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: I'm stressed out by holiday parties with lots of treats like cookies, candies and chips as if that wasn't enough. I haven't really been able to exercise and I think I've gained 10 pounds recently. ,M: I'm sorry to hear that. But you are not alone. Many people gain weight.
(A) F: Yes, I enjoy the parties, but the only thing I am not satisfied is the lack of cookies. (B) F: You are right! I do ecercise regularly, so I haven't put on weight recently. (C) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (D) F: That's normal for us. I like eating food at parties so that I have put on weight a lot.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: F: Tony was awarded a medal for rescuing several families from the forest fire. ,M: I really admire him. He was so brave.
(A) F: So you admire Tony's courage, don't you? (B) F: I'm sorry, I don't understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: Tony didn't save a man in the forest fire. Why do you admire his luck? (D) F: Although Tony didn't save anyone in the forest fire, you still admire his courage, right?

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: M: $1000. ,F: My god! That's a fortune! ,M: But you must realize that this is the most famous brand. ,F: But it's too dear for me. ,M: That's the best piano hit our store. ,F: I just want to get one for my daughter to learn how to play the piano. ,M: Then how about this one made in New York? It's priced at only $620. ,F: I hope its quality is guaranteed. ,M: Oh, yes, madam. As ours is a well known store, our goods are always dependable. ,F: Can you make it any cheaper? It's the first time that I've visited your store. ,M: For the first time, I'll make it an even figure $600.
(A) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) F: $600 is a fair price. Can you deliver it to my house before the twenty-first December? (C) F: OK, I will pay you $620 for this piano even though your store is not very well know. (D) F: $600 is a affordable price. I will buy this one made in Washington for my son.

SOLUTION:
B