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: M: I'm thinking about transfering out of state college into another school in the fall. W: After a year and a half? How come? I thought you liked it here. M: I do. But here our flight program doesn't give degrees, only licenses, and I need both a license and a degree. W: So where do you want to go? M: I wouldn't mind going to Makmillen university. It has an excellent reputation for its school of aviation, but I have a feeling it's very selective. W: But you've gotten good grades in the three semesters you've been in the state college, haven't you? M: Yah, mostly A's and B's. W: So what are you worried about then, just ask your professors to write letters of recommendation for you, and you'll be set., Question: What kind of career is the man interested in? (A) Publishing. (B) Education. (C) Aviation.

SOLUTION: (C) Aviation.

PROBLEM: M: Hello, I have just seen your advertisement. You haven't rented it out yet, have you? W: No, I haven't. Come in and have a look. M: Thank you. W: It's just a simple room. My son used to live in it. Now he is grown and long gone, and my husband died last year. So I thought maybe I'd take in a roomer. M: A nice, quiet house. That's what I'm looking for. W: This way, Sir. M: Oh, this is a very pleasant room. How much is the rent? W: Fifty dollars a week. I won't charge you anything for electricity, gas and heat. Oh, yes, you can use the kitchen and refrigerator too. M: Well, I like this place very much. But, you know, my government doesn't give me much money. So you know what I mean. W: Oh, yes. You seem like a very nice young man. What about $ 40? M: That's good, Mrs. ... W: Price. Susan Price. M: My name is Wang Li. I've just come from China to study at the university. W: Oh, isn't that lovely? M: May I move in tomorrow morning. Mrs. Price. W: Fine. I'll be expecting you around ten. If you don't mind, I'd like to have the first two weeks' rent in advance. M: OK. I'll give it to you tomorrow morning. See you tomorrow., Question: What is the man? (A) A salesman. (B) A university professor. (C) A foreign student.

SOLUTION: (C) A foreign student.

PROBLEM: W: What a memory I have! I did write down the number on a sheet of paper when I answered the phone this morning. But now the paper has disappeared without any trace. M: Don't worry. I'll be seeing Mr. Brown in an hour., Question: What do we learn from this conversation? (A) It was probably Mr. Brown's phone number that the woman wrote down. (B) It was just an hour ago that the man met Mr. Brown. (C) The woman forgot to write down the phone number.

SOLUTION:
(A) It was probably Mr. Brown's phone number that the woman wrote down.