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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.
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M: It's too hot. I'm not sure I can walk anymore. ,F: Oh, come on, you're not so old. I want to go to Monkey Island. ,M: Great. Let's go. I love monkeys. That's why I started dating with you. ,F: You're very funny today. As for me, I've always loved elephants and bears. I like their smell. Maybe that's why I chose you. ,M: Hahaha, I wish we could get some iced coffee somewhere. ,F: Yes, then I could buy you a coffee. ,M: Thanks. Hey, look at that polar bear. ,F: Oh, terrible. I can't believe they have him out in the sun like this. Isn't it too hot?
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: I agree with you. The polar bear is in a pool. (C) M: I agree with you. The polar bear should be out in the sun. (D) M: I agree with you. The polar bear should not be out in the sun.
answer:
D


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M: I'm hungry, do you want to go to the burger shop and get something to eat? ,F: Sure, but I need to stop at the drug store first. I need some vitamins.
(A) M: That's okay. I can wait. Please buy me soft drinks. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: That's okay. I can wait. Thanks for buying me some breads. I don't eat burgers any more. (D) M: That's okay. I can wait. Thanks for buying me some burgers.
answer:
D


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M: Hello, tourist information, what can I do for you? ,F: Hello. I'm phoning about the boat trips on the river D? Can you tell me which days they are? ,M: Sure, they go every Friday and Sunday. ,F: And where does the boat leave from? ,M: You'll find it next to the bridge, it's 10 minutes walk from North Street car park. ,F: Are there several trips a day? ,M: Just one, it starts at 12:15, it takes about an hour and 45 minutes. So you'll be back by 2:00. ,F: How far up the river will the boat take us?
(A) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) M: The only trip takes about an hour and 45 minutes. (C) M: The only trip takes about two hours. (D) M: The only trip takes about two hours and fifteen minutes
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B