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 too hot. I'm not sure I can walk anymore. ,F: Oh, come on, you're not so old. I want to go to Monkey Island. ,M: Great. Let's go. I love monkeys. That's why I started dating with you. ,F: You're very funny today. As for me, I've always loved elephants and bears. I like their smell. Maybe that's why I chose you. ,M: Hahaha, I wish we could get some iced coffee somewhere. ,F: Yes, then I could buy you a coffee. ,M: Thanks. Hey, look at that polar bear. ,F: Oh, terrible. I can't believe they have him out in the sun like this. Isn't it too hot?
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: I agree with you. The polar bear is in a pool. (C) M: I agree with you. The polar bear should be out in the sun. (D) M: I agree with you. The polar bear should not be out in the sun.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: F: Hello, Ben. You're getting ready for tomorrow's lessons, aren't you? ,M: Yes, but I'm a little bit nervous, because I have no idea how to get along with my classmates. ,F: I understand how you're feeling. Just take it easy. You'll make a lot of new friends very soon. ,M: Thank you. I am sure that I will. By the way, what time will the first lesson begin? ,F: At 8:00 o'clock, but before that we have 10 minutes to hand in homework and then 20 minutes for morning reading. ,M: So, we must get to school before 7:30, right? ,F: Right.
(A) M: Since the first lesson begins at 8:30, we really need to arrive at school before 7:20. (B) M: Well, just remember we can't be late for the first lesson begins at 7:50, so we must arrive at school before 7:30. (C) M: Alright, just get up on time, so we could arrive scholl before 7:30. (D) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: It's winter break again, where should we go for vacation? ,F: How about Aspen Colorado? That's where a lot of people go during the skiing season. ,M: It's too expensive. How about somewhere more interesting. ,F: I know you're thinking about the Swiss Alps. But that's much more expensive than going to Aspen.
(A) M: Well. Compared to Aspen, Swiss Alps is much more expensive. (B) M: You are right.Going to Aspen is too expensive. (C) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) M: Let me think about the Swiss Alps which is cheaper than Aspen.

SOLUTION:
B