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: Did you hear about the fire at the department store? ,F: Yes, it's reported that the building is in ruins. ,M: That's right. It went up like a matchbox. There was nothing they could do to save it.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: Luckily the fire didn't destroy the buildings. (C) F: This matchbox is nice, but I haven't heard about the fire. (D) F: This fire is terrible.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: M: That is a very nice shirt. Did you just buy it? ,F: Yeah, I bought it yesterday. It was kind of expensive, but I just love wearing red.
(A) M: That blue color matches your makeup perfectly. (B) M: The color suits you perfectly. (C) M: I agree. The price is quite reasonable. (D) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: M: How are things tonight, Jane? ,F: Very quiet. I'll be ready to go home now, so how do you like working at night? ,M: It's fine. After 3 months without a job, any work is OK with me. ,F: I know what you mean. You must be glad to have a job again. ,M: You'd better believe it. How long have you worked here? ,F: Not very long. I was hired right before Christmas last year. The job is not difficult, but I'd like to find something better. It's hard to make ends meet on this salary. ,M: I know. I've got 2 kids and I'm in debt. Luckily, my wife works, too. The bad thing is, she leaves for work right after I get home. ,F: Oh, that reminds me. My husband asked me to get some bread at the store. I'd better go now. They close at midnight.
(A) M: I am very glad to attend this interview. (B) M: You go and pick up the baby later, honey. (C) M: Here comes the boss. Let's get down to work. (D) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again?

SOLUTION:
C