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: It's wonderful after the rain. The Sky is clear and the air is so fresh. ,F: You bet. Let's go for a walk outside on this fine day.
(A) M: Definitely, let's go out and enjoy the sunshine now. (B) M: It's been sunny for days. I feel really hot. (C) M: It's cloudy. I'd rather stay at home. (D) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: F: I'm planning to go to Canada on vacation. ,M: What places are you going to visit? ,F: First, I'll spend a few days in Vancouver. Then I'll take a train through the Rocky Mountains. ,M: Oh, you're riding through the Rocky Mountains. That's really exciting. ,F: Then I'll fly to Toronto and take a bus to Niagara Falls. I will take a boat under that huge waterfall. ,M: Wow, that's wonderful. You're so lucky! ,F: Well, I hope I don't get seasick. I'll finish my trip in Nova Scotia. I'd like to bike around some small fishing villages. ,M: Have a great time and take lots of pictures!
(A) F: Thank you. I really had a wonderful experience yesterday. (B) F: I am reading an introduction to Canada, but I will not go to Canada. (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: Thanks a lot. My travel plan is perfect. I will have a good time.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: F: Hello, this is Easy Life real estate. May I help you? ,M: Hello. My name is Bob Brown. I'm hoping you can help me find a place to live in. ,F: OK. First, please tell me what you're looking for, a house or an apartment? ,M: An apartment. I can't afford a house. ,F: Alright. And how many bedrooms do you need, 1, 2 or 3? ,M: I don't want to share it with anybody. So one bedroom is enough for me. ,F: Right. And are you looking for the apartment with furniture or without? ,M: I'd like it to have furniture because I don't have any. Oh, I want it to be in the south of the city and near the subway station. ,F: OK. The last thing is how much you're able to pay? ,M: I can pay about $80 a week. ,F: OK. I'll call you as soon as there is such an apartment for you.
(A) M: I can pay about $80 a week, that is $320 a month. Thanks, goodbye! (B) M: I can pay more than $360 a month. Thanks, goodbye! (C) M: I can pay more than $400 a month. Thanks, goodbye! (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?

SOLUTION:
A