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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.
question:
F: Everybody thought Jack could defeat his challenger in the game. ,M: I thought so, too. He seldom fails.
(A) F: But fortunately Jack won the game. (B) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) F: But unfortunately Jack lost the game. (D) F: It seems that it was a draw.
answer:
C


question:
M: I'll pick you up at 10:45 tomorrow morning. ,F: How long will the journey last? It's a 3 and a half hour drive. And we should give ourselves 40 minutes to have lunch and another 10 to wait for the ferry.
(A) M: Your flight will take off at 10:45. (B) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) M: I want to travel to Chicago by train. (D) M: Don't worry, we have enough time to go on board.
answer:
D


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F: Congratulations on winning the speech contest, Peter! ,M: Thank you. ,F: Could you tell me some important factors in delivering a successful speech? ,M: Well, basically 4 points. Pronunciation, intonation, a well written essay and proper body language. ,F: But how do you use body language properly? ,M: The key point is that body language should be a natural aid to the ideas you express. Don't use body language simply because you think you should do so. ,F: I see. By the way, how do you benefit from such an experience? ,M: A lot! this public performance tests my English, strengthens my confidence and may bring me more opportunities.
(A) F: Really? This public performance doesn't strengthen your confidence? But you have taken part in a Chinese Speaking competition! (B) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) F: So, you mean you this public performance doesn't test your English although you have taken part in an English Speaking competition? (D) F: Wow, you have taken part in an English Speaking competition and you have learned a lot.
answer:

D