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: Tony was awarded a medal for rescuing several families from the forest fire. ,M: I really admire him. He was so brave.
(A) F: So you admire Tony's courage, don't you? (B) F: I'm sorry, I don't understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: Tony didn't save a man in the forest fire. Why do you admire his luck? (D) F: Although Tony didn't save anyone in the forest fire, you still admire his courage, right?

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: M: Doesn't that cloud look like a bear? ,F: No, it looks like a dog to me. That one over there looks like a bear.
(A) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (B) M: You are right. The first cloud looks like a dog. (C) M: Yes. The first cloud looks like a cat to me as well. (D) M: Yeah. The second cloud you said looks like a dog.

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: F: Good morning, sir. I'd like to ask you a few questions if I may. ,M: Well, I'm waiting to catch my flight. So I guess I can answer a few questions. ,F: Thank you, sir. First of all how often do you travel? ,M: I travel twice a month. ,F: Where are you flying to on this trip? ,M: I'm flying to Austin Texas. ,F: And where did you fly on your last trip? ,M: I flew to Portland Oregon. I've already been there 3 times. ,F: Really? Do you enjoy traveling for business? ,M: Yes, although I prefer staying in the office. ,F: What do you like most about traveling? ,M: I like visiting new cities and trying out new food. ,F: Thank you very much for your time today.
(A) M: No problem. I don't like staying in the office so I always travel once a month. (B) M: No problem. I love trying new things, so I like to travel. (C) M: You are welcome. I love trying new things, so I travel twice a year. (D) M: I'm sorry, I didn't catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?

SOLUTION:
B