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: Welcome to the parent teacher conference. So what is your child's name? ,M: Megan Jones. ,F: Let's see, um, she missed the last couple of days has she been sick? ,M: No, she's been having some problems with the other kids in your class. ,F: Well, you know, junior high school is the difficult time, but she just needs to speak up a little more in class. ,M: No, it's more than that. Some of the kids in your class have been joking around with her a lot about her appearance. And then the other day, you didn't help at all. She said, you commented on her blouse and jeans. Saying they were from the nineteen seventies.
(A) F: You're right. I will find out who stole her phone. And the kids really like Megan's appearance. She is like an angel. (B) F: I think the kids didn't ignore her at lunch on purpose, because they really like Megan's appearance. She is like an angel. (C) F: I understand. I won't let them make fun of her appearance. (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: F: Is that you, Tom? Long time no see. What have you been doing all these years? ,M: Hi Lucy. I haven't seen you in a million years. I actually worked abroad for a few months and I've just returned from Canada. How are things with you? ,F: Everything is fine except that we have been missing you. ,M: We really need to get together sometime.
(A) F: How many years have you worked abroad? (B) F: Definitely! Let's make an appointment. (C) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (D) F: Definitely! Let's make an appointment after I return from Canada.

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: F: Cambridge Theatre box office. ,M: Have you got any tickets left for Romeo and Juliet for this Saturday. ,F: Which performance? 5:00 PM or 8:30 PM? ,M: 8:30 PM, please. ,F: We have tickets at 5 pounds, 6 pounds and 8 pounds. ,M: I'd like to reserve 2 seats at 6 pounds each, please. ,F: Alright, that's two tickets at 6 pounds, Saturday, 8:30 PM performance. What's your name? ,M: Bishop, Henry Bishop. ,F: Thank you. You'll be able to collect the tickets before 3:00 o'clock PM on Saturday right? ,M: Yes, of course, thank you. Bye.
(A) F: The online conversation is over. Please remember to collect your tickets before 3:00 o'clock AM on Saturday. (B) F: Sir, these are three tickets you bought. And please close the door of the office when you are leaving, thank you. (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: Please hung up the phone if you are clear about all information. And feel free to call me again if you have any question.

SOLUTION:
D