TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you will be shown a conversation and a question. You need to answer the question and choose the correct option based on the conversation. "W" and "M" in the conversations stand for "woman" and "man".
PROBLEM: M: Good morning, I'm one of the students who rented your flat. It's 55 Park Road. W: Oh, yes. Everything all right? M: Not exactly. I'm afraid there are a couple of problems. W: Oh! I'm sorry to hear that. What kind of problems? M: Well, we haven't had any hot water for a couple of days now. I wonder if you could send someone to have a look at it. W: Of course. I'll get someone to come around at the weekend. M: Well, could he come around a bit sooner? I don't think we can manage until the weekend. W: I see. Okay. I'll send someone over this afternoon then. M: There's also the matter of the fridge. We all assumed there would be one in the flat when we moved in, because that's what we read from the advertisement in the newspaper. W: Ah, yes. Sorry about that. I got rid of the old fridge, but I didn't get around to ordering a new one yet. I'm really sorry. I'll order one today and get it delivered to you tomorrow. M: We bought one on the Internet actually. But could you pay us back? W: Of course. Just tell me how much you paid for it. M: It's 260 pounds. Thank you., Question: How did the students know about the flat? (A) From a friend. (B) From a newspaper. (C) From a house agency.

SOLUTION: (B) From a newspaper.

PROBLEM: W: Stan, you've already finished your essay? I've been working on mine for two weeks, and I'll need another week before it's finished. M: I know, Jenny, it's a huge project - researching. thinking of an argument and then finding details that show the argument is true. W: That part only took me one week. But writing and rewriting,and then deleting and writing again ...that's killing me! M: That part didn't bother me. W: What's your secret? M: I write an outline: a basic plan of what I'm going to say. And then I fill it in with topics for each paragraph. After that,I put notes about what details to include. W: That sounds hard. M: It's easier than you think, and when it's time to write, everything goes really smoothly. I have an outline from last semester that I could show you, if you're interested., Question: How long does it take Jenny to write her paper altogether? (A) Three weeks. (B) Two weeks. (C) One week.

SOLUTION: (A) Three weeks.

PROBLEM: W: Clinic. Can 1 help you? M: Good afternoon. This is Frank Stone. I want to make an appointment with Doctor Milton, please. W: OK, Mr. Stone. We have you on our records. Can you manage this afternoon? M: I'm afraid not. 1 can manage tomorrow. W: I'm afraid Mr. Milton is not on duty tomorrow. He'll be here the day after tomorrow. That's Thursday, March 27th. M: Fine. W: Will 5:20 be all right? M: Well, yes. But what time is the clinic closed? W: We start from 9:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p. m. on weekdays. We don't work at the weekend. M: I'd prefer a later time so that I can come along after work. W: Then what about 6:15? M: Well, that's fine., Question: What time has finally been fixed for Mr. Stone to come? (A) 5:30 p. m., Wednesday. (B) 6:15 p. m., Wednesday. (C) 6:15 p. m., Thursday.

SOLUTION:
(C) 6:15 p. m., Thursday.