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: Ma'am! You forgot your phone. ,F: Oh, thanks. I couldn't live without this little thing. ,M: I know what you mean. It is of great significance to you. So, did you enjoy your dinner?
(A) F: Oh, yes. It's strange. I never forget my phone anywhere. (B) F: Oh, yes, I want to thank you again. The phone is extremely important to me. (C) F: I'm sorry, I didn't understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: Oh, yes. I really enjoy the service with my phone.

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: F: I notice an article in the newspaper about the problem of rapid growth of cities in America. I was wondering do you Americans carry out a birth control policy? Can Americans have as many children as they want? ,M: Yes, sir. We can have as many as we want, but most people decide to have only one or 2, and some people decide not to have any. ,F: Why do they decide not to have any? In the old days, we Chinese always wanted to have as many as possible. Some still do now.
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) M: Well, most Americans also decide to have as many children as they can. (C) M: I have no idea. Most Americans decide not to have any children. (D) M: Well, with the birth control policy, most Americans only have one or two children.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: M: Dear Aaron, and how are you? ,F: Quite well, thank you. ,M: I'm celebrating my ninth birthday, the day after tomorrow. ,F: Well, where is the function arranged? ,M: It is arranged in a hotel. ,F: Where is it? ,M: It is just next to my house. ,F: Will your uncle Vince attend the function? ,M: No, but he has sent me a camera as my birthday present.
(A) F: So, the hotel is just next to your school? Okay. Let's continue to talk about the birthday function. (B) F: So, your uncle Vince will not attend the function? Okay, I see. Let's continue to talk about the birthday function. (C) F: So, your uncle has sent you a TV as your birthday present? Okay, let's continue to talk about your uncle. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?

SOLUTION:
B