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: I feel horrible, Daisy was angry at me because I lost her notes, do you think I should apologize again? ,M: If I were you, I'd let her calm down a few days before I approach her. ,F: Maybe you're right.
(A) M: Yes, you can write Daisy a note of apology. (B) M: You must return Daisy's notes in a few days. (C) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (D) M: You should make apologize to her a few weeks later.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: F: Tom, if you don't mind spending the day with 2 girls, you can come with us to the National Park. ,M: I'd love to. Thanks.
(A) F: Great, so we'll be three together. (B) F: That's two people going to the National Park instead of just me. (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: Great. This is the first time that four of us are going to the National Park together.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: F: We don't have much time. We have to be back at work in 20 minutes. ,M: Really? Have you got everything you need? ,F: Yes. What about you? What else do you want? ,M: Razors, soap, a towel. Ah, and a toothbrush. ,F: The razors and soap are over there. ,M: Hmm...Â£2.75 for 10 razors. That's cheap. ,F: Hmm...That's nice. Look! Do you want this soap? ,M: No, I don't. Look at this. Â£3.80 for soap. That's expensive. There, Â£1.20, that's cheap. I'll have this kind. Now, where are the towels? ,F: Here they are. ,M: How much are they? ,F: These are Â£70.95 each and these, Â£9.65. ,M: And this one, this one is Â£5.35. ,F: But it doesn't feel nice. You'd better buy something better than that. ,M: OK, then. I'll take this one, Â£7.95. It's not too expensive and it's of better quality.
(A) F: Yes. £3.80 is not expensive for the towel. (B) F: Yes. I am sure the towel for £7.95 is in good quality. (C) F: Yes. £7.95 for a towel in too cheap and it may be in bad quality. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?

SOLUTION:
B