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: Eddie, you've got to come over and see my parrot. It's learning so many words now. ,M: Really? Last time I saw him all he could say was something that sounded like hello. ,F: Well, now, he can a sing a song too. ,M: Which song did you teach him? ,F: Calorie. You know that popular song by a group of girls right? Actually I didn't teach Goby the words. I was dancing to the song on the radio and he just picked it up. ,M: That's a pretty smart bird. I'll come over after school today. Let's take a video of him and put it on line.
(A) F: I'm sorry, I don't understand. Could you say it again? (B) F: I will send you the link, so you can watch the video online after school today. (C) F: Come to my house after school, I will take videos of you. (D) F: My bird would be waiting for you to teach him more words after school today.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: M: Hamilton High School, can I help you? ,F: Yes, I have some questions to ask. My son hopes to study in your school. ,M: Welcome. I am glad to help you. ,F: Thanks. We just knew about the school yesterday. What if I miss the application deadline? ,M: You can still apply as a "late". Your application will be given a number. We will take students in number order. ,F: Does my child get transportation? ,M: If you live more than 3 miles, 3 miles included, away from our school, your son can qualify for transportation. ,F: How can I reach my son's teacher? ,M: You can leave a message in the office at 310-280-1501. You can also send them an email. All emails are listed on our website. ,F: What if the teacher doesn't get back to me? ,M: If there is no response, please call the director at 310-280-1452. ,F: My child is into music. Can he continue to develop his interest?
(A) M: Yes, and the director's telephone number is 310-280-1452. (B) M: I'm sorry, I didn't catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) M: Yes, and the tutor's telephone number is 310-280-1452. (D) M: Yes, and the director's telephone number is 310-280-1501.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: I'm really tired from packing all these boxes for 3 hours. It's about time to call it a day. ,F: I know, maybe we could do it first thing tomorrow morning. ,M: Why not? These orders are not urgent.
(A) F: Let's order some boxes. (B) F: Let's continue working. (C) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) F: Let's go home and rest.

SOLUTION:
D