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: Could you please turn down the CD a little, Julia? Our son is sleeping. ,F: Sorry, dear. I didn't know.
(A) M: It's OK, my dear daughter, now you need to finish your homework. (B) M: It doesn't matter honey. Our sleeping son is so cute,right? (C) M: Don't worry, our son is listening the pop music. (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: F: Where are you going, Les? ,M: To the pet shop. I want to buy some cat food for Grace's birthday. She loves her cats and I'm sure she'd like to get some cat food. ,F: But it's Grace's birthday, not her cats'. She enjoys reading. Let's get her a book. ,M: OK. Let's go to the book shop then. ,F: I prefer shopping online. It's easier.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) M: Really? You don't prefer shopping online although you think it's easy? (C) M: Really? You think shopping online is easy? Can we buy books online as well? (D) M: OK. Let's get her a pen and we can buy it online as you think shopping online is interesting.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: F: When I was a child, my ambition was to be a train driver. ,M: That isn't a suitable job for women. ,F: Yeah, well. My uncle drove a train and I wanted to be just like him. ,M: Why didn't you realize your dream? ,F: Well, my parents objected. Now of course, I realize that it's dangerous and extremely demanding. When I was in high school, I wanted to be a chemist. But I gave it up because my grades were bad. ,M: How do you feel about your nursing work here? ,F: It is badly paid and stressful, but I think it is rewarding to look after patients.
(A) M: Why do you think your work is dangerous? (B) M: I am glad that you think your work is rewarding and relaxing. (C) M: I am glad that you think your work is rewarding. (D) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?

SOLUTION:
C