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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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F: Tom, the cases are too heavy. I think we should take a taxi to the station. ,M: Not at this hour. Look at the traffic. It's moving very slowly. We can get there just as quickly on foot. ,F: Well, I can't carry this case any farther. ,M: Alright, let me take it then. The cases aren't that heavy. ,F: Don't be silly. They're heavier than you thought, especially when you carry them for some time. ,M: Hmm, perhaps it isn't a bad idea. ,F: What is not a bad idea? What do you mean? ,M: Taxi, taxi!
(A) F: As you refused taxi and the case isn't heavy, let's walk. (B) F: Though the case isn't heavy at all, it's good to take taxi. (C) F: Thanks god, you finally agree to call a taxi. Let's wait here. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?
answer:
C


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M: Professor White, I'd like to have your advice on my article. ,F: It's good except for some spelling mistakes. What's more, the second paragraph is about another topic. It should be crossed out.
(A) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (B) M: People will have a bad first impression of you since your handwriting is so poor. (C) M: The level of a man's speech has nothing to do with his level of writing articles. (D) M: Thank you. I will take out the second paragraph that is not related to the article.
answer:
D


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F: Excuse me. I need to get to Cambridge today. ,M: Would you like to go by train or by bus? ,F: I am not sure. Which one is better? ,M: The bus is cheaper, but also slower. It will take about 2 and half hours.
(A) F: It's not that slow for it only takes 50 minutes to get there. (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: Oh, my god. Two and half an hour by bus is so long! (D) F: You mean I will spend 9 hours on bus? You are kidding.
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C