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: Morning, Sue. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country? ,F: Yes, thanks. We had a great time and some friends went with us. ,M: Where did you stay? In a hotel? ,F: No, we camped in the mountains near Snowden. We cooked all our meals over an open fire.
(A) M: You stayed in the hotel during the holiday. No wonder you had a bad time. (B) M: I'm sorry, I don't understand. Could you say it again? (C) M: Wow, it must a wonderful experience to stay at the camp in the country. (D) M: Oh, you camped in the mountains near Green, which is a good choice.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: F: It's January and it's been raining the whole month. How long does the rainy season last here? ,M: About 4 months. It begins in early November and lasts until February.
(A) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (B) F: The rainy season will end in November. (C) F: The dry season will end in February. (D) F: The rainy season will end in February.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: M: Next week I'm going to New York to sign a business contract. What would you suggest I see while I'm there? ,F: You should definitely see the UN Building and from there, you could walk over to Broadway and see a movie or drama. ,M: How about New York's universities? I'm especially interested in learning about their schools there and the courses they offer. ,F: Columbia University and New York University are two of the best schools in the city. I'm sure they offer excellent courses. ,M: Do you have a map of the city? ,F: Yes, I have one right here in fact. I can give you this one but I'd also suggest that you stop at the visitor's office near the train station. They will have good up-to-date maps and they can give you more tourist information about the city.
(A) M: I'm sorry, I didn't understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) M: OK, I will ask visitor's office for help as soon as I get lost. (C) M: OK, I will get a map on visitor's office. (D) M: I will take a map at the UN office directly.

SOLUTION:
C