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: F: Hello Ralph, it's mom. ,M: Oh, morning, mom! ,F: Ah, it's 1:45. It's not the morning at all. What are you doing anyway? ,M: Well, I'm going to make breakfast and check my email to see if anyone has responded to my advertisement for a new roommate. ,F: Right? ,M: What do you mean by "right"? ,F: Listen, who's willing to live with you? You cannot even take care of yourself. ,M: What are you talking about? I get up early every morning at 6 o'clock AM? ,F: Add about 6 hours to that. ,M: I always make nutritious meals. ,F: I don't think McDonald's big Macs and fries count.
(A) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (B) M: Well. I usually eat fast food early in the morning. (C) M: Well. I admit I usually eat fast food. (D) M: I actually eat homemade meals early in the morning.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: F: I really have to be going. ,M: Why? Stay a little longer. ,F: No, I must catch the last bus.
(A) M: Why don't you want to go and catch the first bus? (B) M: I didn't hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) M: I don't get it why you don't want to stay a bit longer. (D) M: I'm not surprised that you won't stay longer and wanted to catch the first bus.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: I had to go downtown yesterday because I needed to mail a package at the post office. Since I was only a few blocks from Main Street, I went over to Martins. Did you know that Martins has gone out of business? I'm not happy about that. ,F: That's too bad, but I'm not surprised. A lot of family owned shops are closing because of the construction of shopping centers. ,M: Yeah, and don't forget about all the big stores that are being built too. The reason why people prefer to shop there is to save money. Everyone loves shopping centers in big stores due to the low prices and the huge selection. ,F: Not me. I loved Martins for their beautiful clothes and friendly sales people. When you were there, you almost felt like family. You'll never get that at a shopping centre or a big store.
(A) M: OK, I see. You feel sorry about Martins closing as you loved Martins for their beautiful clothes and friendly sales people. (B) M: So, as you didn't love Martins for their beautiful clothes and friendly sales people, you feel happy about Martins closing? (C) M: So, you feel sorry about Martins closing? But I think nobody loves shopping centers in big stores. Don't worry. (D) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?

SOLUTION:
A