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: Welcome to our program. Today we have invited Fred Watson, an expert on the environment to talk to us.
(A) M: Nice to meet you guys. Let' s talk about environmental problems today. (B) M: Hello, everyone! My name is Bob, today, let' s talk about modern technology. (C) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) M: Thanks, I' glad to be your studio. Today, our topic is about industrial development.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: M: I can't stand this heat. I can't get my attention to studying for the midterm exam. I guess I'll have to go to the library this afternoon. ,F: I don't blame you. This dormitory doesn't have air conditioning. I can't study, either. My roommate and I are thinking about moving out to the other dorm, or an apartment that has air conditioning. ,M: Oh, I thought about moving to. But if I want to live in an apartment, I have to pay a lot of money for electricity. Do you know an air conditioner is cheaper today than it was 10 years ago? On the other hand, electricity is a lot more expensive today. ,F: I didn't know that. How much do we have to pay for the electricity? 5 years ago, it was possible to run an air conditioner 24 hours a day for mere $20 a month. Today, the same air conditioner in the same house cost more than $40 a month.
(A) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) M: That means $35 will cost to run an air conditioner 24 hours a day for 2 months 5 years ago. (C) M: Today, as five years ago, running an air conditioners 24 hours a day cost $20 for 2 months. (D) M: Electricity is cheaper today. 5 years ago, running an air conditioners 24 hours a day cost $40 for 2 months.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: F: I'm terribly sorry, but you'll flight has been canceled. ,M: What? In that case I hope you will put me up somewhere tonight.
(A) F: Sorry, madam, I can't arrange you any accommodation. (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: The reason the trains were cancelled was because of the strike. (D) F: Ma 'am, as long as you're not carrying anything dangerous, you can take another flight tonight

SOLUTION:
B