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: Hi, there. I think I'm coming down with something. I need some medicine to get me through the next few days. ,F: Wow, you look terrible. What's going on? ,M: Well, my throat hurts. My nose has been running and I have a bad cough. It could just be cold, but I don't know for sure. ,F: You should take some cold medicine and get some rest. You don't look well. ,M: I have a very important job and I can't miss any work. So, give me something strong.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: Good to know that you'll take a sick leave as you look ill. (C) F: Are you sure you won't rest at home? You really look sick. (D) F: Your throat is perfectly fine? But you sounds unhealthy.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: Hello, my dear, you look sad. What happened? ,F: Uh, hello. My name is Sally, Sally Miller. I can't find my passport. I got it last month. It's my first one you know. I have already reported it to the police and they said I should come here. As anyone found it yet? ,M: What did you say? What was your name? ,F: Miller, Sally Miller. ,M: Oh, you are in the book. I think I can help you.
(A) F: Thank you. I know the police here can help me find my wallet. (B) F: Thank you. Please hurry up. I need my wallet and my flight will get off in 10 minutes. (C) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (D) F: Thank you. Please help me find out if my passport is in the lost property office.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: M: Hello, how may I help you? ,F: Hello, I seem to have a problem with my computer. ,M: Alright. Let's see. What about tomorrow morning about 10:00? ,F: Oh, no. That won't do I'm afraid. I've got a very important report on the computer that must be finished and handed in by 9:00 AM tomorrow. By 10:00 it's too late I'm afraid. Can't you come now? ,M: Well, I'm at a job at the moment and my wife and kids are expecting me home by 8:00 PM for dinner. ,F: I know it's Sunday evening. Can you at least suggest someone else who can work? I've been calling numbers in the phone books and you're the only one that answered. ,M: Just a moment. Don't worry. Where are you now? ,F: I'm at my office. I work in the morning side area. ,M: Well, you're in luck. I have to pass your area on my way home. Now I should be finished here by 7:30, so what about around 7:45? Is that OK? ,F: That's great. Thank you.
(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: It'll be too late if you come tomorrow because the deadline is 9:00 tomorrow morning. (C) M: Can you come today? I have to finish my report before 9:00 AM tomorrow. (D) M: I'll be glad if you can fix my computer so that I can hand in the report by 10:00.

SOLUTION:
C