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: Jack, what is your favorite subject? ,M: My favorite subject? Well, I think I prefer science. Yes, science, I find it very interesting. The science teacher makes the subject very exciting. What about you? ,F: I always do very well in the maths tests. I also like geography. I like learning about people and the places where they live. Are there any subjects that you don't like Jack?
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: Your maths is really good, but I'm glad you don't like geography as much as I do. (C) M: Well, to be honest I don't like maths very much, I hope that my maths could be good as yours. (D) M: You really had a good performance in physics, but I'm glad that your performance in maths test is as bad as mine.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: F: Hello, this is the International Student Office. This is Leah. How may I help you? ,M: This is Nathaniel Brown, from English Department. I'd like to speak to Miss Collins about my accommodation situation. ,F: Well, I'm sorry. She is out for lunch at the moment. Can I take a message?
(A) M: No thank you. I will wait for her to finish the meeting. (B) M: Sure. I want to have a talk with her about my accommodation situation. (C) M: Sure. I want to have a talk with her about my department. (D) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: F: Hi, you knocked all my books out of my arms. ,M: I am sorry. I am in a hurry. I have to meet the headmaster, but I will help you pick up these books first. ,F: Well, it doesn't matter. The headmaster is waiting for you in the meeting room.
(A) M: I'm sorry. I am on my way to the library to borrow some books because the library will be closed soon. (B) M: I'm sorry. Don't worry. I'll see the headmaster half an hour later. (C) M: I'm sorry. I'll see the headmaster right away. (D) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?

SOLUTION:
C