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: M: Is that a new computer? ,F: Yeah, my grandpa gave it to me as a graduation gift. Isn't it nice? ,M: It is. I can't believe it's so thin. What kind of computer is it? ,F: It's an Apple Macbook Air. It's very lightweight, and has a bunch of built in apps. I couldn't be happier with it. ,M: Do they have any other colors besides that one? ,F: I don't know. I like this color. I've ordered a pink cover for it, but it won't arrive for a couple of weeks. ,M: Does the computer have a disk drive? ,F: No, it doesn't. But I don't need one. All of my documents are on line. ,M: Well, you're very lucky. It will be great to have this when you start looking for jobs. ,F: I already have. Today I spent the day at the cafe working on my resume. This computer has great battery life.
(A) M: It is great. Since you have found a job, you can talk with your friend in the cafe. (B) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (C) M: Wow. I am happy to hear that you have worked on your resume in the cafe. (D) M: I saw you looked for a job there, but you have not graduated from school.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: Now we have five-day classes every week, so we have more spare time than before. ,F: How do you spend your time, Timmy? ,M: I have interest in playing the violin and I'll continue to practice playing it. ,F: Do you often take part in a concert? ,M: Yes, I like to listen to some music. At present, my major objective is to learn from others. ,F: Do you like classical music or pop? ,M: I like both. How do you spend your spare time then, Lily? ,F: Playing the piano is my favorite activity. ,M: Our hobbies are similar to each other. I hope we can often exchange experience together. ,F: So do I. But I am weak in the theory of music. ,M: Me too. Would you like to go with me to visit my uncle? He's a professor of the institute of music.
(A) F: I'm sorry, I didn't catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (B) F: Let's learn music theory together, so that we can make progress. (C) F: Well, as for me, I only like singing. I'm weak at performances. (D) F: Yes, I am only interested in reading, but I am good at music theory.

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: F: And so the man with the dark mask rescued the princess from her kidnappers. After helping her off her white horse, the hero leaned over and kissed her. ,M: Wait! I don't want to hear about all that romantic stuff. Why do these stories always have to have kissing in them? Yuck, I hate that. Can't you skip over this part and get to the good stuff? ,F: Well, dear, I think that's enough reading for today. You look like you need some rest. Maybe you'd better go to sleep now. It's too bad, though, because we were just about to get to the exciting part. ,M: OK, OK. Let's keep reading. I want to hear about the fighting and what happens to the bad king.
(A) F: Great. After the story ends, you should sleep. It's your bedtime. (B) F: It's already 10 pm. I'll finish this animal story and you can go sleep. (C) F: Good morning. Hope this story will help you wake up. (D) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?

SOLUTION:
A