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: Hello, I am Miss Gear. I... ,M: Oh, good morning, Miss Gear. Come in, please. We have talked on the phone. You'd like to rent the place? ,F: Yes, I'd like to have a look at this house. ,M: That's quite good. Let me show you around the place. How do you like the location? ,F: The place is very convenient. As it's only a 5 minutes' walk from the nearest bus stop. This must be the bedroom. Oh my God. I love the French window.
(A) M: Yes, the place is near the bus stop, and the living room window of French style is awesome. (B) M: The French window in bedroom is really attractive, but the place is far from the bus stop. (C) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) M: The safety of building is really important, though you don't like the location.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: How can I help you, Ma'am? ,F: I was hoping you could look at my car today. For the past few weeks, it has been making very strange noises. ,M: What kinds of noises? ,F: It sounds as if something is being damaged in the wheels. It only happens when I'm slowing down. ,M: Whoa. It sounds like you need new brakes. You'll have to leave the car with us until tomorrow. ,F: Gosh, I was thinking you'd be able to get it back to me this afternoon.
(A) M: I can try but I am not sure because your engine doesn't work. (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: I will try my best. But first I need to check your brakes to see what happened. (D) M: Don't worry, your car works well except the wheels, I will replaced them at once.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: Have you found any pairs of shoes that fit? ,F: Well, I like the black pair, but my heels kept slipping out of them. The second pair was comfortable, but the color didn't look good at all. And this pair is a little tight in the front.
(A) M: I suggest you buy the second pair that makes you feel comfortable. (B) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (C) M: I think the third pair is too wide to fit. (D) M: The first pair is black, you don't like the color.

SOLUTION:
A