TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you will be shown a conversation and a question. You need to write an implausible answer to the question. Even though there exist multiple wrong answers, we only need a single wrong answer. "W" and "M" in the conversations stand for "woman" and "man".
PROBLEM: W: There are many interesting stories about how a baby learns to say its first word. Now Mike, would you like to share your story with us? M: OK, here's my story, I was about 18 months old I think and I had just started to say my first word. Every time a truck went by, I would shout a word that sounded like a track, but to everyone else, it sounded nothing like it. My parents tried to correct me, but failed. Then, about three months later, we traveled to New York, as we were waiting for our plane at the air?port. I looked out of a huge window, at that very moment I saw the largest truck in the world, I had to tell someone about this. I turned to my father who was standing next to about a thousand people waiting for the very flight and screamed "Track! Track!" My father tried hard to shut me up, but I was so excited, I kept screaming my special word. My poor mother decided she didn't know this baby and then ran into the ladies-room where she hid until I finally stopped. Well, I learned how to say truck correctly, and soon I was talking like a normal child. However, my parents will never forget the very first word I produced in my life., Question: What is the first word the baby tried to say?

SOLUTION: OK.

PROBLEM: Jack: Peter, people around the world come to America to live, work and study, so to understand America in terms of its cultural differences is very important. Peter: I couldn't agree with you more, Jack. Americans are much more assertive than most foreigners. For example, Americans begin a discussion with a focus on accomplishments and concrete facts. Jack: You're right. America is a rather individualistic society, with less social pressure to conform. So you will need to become more assertive and to speak out on your own behalf. Peter: Another aspect of American behavior is Americans are more guarded about personal space. So when you are talking to an American, don't stay too close. This personal distance is not due to body odor or bad breath, but because closeness lends a sense of intimacy that is out of proportion to the relationship at the moment. Jack: Yes. Also, try to avoid physical contact while you are speaking. Touching is a bit too intimate for casual acquaintances. So don't put your arm around their shoulder, touch their face, or hold their hand. Shaking hands when you initially meet or part is acceptable, but this is only momentary. Peter: In many cultures, eye contact is a sign of disrespect, which is not the ease in America. In fact, it is an indication of openness, honesty, and enthusiasm., Question: According to Peter, eye contact is not an indication of ______.

SOLUTION: openness

PROBLEM: W: Good morning, Mr Thompson. My name is Mary Brown. M: Good morning, Ms Brown. Take a seat, please. W: Thank you. M: Well, Ms Brown, could you please tell me about yourself? W: Yes, of course, I'm 18 years old and just graduated from Peterson Secretary School. I read your ad. in the newspaper and know that you are looking for a secretary. M: Could you tell me what you can do? W: I can do whatever a secretary is expected to do, such as typing, receiving phone calls, sending faxes, and writing reports. M: Well, it seems that your qualifications for the job are excellent. Could you tell me what kind of salary you are expecting? W: I saw in the ad. that this position offers a salary of around 2,013 a month. M: That's right. W: That would be fine with me. M: Is there anything you would like to know about the job? W: No, not so far. M: Good, thank you for coming, Ms Brown. I've enjoyed meeting and talking with you. We'll let you know the result as soon as possible. W: Thank you. I appreciate the time you've given me., Question: What was the result of the interview?

SOLUTION:
Ms Brown was given the position.