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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.
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M: Mother's birthday is getting close. Have you thought about what to buy for her this year? ,F: Oh, I totally forgot. It's already May tenth. Her birthday is the day after tomorrow, right? ,M: Yes, I will get mom a beautiful dress. It will make her look younger. What do you want to buy? ,F: Since you will buy her a dress, I'll buy her something else. What do you think of a pair of shoes? ,M: Do you know what size she wears? It may not fit her if she doesn't try them on first. ,F: You're right. Do you have any suggestions? ,M: Well, she saw a handbag when I was shopping with her last week. She seemed to like it very much. ,F: Why didn't she buy it? ,M: She couldn't accept the price, but she really liked it. ,F: How about going downtown tomorrow morning? We can get the present for her there. ,M: OK.
(A) F: And then I'll buy the beautiful handbag for her birthday. I believe she'll love it! (B) F: Since you are going to buy the handbag for mom's birthday, I'll buy the shoes for her. (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: Let me buy the handbag for you tomorrow as your birthday present, my son.
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A


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F: Hello, Richard. Nice to meet you. ,M: Hi, Barbara. Haven't seen you for ages! ,F: I've just come back from Canada. I was helping in a research program and I stayed in a town near Toronto for 2 months. ,M: Oh, how nice! Did your program go smoothly? ,F: Yes, and I'm going back in March to continue. ,M: Did you enjoy your stay in Canada? ,F: Oh, yes. They were very nice people. I mean, the people I worked with, very friendly and very helpful. ,M: Did you travel a lot there? ,F: No, we were very busy trying to finish the first part before Christmas. But my friends took me to quite a few parties and I never forget the big meal on Thanksgiving Day, and the fun we had on Boxing Day.
(A) M: Ok, I see. You didn't enjoy your stay in Canada and the research program will be finished in March. (B) M: OK, I see. You really traveled a lot there and the research program was finished before Christmas. (C) M: So, part of the research program has been finished and your friends took you to quite a few parties? (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?
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C


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M: Can I help you, madam? ,F: Yes. Did you have this room checked before we moved in? The toilet doesn't seem to have enough power and the water doesn't flow away in the shower. What do you have to say to that? ,M: I'm extremely sorry to hear that. I'll attend to it right away. We usually check every room before new guests move in. We've been busy with a large conference. ,F: That's not what you should do after all. One doesn't expect this sort of thing here. ,M: No, madam. I do apologize. It's most unusual. We do try to check the room as thoroughly as possible. Anything else? ,F: Well, your air conditioning doesn't seem to be working too well. It's so hot up here. ,M: I'll just try to make it work better and you'll find it a little cooler in a short time. Also, I'll send someone along right away to look at the toilet and shower.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: As a cleaner, you must be busy with the large party, but I need some cleaning, too. (C) F: Thank you for asking, but everything is good till now. You are really a good desk clerk. (D) F: Sir, since you are just a desk clerk, I will not create more difficulties for you.
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D