place.
(A) F: OK son, it's so nice of you to buy a new pair of glasses for me. (B) F: You are right, I really do need to get an eye surgery. (C) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) F: Son, you really need to remember to put your glasses in a right place.

SOLUTION:
B