instruction:
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.
question:
M: I got some bad news today, the store where I work is laying off staff. ,F: Are they going to let you go?
(A) M: Unfortunately, maybe they will let me go. (B) M: I can keep my job. The store where I work will lay off staff days later. (C) M: Don't you want to hear my bad news? (D) M: I'm sorry, I don't understand. Could you say it again?
answer:
A

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M: Was that the telephone ringing? ,F: I didn't hear anything. ,M: I thought I heard it ring 2 or 3 times. ,F: Sometimes when the windows are open, you can hear the neighbor's phone. ,M: Well, I'm expecting an important phone call and I don't want to miss it.
(A) F: Relax. You're so nervous. You already missed the important phone call. Maybe you should call them back. (B) F: I'm sorry, I didn't understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) F: Relax. You're so calm. You should be nervous in case you miss the important phone call. (D) F: Relax. You're so nervous. You should be more calm to wait for the important phone call.
answer:
D

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M: Can you tell me how to reach the bank please? ,F: Which bank? There are 2, the Allied Irish Bank and the Bank of Ireland. ,M: I have an AIB past card and I want to get money from the bank. ,F: You need to go to the Allied Irish Bank, which is near the local shopping centre, Dunnes stores. ,M: How do I get there? I have no knowledge of this area. ,F: Cross the road and turn left at the other side, walk along the footpath until you reach the traffic lights. You will see a shopping center on the right hand side. Walk across the road and turn right after the shopping center, keep going straight for about 100 meters and the bank is on your left. ,M: It sounds a little bit difficult. How far is it from here? ,F: It's not so difficult. It's about 5 minutes walk from here. I can draw a map for you if you wish.
(A) M: With the map you will draw for me later, I believe I can easily find the Drugstore. (B) M: Your map will be a great help for me to find the bank! (C) M: I'm fine. You don't really need to show me the way to the Bank of Ireland. Thanks any way. (D) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
answer:
B