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: W: [A knock at the door.] Come in, please. M: Hello, Kate. Where's Jane? I want her to type this letter for me. W: I'm afraid she can't, Tom. She isn't working today. M: Oh, why? Is she ill? W: No. She's studying for an exam. M: An exam. Is she going to school? W: Yes, she is. She's learning Japanese in night school. M: I see. Are you going to night school, too? W: No, I'm not, not this year. But I'm thinking about taking a course next year. M: That's a good idea. Is it expensive? W: No, not very. Anyway, it's worth the money., Question: What will Kate do next year? (A) Go to Japan. (B) Change her job. (C) Go to night school.

SOLUTION: (C) Go to night school.

PROBLEM: W: Just look at this newspaper, nothing but murder, death and war! Do you still believe people are basically good? M: Of course I do. But newspapers hardly ever report stories about peace and generosity. They are not news., Question: What do we learn from the conversation? (A) The man is quite optimistic about human nature. (B) The woman is unsure if there will be peace in the world. (C) The woman is doubtful about newspaper stories.

SOLUTION: (A) The man is quite optimistic about human nature.

PROBLEM: W: How many students took the IELTS test last month? M: Well, let me see. Xixty had registered, but not everyone turned up. I believe we had 23 from Korea and 19 from Japan., Question: How many students took IELTS test last month? (A) 23. (B) 60. (C) 42.

SOLUTION:
(C) 42.