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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.
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M: I can't stand this heat. I can't get my attention to studying for the midterm exam. I guess I'll have to go to the library this afternoon. ,F: I don't blame you. This dormitory doesn't have air conditioning. I can't study, either. My roommate and I are thinking about moving out to the other dorm, or an apartment that has air conditioning. ,M: Oh, I thought about moving to. But if I want to live in an apartment, I have to pay a lot of money for electricity. Do you know an air conditioner is cheaper today than it was 10 years ago? On the other hand, electricity is a lot more expensive today. ,F: I didn't know that. How much do we have to pay for the electricity? 5 years ago, it was possible to run an air conditioner 24 hours a day for mere $20 a month. Today, the same air conditioner in the same house cost more than $40 a month.
(A) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) M: That means $35 will cost to run an air conditioner 24 hours a day for 2 months 5 years ago. (C) M: Today, as five years ago, running an air conditioners 24 hours a day cost $20 for 2 months. (D) M: Electricity is cheaper today. 5 years ago, running an air conditioners 24 hours a day cost $40 for 2 months.
answer:
A


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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.
answer:
C


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F: Hello Ralph, it's mom. ,M: Oh, morning, mom! ,F: Ah, it's 1:45. It's not the morning at all. What are you doing anyway? ,M: Well, I'm going to make breakfast and check my email to see if anyone has responded to my advertisement for a new roommate. ,F: Right? ,M: What do you mean by "right"? ,F: Listen, who's willing to live with you? You cannot even take care of yourself. ,M: What are you talking about? I get up early every morning at 6 o'clock AM? ,F: Add about 6 hours to that. ,M: I always make nutritious meals. ,F: I don't think McDonald's big Macs and fries count. ,M: I keep my room very tidy. ,F: Ah, I think I saw some old dishes, empty pizza boxes and some real dirty socks under your bed.
(A) M: I actually work too hard to clean my room. But my room is still tidy. (B) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) M: I don't think my room is messy like you said. (D) M: Yes. I really have a healthy diet and a tidy room like you said.
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C