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: Max, you wanted to ask me something? ,M: Yes, Professor Jones. I'm applying to this University in Singapore. I was hoping you could recommend me.
(A) F: Really? You are applying to this University in America and you expect me to study in this university? (B) F: So, you mean you are applying to this museum in Singapore and you expect me to travel to Singapore? (C) F: Oh, I see. You expect me to write a recommendation letter for you because you are applying to this company in Singapore. (D) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: F: Have you heard that our boss wants Nancy to accept a 6-week job in Acapulco? ,M: She'll really like that, especially since all of her cost will be paid and she can practice her Spanish, too. ,F: Yes, but most of all, she'll get to spend her free time bathing in the sun on those lovely beaches.
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) M: That is true. Nancy can bathe in the sun on the beach of China. (C) M: Right. Bathing in the sun is the main reason that Nancy enjoys her new job. (D) M: You are right. Nancy can practice her Spanish in Africa. She enjoys that.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: F: Hello Ralph, it's mom. ,M: Oh, morning, mom! ,F: Ah, it's 1:45. It's not the morning at all. What are you doing anyway? ,M: Well, I'm going to make breakfast and check my email to see if anyone has responded to my advertisement for a new roommate. ,F: Right? ,M: What do you mean by "right"? ,F: Listen, who's willing to live with you? You cannot even take care of yourself. ,M: What are you talking about? I get up early every morning at 6 o'clock AM? ,F: Add about 6 hours to that. ,M: I always make nutritious meals. ,F: I don't think McDonald's big Macs and fries count.
(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: Well. I usually eat fast food early in the morning. (C) M: Well. I admit I usually eat fast food. (D) M: I actually eat homemade meals early in the morning.

SOLUTION:
C