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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.
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M: Was that the telephone ringing? ,F: I didn't hear anything. ,M: I thought I heard it ring 2 or 3 times. ,F: Sometimes when the windows are open, you can hear the neighbor's phone. ,M: Well, I'm expecting an important phone call and I don't want to miss it.
(A) F: Relax. You're so nervous. You already missed the important phone call. Maybe you should call them back. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: Relax. You're so calm. You should be nervous in case you miss the important phone call. (D) F: Relax. You're so nervous. You should be more calm to wait for the important phone call.
answer:
D


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M: Anna Cole, I'm so glad that I find myself here with you in the training camp. I imagined the training is pretty hard. ,F: Yes, it is. ,M: Could you please talk to me about your daily training? ,F: OK. I get up about 6:45. I have a very light breakfast at 7:00 and then I get to the pool by 7:30. ,M: I see. How long do you train? ,F: All daytime? ,M: You mean you swim for about 8 hours? ,F: Oh, no. Having trained for about 4 hours. I have lunch and then do track work and body exercises in the afternoon. I suppose I train until 4:00 o'clock in the afternoon. ,M: That's a long day. ,F: It's alright. ,M: What about your free time? What do you do? ,F: Well, I usually watch TV. I like American programs and sometimes go dancing at a nearby club. ,M: Dancing? ,F: Yes, but I go to bed early at most nights.
(A) M: Yeah, so you stay up late and dance at a club every night. (B) M: Yeah, so you always stay up late and chat online every night. (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: Yeah, so you never go to bed early.
answer:
C


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F: Good morning, Powernet Software. Can I help you? ,M: Hi, I've been trying to order some of your software from the website, but there seems to be a problem, because my order didn't go through. ,F: Oh. I'm sorry about that, Sir. There was a problem with the site this morning. That's probably why you had some difficulty. ,M: Would it be possible for me to place my order through you now? I don't want to wait until tomorrow as I'll be out seeing customers. ,F: OK, now then. What would you like to order from us? ,M: Your site had a great sale on something called Viva Voce. The price was $180.25 percent off the normal price. ,F: Well, I'm afraid that price is only available for those of our customers who order through our site, you'd pay $240. ,M: I just tried to order through your site, and as I told you, the sale wouldn't go through. Can't you give me that discount anyway? ,F: Yeah, I think that would be alright. ,M: I have ordered through you before, and my customer number is 794791. You should have my information and credit card number on file.
(A) F: Oh yes. I got your phone, 794791. I'll call you if the order is to be sent. (B) F: Customer No. 794791. I find your information. Do you want to pay now? (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: Credit card number 794791. OK, the payment of $300 has been made.
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B