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: I'm really surprised you got an A on the test. You didn't seem to have done much reading. ,F: Now you know why I never missed the lectures.
(A) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (B) M: Wow! You have reviewed all the notes? No wonder why you got an A on the test. (C) M: So you mean that you have attended every lecture and it helped you get an A on the test? (D) M: So you mean that you have attended every lecture but it didn't help you to improve your grades?

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: F: The exams are finally over. I'm so excited about summer vacation. I have made all the arrangements for my summer vacation. ,M: What are you planning to do? ,F: Well, my family and I are planning to go to England. We've been talking about going there for years and... We finally went to an agent and planned the whole thing out. ,M: Wow, that does sound exciting.
(A) F: Yes. I have been nervous for a long time since I had a new computer. (B) F: Yes. I have been excited for a long time since I planned a trip to England. (C) F: Yes. I have been nervous for a long time since I planned a trip to England. (D) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again?

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: M: Della, this is Johnny. ,F: Oh, hi Johnny. ,M: Hi. Hey, this Wednesday is Gerald's birthday. Tony and Amy suggested that we throw him a party. Would you like to come? ,F: This Wednesday? What kind of party? ,M: A disguise party. ,F: Sounds like fun. Where will it be held? ,M: At my place, we're going to decorate the house tomorrow afternoon. ,F: Does Gerald know about the party? ,M: No, we want to surprise him. ,F: I'd love to come, but I'm up to my ears in work. I'm not sure whether I can spare an evening. ,M: Come on Bella, I know you like Gerald, and Gerald thinks highly of you, but you've always been busy, and he's never had the chance to ask you out, you might as well give him an opportunity.
(A) F: Yeah, Gerald knew that I was always busy. So Gerald never asked me out. (B) F: Yeah, Gerald knew that I was always busy. But Gerald often asked me out. (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) F: Yeah, Gerald didn't have a good impression of me. But Gerald often asked me out.

SOLUTION:
A