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: Dad, look at this friendship quiz. ,M: Why don't you try it? The first question, how often do you get in touch with your friends? ,F: Hmm... My friends aren't in the same secondary school as me, and I dislike ringing people up. I don't call my friends, even once a week. ,M: That means seldom. Secondly, how many friends can you talk with when you are upset? ,F: Oh, I can't think of any. I usually talk with you or mom when I feel sad.
(A) M: Poor Susan. So you usually talk with your friends when you're upset. (B) M: Poor Susan. So you usually talk with me and your mother when you're upset. (C) M: Poor Susan. So you usually talk with me and your mother when you're happy. (D) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it.

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: F: Where will we go during this break? ,M: I was thinking of a place in Mexico. Do you remember when we went to that really hot place several years ago, where the water was almost as warm as the air, and we had a hard time sleeping at night? ,F: Yeah. ,M: I'd like to go back there. ,F: But... ,M: Don't worry though. We went during the summer last time, August I think. This time it'll be winter. It's perfect weather there in January. And we'll be able to watch the whales that live there from December to February.
(A) F: All right. So let's go to Mexico in January. (B) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) F: You're right. So let's go to Japan in February. (D) F: I agree with you. So let's go to Japan in August.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: F: Hi. How can we help you today? ,M: Yeah, I'd like to get my hair cut a little. ,F: Well, can we interest you in today's special? ,M: Um... nah, nah. ,F: We'll shampoo, cut and style your hair for one unbelievable low price of $9.99. Plus, we'll give you a clean shaved to help you relax. ,M: I just want to get my hair cut. A little of the top and sides. That's all.
(A) F: Cut and style your hair for one unbelievable low price of $9.99. (B) F: I'm sorry, I didn't catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: It costs you $7.99 only. (D) F: Cut your hair costs $9.9, and style it costs $19.

SOLUTION:
A