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: What kind of music do you like? ,F: I like classical music, do you? ,M: Not very much. Classical music sends me to sleep.
(A) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (B) F: Although Jazz music sends you to sleep, I like it very much. (C) F: I didn't expect that you like Classical music like me. (D) F: But I really like Classical music.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: M: Mother's birthday is getting close. Have you thought about what to buy for her this year? ,F: Oh, I totally forgot. It's already May tenth. Her birthday is the day after tomorrow, right? ,M: Yes, I will get mom a beautiful dress. It will make her look younger. What do you want to buy? ,F: Since you will buy her a dress, I'll buy her something else. What do you think of a pair of shoes? ,M: Do you know what size she wears? It may not fit her if she doesn't try them on first. ,F: You're right. Do you have any suggestions? ,M: Well, she saw a handbag when I was shopping with her last week. She seemed to like it very much. ,F: Why didn't she buy it? ,M: She couldn't accept the price, but she really liked it. ,F: How about going downtown tomorrow morning? We can get the present for her there. ,M: OK.
(A) F: And then I'll buy the beautiful handbag for her birthday. I believe she'll love it! (B) F: Since you are going to buy the handbag for mom's birthday, I'll buy the shoes for her. (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: Let me buy the handbag for you tomorrow as your birthday present, my son.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: F: Well, Sir, we have asked all our guests to wear a jacket and a tie in our restaurant. ,M: I didn't know that, can I borrow a jacket and a tie now? ,F: I am sorry. You can't borrow a jacket or a tie from others. ,M: That I have to return to the hotel and fetch mine. ,F: Will you put off the time of the conference? ,M: Since you are the chairman we'd like to offer you the convenience. What time will you come back? ,F: I think I should be back at about 9:00 AM. ,M: We'll put it off to 9:30 AM. What about that? ,F: 9:30 AM will be fine with me. Thank you. ,M: You are welcome. ,F: By the way, How many people will attend the conference? ,M: 15.
(A) F: OK. 20 people is enough for this party. You will have a good time. (B) F: Sorry, we cannot have 15 people at our theater at the same time. (C) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (D) F: Good. 50 people will at this concert. That is enough. Thanks a lot.

SOLUTION:
C