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.

Q: M: I got some bad news today, the store where I work is laying off staff. ,F: Are they going to let you go?
(A) M: Unfortunately, maybe they will let me go. (B) M: I can keep my job. The store where I work will lay off staff days later. (C) M: Don't you want to hear my bad news? (D) M: I'm sorry, I don't understand. Could you say it again?

A: A
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Q: F: Are you going to be an engineer when you grow up? ,M: Yes, what about you? ,F: I want to be a teacher, but my parents want me to be a doctor.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: Oh, you want to be a teacher in the future. (C) M: Your parents want you to be a teacher in the future. But you want to be a doctor when you grow up, right? (D) M: You want to be a doctor when you grow up, right?

A: B
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Q: M: Susan, I was shocked to hear about your husband's illness. I'm so sorry. ,F: Thanks. I appreciate your sympathy. I hope he'll be alright, but this is his second heart attack in 5 years. He is not very strong physically. ,M: I understand how worried you must feel, but I'm sure things will come out all right. Is there anything I can do for you? I'll be glad to look after the kids while you go to the hospital. ,F: Thanks a lot. I might take you up on it tomorrow if you don't mind. ,M: Not at all. And please tell your husband we're all thinking about him and wishing him a fast recovery.
(A) F: I will, your sympathy makes me feel warm. (B) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (C) F: I will, you are a heroic people,thank you. (D) F: Oh, how sympathetic you are. Tell you a good news, my husband is out of danger now.

A:
A
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