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: Hello, Richard. Nice to meet you. ,M: Hi, Barbara. Haven't seen you for ages! ,F: I've just come back from Canada. I was helping in a research program and I stayed in a town near Toronto for 2 months. ,M: Oh, how nice! Did your program go smoothly? ,F: Yes, and I'm going back in March to continue. ,M: Did you enjoy your stay in Canada? ,F: Oh, yes. They were very nice people. I mean, the people I worked with, very friendly and very helpful. ,M: Did you travel a lot there? ,F: No, we were very busy trying to finish the first part before Christmas. But my friends took me to quite a few parties and I never forget the big meal on Thanksgiving Day, and the fun we had on Boxing Day.
(A) M: Ok, I see. You didn't enjoy your stay in Canada and the research program will be finished in March. (B) M: OK, I see. You really traveled a lot there and the research program was finished before Christmas. (C) M: So, part of the research program has been finished and your friends took you to quite a few parties? (D) M: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please?

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: What a nice garden! Look at these flowers. ,F: That would be a good shot. Can you take my picture here, dear? Please try to get the garden in the frame as well. ,M: Alright. Would you please stand closer to the flowers? Good. Smile. Say cheese. OK, got it. That's terrific. ,F: Thanks. Could you take one more from this angle? ,M: No problem. Got it! ,F: Now let's take one together. ,M: Do you know how to set it to take a picture of the 2 of us? ,F: Let me see. We just push this button. OK, come here! ,M: OK. Here I come! ,F: Cheese! ,M: Did it come out? ,F: Yes, but it's a little dark. ,M: Never mind. Let's go to the falls and try again. ,F: OK, let's go.
(A) M: Ok, you stand in front of the garden. I'll take a picture of you (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: Ah! Stand near the falls. It's perfect for taking pictures. (D) M: Please stand near the falls, I'll take the third photo of you.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: What's up? Are you still studying? ,F: Yeah, I'll be at it all night. ,M: When's the big test? ,F: Not for 3 days. But I have too many things to remember before then. ,M: You're taking this Spanish class so seriously. Don't you think you should lighten up a bit? ,F: I can't. Not only do I need to get good grades, but I also have to actually learn this stuff. Next year, I'm applying to a nursing program. And they give special financial help to students who speak 2 languages. ,M: Come on, you'll do fine. You always do fine. ,F: Only when I study hard. ,M: OK, but can't you take a little break? Hey, you should come get some fish with me. You know fish is actually very good for your brain.
(A) F: Are you really sure you want a beer? (B) F: Are you trying to tell me you want some coffee? (C) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: What you really want is fish, right?

SOLUTION:
D