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: Hello Martin, long time no see. I heard you went to France to study, how was that? ,M: I was only there for a year, then I took a year off to travel around Europe. ,F: Where did you go? ,M: I went to Switzerland first and then Germany in Austria. I was planning to end my trip in Italy, but it didn't work out. ,F: Oh well, is it good to be back? ,M: Of course, but I'm returning to France to finish my degree. It's a four-year program.
(A) F: Really? You are returning to Italy to finish your degree and you need two years for your degree? (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: So, you mean it's a four-year program and now you need three years for this degree? (D) F: Really? You are not returning to France to finish you degree? Oh, you need four years for this degree!

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: F: Sir, I love these shoes. Can you give me a better price? ,M: But these are hottest sellers marked at the going price. ,F: Just go down dozens of dollars. Say 150 OK? ,M: I'm sorry. That's the best offer in this whole night market. You can go around and check for yourself. ,F: Yeah, I might just do so.
(A) M: Go to another store and compare the price, I'm sure you will come back. (B) M: You need to pay at the full price, $150. (C) M: I'll help you wrap the shoes. You can go pay the $150 at the cashier over there. (D) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: M: Want to go to lunch today? That new restaurant across from the office is supposed to be good. ,F: I can't. I brought my own lunch today because the boss told me to finish some writing. I need to stay in the office. ,M: Alright. Maybe next time.
(A) F: Sure. I'll go with you the next time at lunch time. (B) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) F: I need to take out my food, thank you. (D) F: Sure. I will finish my work during lunch time.

SOLUTION:
A