instruction:
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.
question:
F: Have you seen this story in The Herald? It says The Times is closing down in three months' time. ,M: Ben, that's good news. That newspaper is terrible. I won't miss it.
(A) F: Why do you feel disappointed about The Times? It is not going to close down. (B) F: Why do you feel joyful about The Times? It is closing down in two months. (C) F: You must feel joyful as The Times is going to close down in three months. (D) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?
answer:
C

question:
F: Hi, Tim. I was wondering if you'd like to drive me to the station tomorrow morning? ,M: I would be happy to drive you there. When do you need to go? ,F: I should get to the station an hour in advance. So I need to leave my house at 7:30.
(A) M: Alright, I'll drive to your home to pick you up at 7:30, I will come on time. (B) M: I didn't hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) M: Okay, 7:30 sounds reasonable, then we can go to the school at 8:00 together. (D) M: Alright, I'll come to your home at 8:30 and drive you to the airport.
answer:
A

question:
F: I had a strange dream last night. I dreamt of my teeth falling out. ,M: Then it means you will have good communications with people. It's a good indication that you allowed something out of your mouth.
(A) F: You are right. I must examine my teeth. (B) F: You are right. I don't need to worry about my dream. (C) F: I'm sorry, I didn't understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (D) F: You mean I should worry about my dream.
answer:
B