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: John, when was Tom born? ,M: He was born on May seventh 1982. He is 4 years older than I am, but our birthdays are on the same day.
(A) F: Oh, you mean you were born in 1982 and you are 4 years older than Tom? (B) F: I can't believe that you were born in 1986 and you are 4 years older than Tom. (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: Since you are 4 years older than Tom, so you must have been born in 1978.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: Call your mom and tell her that we will be home later than expected. ,F: Um, we are in the tunnel now and the mobile phones' signals are dead.
(A) M: How do you know that your mom is in the area with poor signal reception? We are not in the tunnel now. (B) M: Can't you make a phone to your mom now, telling her that we will be home earlier? (C) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (D) M: Do you think we should tell mom that someone is dead, even though the mobile phones' signals are good?

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: Everything seems to be OK, but how long do you want the place? ,F: Six months. ,M: Oh well, that might be a problem. I only sign one-year lease. ,F: Well, one year would be fine, too. I'm not planning on leaving the area soon. ,M: Well if it's not a problem, then here you go. ,F: Just let me look at it quickly. ,M: Of course. ,F: It seems to be a standard lease. ,M: Yeah, and don't worry about the security deposit. If everything's alright when you move out, you get it back.
(A) F: Although I can return the lease when I move out, the lease for six months is too short. (B) F: Although I can get the deposit back when I move out, the lease for six months is too short. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) F: Although I can keep my stuff in when I move out, the lease for six months is too short.

SOLUTION:
C