TASK DEFINITION: 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".
PROBLEM: W: One of the most interesting experiments with dolphins must be one done by Doctor Jarvis Bastian. What he tried to do was to teach a male dolphin called Bass and a female called Doris to communicate with each other across a solid barrier. M: So how did he do it exactly? W: Well, first of all, he kept the two dolphins together in the same tank and taught them to press levers whenever they saw a light. The levers were fitted to the side of the tank next to each other. If the light flashed on and off several times, the dolphins were supposed to press the left-hand lever followed by the right-hand one. If the light was kept steady, the dolphins were supposed to press the levers in reverse order. Whenever they responded correctly, they were rewarded with fish. M: Sounds terribly complicated. W: Well, that was the first stage. In the second stage, Doctor Bastian separated the dolphins into two tanks. They could still hear one another, but they couldn't actually see each other. The levers and light were set up in exactly the same way except that this time it was only Doris who could see the light indicating which lever to press first. But in order to get their fish, both dolphins had to press the levers in the correct order. This meant of course that Doris had to tell Bass whether it was a flashing light or whether it was a steady light. M: So did it work? W: Well, amazingly enough, the dolphins achieved a 100 % success rate., Question: What were the dolphins supposed to do when they saw a steady light? (A) Produce the appropriate sound. (B) Press the right-hand lever first. (C) Raise their heads above the water.

SOLUTION: (B) Press the right-hand lever first.

PROBLEM: W: Yesterday I met Mike in the street. M: It's impossible. He left for London the day before yesterday and hasn't come back yet., Question: What are they probably talking about? (A) A man (B) A book (C) A building

SOLUTION: (A) A man

PROBLEM: M: Mom, which day do you think would be the best day for a charity dinner party? W: Well, when will the last examination be held? M: Most of the exams finish this Friday. But there are some music exams that go on until the 23rd. W: I think you'd better wait until after that. When will this term end? M: On January 26th. W: Well, why don't you have it on the Saturday after that? M: Yes, that sounds like a good idea. W: How many students do you think will attend the charity dinner party? M: Oh, I think my roommates will all come. W: You mean five other students will come? M: Yes. Do you think I could ask Cousin Mark to make a video of the evening, mom? W: Certainly. I think he would be delighted to do that. I'll call and ask him whether he is free then. M: Thank you, mom., Question: When will most of the exams end? (A) This Friday. (B) On January 23rd. (C) On January 26th.

SOLUTION:
(A) This Friday.