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: I just bought a new dress. What do you think of it? ,M: You look really great in it. So are you going to a job interview or a party? ,F: No, I was invited to give a talk in my school. ,M: So how much did you pay for it? ,F: I pay just $70 for it. I saved $30. ,M: That's really a bargain. ,F: You're right. Well, what did you do while I was out shopping? ,M: I watched TV for a while and then I did some reading. It wasn't a very interesting book so I just read a few pages. Then I took a shower. ,F: I thought you said you were going to see Mike.
(A) M: I feel boring when reading that book. Yes, I'm going to see Mike now. (B) M: I feel relaxing when reading that book. Yes, I'm going to see Mike now. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) M: It is really helpful. Yes, I'm going to see Mike now.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: M: So how was your lovely pet dog? ,F: It really makes me upset. ,M: What happened? ,F: It always makes loud noises at midnight. Whenever I fall asleep, it always barks.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: Yes, it never makes loud noises at midnight. It's not annoying at all. (C) M: Yes, it always makes loud noises at midnight. It is really annoying. (D) M: Yes, it never makes loud noises at midnight. It is a lazy dog.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: F: Hey, dad, I have just been given this project at school. Do you think you can help me out? ,M: Sure, what's this project about? ,F: Well, I should interview someone that I admire about their jobs. ,M: Well, I am an expert when it comes to my job. Accounting is a respectable job and one that I am always happy to talk about. ,F: Dad, I know how much you love your job. It isn't that I don't admire you. But what I was hoping actually was that you could speak to Mr. Chung, your diving friend, and see if he would agree to an interview. Diving for a living sounds cool. ,M: I see. That's a great idea. You know how I really dislike talking about myself again and again for too long. Let me give David Chung a call right now and find out.
(A) F: Thanks for having an interview with me. So why do you love being an accountant? (B) F: Thanks for sharing your opinions about diving. And I also want to interview the accountant, Mr. Chung. (C) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) F: Thanks for making a telephone call to Mrs. Chung.

SOLUTION:
C