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: Helen, how do you like your new apartment? ,F: Well, I wish I had moved in, the man who lives upstairs often plays the piano till midnight. I really cannot stand it. ,M: Why don't you ask him to stop? ,F: I've tried, but it doesn't work, he never listens to me. What's worse, he isn't the only one that I cannot stand. The woman who lives next to me often comes over to borrow things, but she seldom returns anything. ,M: Then, don't lend her anything. ,F: Now I don't even open the door when she knocks, but it makes me uncomfortable. I'm afraid I'll have to move again. ,M: You can move in with my sister Susan. The girl Jennifer, who is sharing her apartment has moved out, so she has a free room now. ,F: That's great, your sister is such a good girl. Everyone likes her. I'll call her and move as soon as possible. After all, I need to sleep well at night, in order to do well in the coming exam.
(A) M: Yeah, you never talked to the neighbors before, so it's time to do so. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: Just call her as soon as it's needed. Susan will be happy to help you. (D) M: Sure. I will also call my mom Susan to tell her about your phone call.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: Can we go somewhere and talk about your experience abroad? It's noisy in the cafe. ,F: Shall we go to the tea house upstairs? ,M: But I need to get some fresh air. ,F: Well, there's a park nearby. It's usually not crowded at this time of day.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: Great, the air in the park is comfortable (C) M: Ok, then go to the tea house downstairs you have mentioned. (D) M: Ok, I'd like to share with you my experience abroad in the cafe.

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: F: Sir, I'm in a rush to get to Chicago, but I can't see the timetable clearly. ,M: I'll read it for you. The 9:10 AM train is going to Chicago. The 9:40 AM train is going to Boston. Oh madam, it's 9:20 now!
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: The 9:10 AM train is going to Chicago. OK. I got it. (C) F: You mean the 9:20 AM train is going to Chicago? (D) F: OK. The 9:40 AM train is going to Chicago. Is that right?

SOLUTION:
B