instruction:
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.
question:
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.
answer:
C


question:
M: I got some bad news today, the store where I work is laying off staff. ,F: Are they going to let you go?
(A) M: Unfortunately, maybe they will let me go. (B) M: I can keep my job. The store where I work will lay off staff days later. (C) M: Don't you want to hear my bad news? (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
answer:
A


question:
M: Hurry, I see it coming. ,F: We must make it if we miss this one, we'll have to wait for another 10 minutes.
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) M: What's the rush! There are taxis everywhere. We will have another one in a few seconds if we miss this one. (C) M: Yes. So we have to catch this bus or we will be waiting for another half an hour. (D) M: You are kidding! The plane can't come here in every 10 minutes.
answer:

A