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: Hi. How can we help you today? ,M: Yeah, I'd like to get my hair cut a little. ,F: Well, can we interest you in today's special? ,M: Um... nah, nah. ,F: We'll shampoo, cut and style your hair for one unbelievable low price of $9.99. Plus, we'll give you a clean shaved to help you relax. ,M: I just want to get my hair cut. A little of the top and sides. That's all. ,F: OK, here we go. Time for the shampoo. Just move back. So what do you do, sir? ,M: I'm a lawyer, specializing in workplace accidents. I have an interview today. Hey, hey, you got shampoo in my eye! ,F: Relax, sir, relax. I'm almost finished. Now, let me see, how does this thing work? ,M: Look at all that hair on the floor! How much are you cutting off? ,F: Don't worry, sir. OK, now let's dry your hair and put a little styling gel in it. ,M: Hey, what happened to my hair? Are you even a licensed beautician? How in the world am I supposed to go to my job interview looking like this? I want to talk to the manager. ,F: I'm sorry, but he is on vacation. ,M: Forget it. Forget it. Is there any place in this town that can give me a decent haircut and fix this damage? ,F: Well, my brother works next door and he offers a complete package for... ,M: I know. Forget I even asked.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: My brother is a lawyer as well (C) F: My brother works as a barber, but he isn't work in this town. (D) F: My brother works as a barber next door.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: M: What did you buy at the market? ,F: I bought some special local products. ,M: You seem to have bought the whole market. ,F: Yes. I really wanted to do so. I love those handicrafts, especially the papercuts. ,M: Papercuts are all handmade. Let me see the papercuts you bought. Oh they're all animals. ,F: Aren't animals. The main content of Chinese paper cuts. ,M: Alright animals are the most common theme in paper cuts, but there are other themes. ,F: I will buy some tomorrow. ,M: Why do you want to buy so many?
(A) F: Because I want to buy some paper-cuts tomorrow and give them to my friends. (B) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: I want to learn to make paper-cuts tomorrow and give them to my friends. (D) F: I didn't buy anything from the market. Tomorrow I will send paper-cuts to my friends.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: M: OK, Mrs Thomas. I finished cleaning up the leaves in the yard. ,F: Oh, thank you, James. ,M: I also swept the front steps and took out the garbage. Is there anything else I can help you with? ,F: Can you also take my dog Oscar for a walk? ,M: Sure. ,F: Here is such a prince. Ever since I broke my leg i t has been so difficult to take care of things around the house. My daughter Leah helps out on Mondays and Tuesdays and my son Robbie on Thursdays, but I'm so happy you can come on Saturdays. ,M: Well, I appreciate the weekend work. I'm saving up to buy a bike so I can ride to my basketball practice.
(A) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (B) F: If you have this bike, it's really convenient for you to go to this woman's house. (C) F: You want to ride your bike to practice playing basketball, don't you? (D) F: Do you see any difference between playing basketball and learning to ride a bike?

SOLUTION:
C