instruction:
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.
question:
F: Hello Martin, long time no see. I heard you went to France to study, how was that? ,M: I was only there for a year, then I took a year off to travel around Europe. ,F: Where did you go? ,M: I went to Switzerland first and then Germany in Austria. I was planning to end my trip in Italy, but it didn't work out. ,F: Oh well, is it good to be back? ,M: Of course, but I'm returning to France to finish my degree. It's a four-year program.
(A) F: Really? You are returning to Italy to finish your degree and you need two years for your degree? (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: So, you mean it's a four-year program and now you need three years for this degree? (D) F: Really? You are not returning to France to finish you degree? Oh, you need four years for this degree!
answer:
C


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M: Why do you have an umbrella with you? It's not supposed to rain today, is it? ,F: No, but it's supposed to be very hot. I'll use this umbrella to protect myself from the sun as soon as these clouds go away. ,M: I've never heard of using an umbrella for protection from the sun. ,F: Did you know that the Chinese invented the umbrella, and that it's first use was for protection against the sun, not the rain? ,M: I had no idea, you must get sunburned easily, huh? ,F: Oh, absolutely. I always get super red if I haven't put on sun cream.
(A) M: Do you never put on sunscreen because you are not easy to get sunburn? (B) M: Since you are so easy to get sunburned, why don't you bring an umbrella? (C) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) M: You don't even know the first use of umbrella. No wonder you don't have an umbrella.
answer:
C


question:
M: Hi, Lily. Do you want to see a cool new product? ,F: Sure, what is it? ,M: Lily, meet Clocky. It is an alarm clock and it has a loud alarm.
(A) F: Perfect. Your little brother will love the toy car that you chose for him. (B) F: Great. A new phone is a good gift for your mom. You are sweet. (C) F: Wow! This alarm clock is amazing. It really helps you get up. (D) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.
answer:

C