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: F: Here are your cold dishes, sir. ,M: Thank you. I wonder why it Chinese dinner always starts with cold dishes instead of hot courses. Could you explain that to me? ,F: Certainly, sir. It's a custom in our country to serve cold dishes first as they have been prepared before hand. ,M: Oh, I see. The chefs in your country are just in the habit of preparing cold dishes first. ,F: I'm afraid that's not exactly right, sir. Chinese people usually regard the dinner party as an occasion for a friendly chat. ,M: Yes, I quite agree. But what does that have to do with serving cold dishes first? ,F: Well, people usually talk more and eat less at the beginning of the dinner. Therefore, if hot courses were served they would get cold very quickly. ,M: I see, but the problem is that I'm already full when it comes to the wonderful hot courses. And I often miss the chances to enjoy many Chinese dishes.
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: It's just a habit of Chinese chefs. (C) F: Hot dishes would get cold during the chat. (D) F: Hot dishes would get cold during the chat, so people chat less at the beginning of the dinner.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: F: Mr Parker. When did you arrive home yesterday evening? ,M: At about 8:00 o'clock? ,F: What did you do right after you entered your flat? ,M: Well, I washed my hands and then watched the Sports News. ,F: When did you have supper? ,M: At about 8:45 I guess. ,F: Did you stay at home all evening? ,M: Yes. ,F: But your friend said, that he phoned you several times between 8:00 and 9:00. But you didn't answer. ,M: Well, I think I was in the bath at that time. ,F: No, you weren't, you were not even at home last night, you robbed a bank in James Street.
(A) M: So, you mean I was not even at school last night and I had been to James Street the night before? (B) M: So, you mean I was not even at home last night and I had been to James Street the night before? (C) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) M: Really? You mean I robbed a bank in Smiths Street and I had been to my friend's home the night before?

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: M: Maria, do you like to read? ,F: Yeah. But right now I'm really busy with work, so I don't have alot of time to read. But when I'm on vacation or whenever I have free time, I like to read books. ,M: What kind of books? ,F: I like to read novels the most, but I also like biographies. And I enjoy reading about teaching practices, so that I can become a better teacher. And a little bit of history, too.
(A) M: Really? You dislike to read novels and your favorite type of book is the biography? (B) M: I didn't hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) M: Really? You don't like history book at all and your favorite type of book is novel? (D) M: Okay, I see. Your favorite type of book is novel but you also like biographies.

SOLUTION:
D