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: Good morning, Madam. Are you being helped? ,F: No, I'm not. ,M: Where? I can certainly help you if you'd like some advice. This skirt and scarves over here are back in style. ,F: Oh, I'm here to look for a winter coat. ,M: How about this one? It's made of very high-quality wool. ,F: It's nice but actually I need something warmer. This would work if I were staying here in Los Angeles. But it's too light for Chicago winter. ,M: Ah, you need a very heavy coat. Then please follow me. This one here is a good value and is one of our warmest coats. It's also quite fashionable and very comfortable. ,F: Would it be possible to get a discount on it? ,M: Maybe we can give you a 5% discount. ,F: OK. I'll take it. ,M: Can interest you in some gloves? They are 10% percent off now.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: No. Although the skirts are 10% percent off now, I do not want to buy. (C) F: No, thanks. I already have gloves, I do not need buy a new pair. (D) F: Thanks for recommending gloves to me, but I do not need them here in London

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: F: How much is this piano, please? ,M: $1000. ,F: My god! That's a fortune! ,M: But you must realize that this is the most famous brand. ,F: But it's too dear for me. ,M: That's the best piano hit our store. ,F: I just want to get one for my daughter to learn how to play the piano.
(A) M: If you want to buy yourself a piano, this one is perfect. It is a niche brand and is the best piano in our store. (B) M: I'm sorry, I didn't understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: This is the best piano we have and it costs only $1500. It should be the best choice for your son. (D) M: This piano will suit your daughter very well since it is the most famous brand. She must like it.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: M: Hi, you look upset. What's up? ,F: I haven't been sleeping well, recently. ,M: What's the problem? ,F: I tried to go to bed early, but I just couldn't fall asleep in bed with the other girls' lights on, and noises now and then. I'm a light sleeper.
(A) M: So, you have been sleeping well recently. You are upset because you have to go to bed early? (B) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (C) M: So, you are a light sleeper and you are upset because you haven't been sleeping well? (D) M: So, you tried to go to bed lately, and you are upset because you have to share a room with others?

SOLUTION:
C