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: Hello? W: Hello. Is that Mr. Jackson? M: Yes, it is. W: Mr. Jackson. I am a reporter from the TV station at school. As far as I know, you are a very successful teacher and quite popular among the students, so I want to ask you some questions. M: OK. W: Do you often give homework to your students after class? M: It depends. Maybe once or twice a week. W: Do you think it is good for your students to do a lot of homework? M: No, I don't think so. Too much homework takes too much of their free time. I seldom give homework to my students on the weekend. They need time to relax and rest, especially on weekends. W: You are a great teacher. By the way, what do you do in your free time? M: I'm a very good football player. My team won first place in our city tournament last year. W: Congratulations! Well, thank you for your help., Question: How often does Mr. Jackson give homework to his students? (A) Every day. (B) Once or twice a week. (C) Hardly ever.

SOLUTION: (B) Once or twice a week.

PROBLEM: W: Now,Mr. Martin. I've just read your own doctor's report. So you haven't been feeling very well lately, is that right? M: It's... it's my leg, doctor. My right leg. I keep getting a strange pain in it. W: Could you tell me what the pain is like? M: It's like... like boiling water running down my leg. It's been getting worse lately, too. I've been losing sleep. W: You mean the pain's been keeping you awake? M: Yes, that's right. It's been keeping me awake. W: Now, tell me, how long have you had this trouble? M: The pain? For about a year now. W: Hmm... Have you been getting tired lately after you have had a walk? For example, have you been getting a big short of breath, perhaps? M: Why, yes! Yes, I have, doctor! W: Hmm... I think we'd better give you a few tests here in the hospital. M: Do you think it's serious,doctor? W: Probably not. M: But... Doctor Cook, my local doctor, thinks it's only that I've been working too hard lately. W: That could be the reason. Don't worry, we'll find out soon., Question: What has caused the trouble? (A) The woman doesn't know yet. (B) He was burnt by boiling water. (C) He has tired himself out in his work.

SOLUTION: (A) The woman doesn't know yet.

PROBLEM: M: What's going on around here? Why is everyone changing offices? W: Haven't you heard? Where have you been anyway? M: I just got back from visiting the plant in Chicago. W: Well, there are a lot of changes being made here this week. M: Yes, I see. But what are they? W: For one thing, Martha and Jim are leaving. M: Where are they going?Did they get a higher position? W: Martha's going to the office in Atlanta. She is going to be in charge of the whole southern market. M: That sounds like a good position to me. What about Jim? W: He is going to manage the plant in California. M: And you? What about you? Are you going to rise to a higher position? W: Not yet, but I'm hoping I will. M: Don't you want to get a raise? I'd like the job in California. W: No, I want to stay here at the company office. This is the place to get noticed by top management., Question: Why does the woman want to remain in the company office? (A) She is fond of writing notices. (B) She is still new in her position. (C) She hopes to keep in close touch with her superiors.

SOLUTION:
(C) She hopes to keep in close touch with her superiors.