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".

Q: W: Why didn't you call me last night. Peter? M: I did. But your line was always busy., Question: What does the man mean? (A) He tried calling the woman but failed. (B) He had no time to call the woman. (C) He called the woman but she was out.

A: (A) He tried calling the woman but failed.
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Q: M: Do you want your television repaired? W: Yes, but not by the man you suggested. M: Why not? The repairmen are very good and the charges are so reasonable. W: That may be, but I couldn't find the place. M: But you couldn't miss it. I told you it is at the first right after the railroad bridge. W: I took that. I went to the end of the road. There is no such place. M: Wait a minute. Perhaps it is the second right. Yes, I think it is. W: I should have known, whenever someone says "You can't miss it", you can be sure that you won't find it., Question: Why couldn't the woman find the repair shop? (A) She missed the right turn. (B) The man gave her the wrong directions. (C) She was a bad driver.

A: (B) The man gave her the wrong directions.
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Q: M: Welcome. W: Hi, John. Hey, you've done a good job decorating this place, really nice. M: Thanks, I am glad you like it. Can I get you a drink? W: No, thanks. Let's make dinner. I am getting hungry. M: Here is the kitchen. I will wash the onions first. Could you take the meat out of the fridge? It's in a yellow plastic container. W: Wow, this smells good. M: Could yon pass those potatoes to me, please? W: What are we having? M: My special dumplings, sweet and sour pork, beef with onions and green peppers, and a few side dishes like tomatoes with sugar. W: Sounds wonderful. What are you going to do next? M: I'll start preparing the meat stuffing. W: The dumplings are great. I wish I had the recipe. And could you tell me what's in this? M: Well, I put a lot of onions in it, and garlic and melon. W: Oh, I like garlic and melon., Question: What did the man ask the woman to pass him? (A) Salt. (B) Potatoes. (C) Sugar.

A:
(B) Potatoes.
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