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: The children have been playing in the mountains for a long time. Why haven't they come back? I am really worried about them. ,M: Look at the sky. Black clouds are gathering and strong winds are blowing. It seems a heavy rain will fall soon. ,F: They haven't brought anything to protect themselves. They will be caught in the rain I think. ,M: Don't be worried too much about them. Anyhow, they're old enough now. They ought to be able to take care of themselves. ,F: I'm afraid they will catch a cold if they are caught in the rain. You see it's a little cold now.
(A) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: Don't worry, they will not be caught in the heavy rain. It is sunny outside. (C) M: You can ask them if they pass the exams directly, they are in their bedrooms. (D) M: Don't worry about the children, they won't be caught in the heavy rain.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: F: Why did you come to school by bike today? Is there anything wrong with your father's car? ,M: No, I just want to do what I can to protect the environment. ,F: That's a wonderful idea. I'll stop taking my father's car, too. ,M: That's great.
(A) F: Although your father's car broke down, we are students and this is what we should do. (B) F: As students, this is what we should do. (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: Since our son's car broke down, we should fix it as parents.

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: F: Are you going to camp this summer? ,M: Oh no, I'm too old for that now. I'm going to a hiking trip. What are you going to do? ,F: This year I'm going to be a camp teacher. ,M: You really want to babysit children all summer? ,F: Oh, I love it here. The girls are fun, too. ,M: Well, if you like it, I guess it'll be fun. My brother was a teacher at Camp Sequoia for many years. He enjoyed it a lot. ,F: My camp is great, too. We go sailing and hiking in the woods, also I get to go horseback riding everyday. ,M: How long will you be there? ,F: Until the middle of August. ,M: I'll be back from my trip about that time. We'll have to get together then. ,F: Sure, it'll be fun to compare notes.
(A) M: Yeah. We need to look after children after going to the camp. (B) M: Yeah. We should explore the woods together when you are back from your camp. (C) M: I am so glad that you are back from the trip. Let's compare our notes now. (D) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?

SOLUTION:
D