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: W: What a great day! Hey, Tom, do you want to go to the beach this weekend? M: Yeah, that is a great idea. Maybe Sara would like to come along with us. W: I doubt it. M: Why? You are kidding! You know, she loves watching the sea. W: But yesterday afternoon she told me that she would go home this Saturday. M: What happened? W: She said that her mother was ill and stayed in the hospital, and therefore she wanted to go home to see her. M: I am sorry to hear that. Well, What do you think? Should we take some food? W: That sounds great. Maybe we could have a picnic on the beach. Then let's take some sandwiches, chips, and uh...some salad as well. M: We should also take some drinks like Coke and beer. W: Good. In addition, we had better pack beach towels and sun cream. M: OK. Please don't forget to give me a call and let's go down together., Question: What does the man ask the woman to do at the end of the conversation? (A) Make a phone call to him. (B) Pack towels and sun cream. (C) Take some sandwiches.

SOLUTION: (A) Make a phone call to him.

PROBLEM: M: Wow, your coat's got very dirty. Did you fall? W: Yes, I had a terrible experience on the underground train when I was on the way to work. I tell you, a man came up to me and pulled out a knife. He pointed it right at me. M: Oh, no. Are you all right? Did he hurt you? W: No, he didn't, but he took my handbag. M: Then what happened? What did you do? W: I caught hold of his knife and he pushed me to the floor. M: Oh, no. Why did you catch hold of his knife? That's dangerous. W: I don't know. I didn't think. M: What did the other passengers do? Did they help you? W: Yes. Two men ran after the robber and held him. M: Did the police come? W: Yes, the police were called and two policemen came and took the robbers to the police station. M: What a story! Thank God, you are all right., Question: What did Joan do when the robber pointed a knife at her? (A) She asked the passengers for help. (B) She ran to a policeman for help. (C) She caught hold of his knife.

SOLUTION: (C) She caught hold of his knife.

PROBLEM: Game Show Host: Hello, everyone and welcome to the Dating Game, where men and women meet the people of their dreams. Now, let's have our contestants introduce themselves, and then Sarah can ask some questions. Here we go. Contestant number one. Ryan: Hi, Sarah. My name is Ryan, nd I'm 27 years old, and I work as a doctor at City Hospital. I enjoy reading books on history, hiking with my dog, Amelia, and eating Japanese food. I also like a woman who loves adventure, is open to new ideas, and likes discussing world politics and government. Game Show Host: Okay. Well, thank you, Ryan. Let's go on to Contestant Number 2. Nate: Hi. I'm Nate. I'm 24 years old, and I am a guitar player in a rock band. I love traveling to new countries, watching action movies, and playing video games with my friends. And I love women who like my music, don't mind loud rock music, and a person who loves a good cheeseburger over the grill. I think I'm the man for you. Game Show Host: Well, thank you Nate. That's Contestant Number 2. Let's go on to Contestant Number 3. Charles: Hello. My name is Charles. I'm 29 years old, and I teach English at the University of Utah. In my free time, I enjoy mountain biking, gardening, and raising chickens in my back yard. I also help feed the homeless once a week. I also speak three languages, and I prefer women who have a good sense of humor, and cook all kinds of food, and who find joy in serving others. Game Show Host: Well, there we have it. Three contestants. And we will have Sarah ask these contestants questions after right after this commercial break., Question: Charles is _________ years old. (A) 27 (B) 28 (C) 29

SOLUTION:
(C) 29