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: How can you be shouting at your grandpa? You can't be so rude! ,M: No, I don't want to be rude to him, but I had to shout so that he could hear me. My grandpa has something wrong with his ears. He doesn't hear well. ,F: I'm sorry. I misunderstood you. Your grandpa looks kind. ,M: Yes, he is kind to everybody in our small town. So we all respect him. ,F: He looks quite old now. He must be in his seventies, right? ,M: Yes, he is 75 years old this year. ,F: Though he looks so old, he is still in good health. ,M: Yes, of course, he gets up early every morning and does some exercise in our garden. That's why he is still in good health.
(A) F: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) F: Wow, it's amazing your grandfather does cooking every morning instead of doing any exercise. (C) F: Since your grandfather does exercise every morning, why is he in such a poor physical condition? (D) F: Sounds reasonable. I will tell my grandma to do some exercise every morning, like your grandpa.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: M: Hello, Clark Cycle here. How can I help you? ,F: Oh, hello. I saw your ad in the local paper and I'm wondering what kinds of bikes you have, and what your prices are like? ,M: Well, we hire out 3 main types of machine, electric touring and mountain bikes. Are you likely to be riding off-road, do you think? ,F: No, I'll probably be sticking to roads. So, we're touring bike would be best. ,M: Right, well the rate will be 50 pounds for a week or 14 pounds per day. ,F: So it's a lot cheaper to rent by the week. Is there anything else I'd have to pay? ,M: Well, for another 5 pounds, we can supply lightweight bags. There is no charge for things like a pump or for a lock. It's a good strong one, just make sure you don't lose the key.
(A) F: Yeah, it's not a good strong one and cannot make sure I don't lose the key. And you mean the lock needs extra charge, right? (B) F: Really? For another 4 pounds, you can supply lightweight bags for me? So, the bag needs extra charge? (C) F: For another 5 pounds, you can supply lightweight bags for me? So, the bag needs extra charge? (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: F: I will never go anywhere with Bill ever again. He can never remember where he parks his car. ,M: That certainly sounds like Bill.
(A) F: Yes, I agree with you. He is thoughtful. (B) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (C) F: Yes, I agree with you. He is careless. (D) F: You are careless.

SOLUTION:
C