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: What's wrong with you, Lucy? ,F: Our dog Rusty is lost. Someone left the backyard gate open and he got out. My daughter is so upset right now. ,M: Have you called the local dog shelters? ,F: Well, they haven't seen him. They said they would call me if they find our dog, but I don't expect miracles. It's 2 days and... ,M: We can always look for miracles. Does he have any identification on him? ,F: He's wearing his sweater. He's brown with white spots and... Sorry, 'm not thinking straight. You know, he's a big part of our family. We got him when he was a little puppy. I'm just worried he was stolen or is injured somewhere. ,M: I understand. I used to pet dogs, too. Let's walk around the neighborhood. Hey, look! There he is. ,F: Rusty! Come here boy! Oh, Glenn, I can't thank you enough. I owe you a big favor.
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: You are welcome. I am so glad that we found Rusty. (C) M: Honey, don't be too worry, the local cat shelter called me ten minute ago. (D) M: Don't worry. One of our classmates runs a pet shop. You can go there and find a new cat if you want.

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: F: I think this house will meet all of your needs, Mr. Jones. ,M: Well, I don't particularly like the neighborhood. ,F: I understand your concern, Mr. Jones, but let's take a look inside. ,M: OK, but I'm really concerned about the neighborhood. ,F: That's OK, Mr. Jones. We're not married to this home. ,M: I guess we can look inside since we're here. ,F: Great. Let's go inside. It's a beautiful home. This is the living area, it's quite spacious. ,M: Uh-huh, I see. ,F: And this is the master bedroom. ,M: It's a beautiful home, but I'm afraid it just doesn't feel right. ,F: What's wrong, Mr. Jones? ,M: It's the lighting, and it just doesn't feel right, sorry. ,F: All right, Mr. Jones. This may not be the right house for you. ,M: That's what I've been trying to tell you. ,F: That's OK, I've got more homes to show you. ,M: That's good to hear.
(A) F: Honey, maybe this house is our right house. (B) F: Great! You can sign the contract and live in this house right now. (C) F: Well, as a teacher, it's my job to solve your problems. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: M: Hey Lindaï¼ did you get that letter about the new options for food service next year? ,F: Not yet, are there a lot of changes? ,M: There sure are, instead of paying one feet to cover all meals for the whole school year. We are now able to choose how many meals a week we want, and can contract just for that amount. We still have to pay the whole year at the beginning, but we can choose to buy 7, 10, 14 or 21 meals per week. They give you a card with a number of meals you get each week marked on it.
(A) F: Wow! That is a big change of the food service in the school. (B) F: So the money we spent on meals will be covered by our company. (C) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) F: So the food in the dining hall is going to change next week.

SOLUTION:
A