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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.
question:
M: I'm really surprised you got an A on the test. You didn't seem to have done much reading. ,F: Now you know why I never missed the lectures.
(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: Wow! You have reviewed all the notes? No wonder why you got an A on the test. (C) M: So you mean that you have attended every lecture and it helped you get an A on the test? (D) M: So you mean that you have attended every lecture but it didn't help you to improve your grades?
answer:
C


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F: Here are your cold dishes, sir. ,M: Thank you. I wonder why it Chinese dinner always starts with cold dishes instead of hot courses. Could you explain that to me? ,F: Certainly, sir. It's a custom in our country to serve cold dishes first as they have been prepared before hand. ,M: Oh, I see. The chefs in your country are just in the habit of preparing cold dishes first. ,F: I'm afraid that's not exactly right, sir. Chinese people usually regard the dinner party as an occasion for a friendly chat. ,M: Yes, I quite agree. But what does that have to do with serving cold dishes first? ,F: Well, people usually talk more and eat less at the beginning of the dinner. Therefore, if hot courses were served they would get cold very quickly. ,M: I see, but the problem is that I'm already full when it comes to the wonderful hot courses. And I often miss the chances to enjoy many Chinese dishes.
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: It's just a habit of Chinese chefs. (C) F: Hot dishes would get cold during the chat. (D) F: Hot dishes would get cold during the chat, so people chat less at the beginning of the dinner.
answer:
C


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F: Hello, Harry, you look terrible! Have you been to the doctor's? ,M: No, I'm not ill. I'm just a bit tired. I'm probably not sleeping enough. ,F: You shouldn't go out so late then. ,M: I'm not going out at all, actually. I'm too busy studying. ,F: Studying? But the exams aren't for another 2 months yet. ,M: I know, but I've got a lot to do. I didn't do much last term. I wish I'd been more like you. ,F: Well, yeah. I went to every lecture and I took lots of notes, but that doesn't mean I'll get good grades. At least you don't get nervous in exams like I do. ,M: Have you started revising yet? ,F: Not yet. I'll probably start next week. But I'm not going to stay up all night doing it. That never does any good. I might work until midnight a couple of times, but that's all. Anyway, you should have a week off. ,M: I don't think so. I can't afford the time.
(A) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (B) F: Come on, we just finished the exam. Let's go and have some fun. (C) F: You should start revising for the exam, my dear son. (D) F: Don't worry. Maybe we can revise together next week.
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D