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: The children have been playing in the mountains for a long time. Why haven't they come back? I am really worried about them. ,M: Look at the sky. Black clouds are gathering and strong winds are blowing. It seems a heavy rain will fall soon. ,F: They haven't brought anything to protect themselves. They will be caught in the rain I think. ,M: Don't be worried too much about them. Anyhow, they're old enough now. They ought to be able to take care of themselves. ,F: I'm afraid they will catch a cold if they are caught in the rain. You see it's a little cold now.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: Don't worry, they will not be caught in the heavy rain. It is sunny outside. (C) M: You can ask them if they pass the exams directly, they are in their bedrooms. (D) M: Don't worry about the children, they won't be caught in the heavy rain.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: F: Dad, look at this friendship quiz. ,M: Why don't you try it? The first question, how often do you get in touch with your friends? ,F: Hmm... My friends aren't in the same secondary school as me, and I dislike ringing people up. I don't call my friends, even once a week. ,M: That means seldom. Secondly, how many friends can you talk with when you are upset? ,F: Oh, I can't think of any. I usually talk with you or mom when I feel sad.
(A) M: Poor Susan. So you usually talk with your friends when you're upset. (B) M: Poor Susan. So you usually talk with me and your mother when you're upset. (C) M: Poor Susan. So you usually talk with me and your mother when you're happy. (D) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: F: What do you want for breakfast? ,M: Well, I'm hungry, anything will do, and we've got a lot of sightseeing to do. So, let's decide what will see today first. ,F: Sounds good to me. ,M: Well, I guess the best place to start is the cathedral and then the castle. What are the opening times for those 2? ,F: Well, according to this guide book, the cathedral is open morning and afternoon. The castle is just open from 1:00 to 5:00. So we can't go there until after lunch. ,M: What else should we see? ,F: I really want to spend some time in the art museum, because they have got this wonderful painting by Van Gogh. I've always wanted to have a look. ,M: Ok, well, that'll be more than enough for today, then tomorrow let's go to the flower garden and have a picnic.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: Great! I really enjoy our holiday. (C) F: I really love these dishes at lunch. (D) F: Great! We will be on holiday one week later.

SOLUTION:
B