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: M: Welcome back to your student union radio station. I'm with Catherine, who just successfully climbed the Great Mountain, Mont Blanc. Actually, she once did. The same climb in 2007. Catherine, was it easier the second time around? ,F: In many ways. They were totally different experiences. The first time I went as part of an organized group. We took 4 days to reach the top. This year, I decided to go alone with just one overnight stop, actually you're never really alone. It's all been crowded up there. The first climb, was quite difficult is the weather was very changeable, and we found ourselves climbing in very cold windy conditions. The weather this time was wonderful. Plus. I spent a few days before in chamonix and got myself more used to the height. If it's certainly made it easier, you can also achieve the same thing by climbing some of the smaller mountains first.
(A) M: You are used to climbing mountains in a group, and you never climb alone. (B) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: You are so brave that you successfully climbed the Mont Blanc on your own. (D) M: You climb mountains with a guide? No wonder you just took 2 days to reach the top.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: Mother's birthday is getting close. Have you thought about what to buy for her this year? ,F: Oh, I totally forgot. It's already May tenth. Her birthday is the day after tomorrow, right? ,M: Yes, I will get mom a beautiful dress. It will make her look younger. What do you want to buy? ,F: Since you will buy her a dress, I'll buy her something else. What do you think of a pair of shoes? ,M: Do you know what size she wears? It may not fit her if she doesn't try them on first. ,F: You're right. Do you have any suggestions? ,M: Well, she saw a handbag when I was shopping with her last week. She seemed to like it very much. ,F: Why didn't she buy it? ,M: She couldn't accept the price, but she really liked it. ,F: How about going downtown tomorrow morning? We can get the present for her there. ,M: OK.
(A) F: And then I'll buy the beautiful handbag for her birthday. I believe she'll love it! (B) F: Since you are going to buy the handbag for mom's birthday, I'll buy the shoes for her. (C) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (D) F: Let me buy the handbag for you tomorrow as your birthday present, my son.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: F: Can I borrow your notes for history? I'll return them tomorrow. ,M: Why didn't you use your notes? I saw you take notes carefully in every class. ,F: It was raining cats and dogs yesterday when I was walking home after school. I didn't take an umbrella. My notebook was completely wet and I could no longer recognize the words. ,M: Bad luck. I was almost caught in the rain, too. Luckily, Mike's father gave me a lift and I arrived home before it started pouring. ,F: So do you have your notes with you now? ,M: No, they're in my closet. I'll get them for you after school today. ,F: Thanks. ,M: By the way, what about going swimming tonight? ,F: Not tonight. I'll copy all your notes tonight, or I can't return them to you tomorrow. ,M: Oh, right. well, I hope it won't rain today, or I'll have to borrow notes, too.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: Yes, I hope so, too. I can copy your notes tomorrow so we can go swimming tonight. (C) F: Yes, I hope so, too. I am going to prepare for an exam tonight, so can I return your notes the day after tomorrow? (D) F: Yes, I hope so, too. I need to copy your notes tonight if that's OK.

SOLUTION:
D