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: How long have you been living in this city, Jack? ,M: Let me see. I came to this city when I was 23 years old. So 5 years now. ,F: Do you like living in the big city? ,M: Not so much. Air pollution has become such a big problem here now.
(A) F: I agree with you. Heavy traffic is a serious problem. (B) F: I agree with you. Air pollution is not a serious problem. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: I agree with you. Air pollution should be paid more attention to.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: F: Is that you, Tom? Long time no see. What have you been doing all these years? ,M: Hi Lucy. I haven't seen you in a million years. I actually worked abroad for a few months and I've just returned from Canada. How are things with you? ,F: Everything is fine except that we have been missing you. ,M: We really need to get together sometime.
(A) F: How many years have you worked abroad? (B) F: Definitely! Let's make an appointment. (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: Definitely! Let's make an appointment after I return from Canada.

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: M: Hi, my name is Marcus. I was sent over to help fill in for someone in the shipping department. I'm not sure where to go. ,F: That depends, you're probably supposed to report to either Mr Johnson at the loading area, or Miss Hancock over in the goods house. ,M: According to the paperwork, I have here. I'm supposed to report to Miss Hancock. Would you be able to direct me to where I can find her? ,F: Sure, you need to go back out this door and then across the parking lot. The goods house is just behind it, it's a blue building.
(A) M: Thanks. I will go to the goods house behind the parking lot. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: OK. I know that the goods house is next to the blue building. (D) M: Thanks. I will go to the loading area behind the parking lot.

SOLUTION:
A