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: Where will we go during this break? ,M: I was thinking of a place in Mexico. Do you remember when we went to that really hot place several years ago, where the water was almost as warm as the air, and we had a hard time sleeping at night? ,F: Yeah. ,M: I'd like to go back there. ,F: But... ,M: Don't worry though. We went during the summer last time, August I think. This time it'll be winter. It's perfect weather there in January. And we'll be able to watch the whales that live there from December to February.
(A) F: All right. So let's go to Mexico in January. (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: You're right. So let's go to Japan in February. (D) F: I agree with you. So let's go to Japan in August.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: F: I'm stressed out by holiday parties with lots of treats like cookies, candies and chips as if that wasn't enough. I haven't really been able to exercise and I think I've gained 10 pounds recently. ,M: I'm sorry to hear that. But you are not alone. Many people gain weight.
(A) F: Yes, I enjoy the parties, but the only thing I am not satisfied is the lack of cookies. (B) F: You are right! I do ecercise regularly, so I haven't put on weight recently. (C) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (D) F: That's normal for us. I like eating food at parties so that I have put on weight a lot.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: F: Eric, how long will you be in China? ,M: I don't know, well my contract here is for one year and I don't know what I should do after that, maybe going around for a while. ,F: Well. Have you ever thought about learning some Chinese? ,M: Actually I am learning that now, but it's too hard for me. The four tones really drive me mad. ,F: Don't worry, all things are difficult before they are easy. ,M: You hit the nail right on the head. ,F: Well, are you interested in the language exchange program? ,M: What is it? ,F: I teach you Chinese and in exchange you teach me English. ,M: Awesome. I've been giving this a lot of thought. When can we do this?
(A) F: Any time, since you have long been interested in it and suggested the program. (B) F: I suggest on weekends, so we can learn the languages with each other regularly. (C) F: How about today? Nice to meet you, Adam, and I really hope we can be friends. (D) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?

SOLUTION:
B