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: Oh, my! I'm bored with this job. ,M: Hey! There's a job that's perfect for you in today's paper. You might be interested in it. ,F: Oh, what is it? What do they want? ,M: Wait a minute. Ah, here it is. The China Trip Agency is looking for a translator from Chinese to English. ,F: Well, I got a degree and plenty of experience. What else are they looking for? ,M: Just that. A university degree and two to three years of experience as a translator in a professional environment. The person should have a lively and open mind, effective communication skills, and the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
(A) F: Oh, but I have no relevant experience, which is necessary for the new job. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: That's great. I get a fresh mind, which is necessary for the new job. (D) F: That's great. I have excellent writing skills, which are necessary for the new job.

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: M: Guess what, the television isn't working again. ,F: I had it mended many times. It's really not cheap to have it fixed. Perhaps it needs replacing. ,M: Maybe we can sell it first. ,F: I agree.
(A) M: Why not buy a new one first? Maybe it doesn't need replacing. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: Or we can keep it first. We may sell it in the future. (D) M: That's a good idea to sell the television first.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: M: Good morning, miss, and I help you? ,F: Well, I'm looking for something I saw at a friend's house a few days ago. He said he bought it here. It's a golden metal desk lamp, quite fit for my study.
(A) M: Oh, you are looking for a desk. I can help you! (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: Do you mean a golden metal desk lamp? It's right there! (D) M: Oh, you are looking for a new shelf. We have a lot of kinds here.

SOLUTION:
C