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: Jack, your new tie's so beautiful. Is it expensive? ,M: Not really. One tires $35. But if you buy 2 ties, you can save $5, so I bought 2.
(A) F: You paid $60 in total. (B) F: You paid $65 in total. (C) F: You paid $65 for 3 ties. (D) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: M: How can I help you, Ma'am? ,F: I was hoping you could look at my car today. For the past few weeks, it has been making very strange noises. ,M: What kinds of noises? ,F: It sounds as if something is being damaged in the wheels. It only happens when I'm slowing down. ,M: Whoa. It sounds like you need new brakes. You'll have to leave the car with us until tomorrow. ,F: Gosh, I was thinking you'd be able to get it back to me this afternoon.
(A) M: I can try but I am not sure because your engine doesn't work. (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: I will try my best. But first I need to check your brakes to see what happened. (D) M: Don't worry, your car works well except the wheels, I will replaced them at once.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: Excuse me, is this seat taken? ,F: No, I don't think so. ,M: Thanks. I am waiting for the train at 9:00 o'clock to Shanghai. Where will you go? ,F: What a coincidence! We are on the same train. ,M: Really? What is your seat number? ,F: No.5 on the second row, and you? ,M: I am on the third row No.10. ,F: Could you please keep an eye on my luggage? I want to go to the washroom. ,M: No problem.
(A) F: How about you go to the washroom after I buy a cup of coffee? (B) F: I didn't hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) F: Thank you for caring for the luggage, I'll be back as soon as possible. (D) F: And let's get on the train together since we are on the same row.

SOLUTION:
C