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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.
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F: What do you think about this idea? Going for a picnic. ,M: Well, I'm not sure, I think it's a bit boring. I think barbecue on the beach would be more fun. ,F: Yes, I agree, but it's quite a lot of work. Someone has to stand here and cook all night. I think we should go to a restaurant instead. ,M: That's true, but it's quite expensive to go to a restaurant. ,F: Well, what about having a party at someone's house? We could order a pizza or just some hamburgers. ,M: I suppose so, I think a fancy dress party is a good idea. We could have a competition and decide who is wearing the best clothes.
(A) F: I agree with you. Having a picnic is the best idea. (B) F: Yeah. We should have a barbecue on the beach. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: Yeah. We will have a fancy dress party and a barbecue.
answer:
C

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F: Hi, Bob, do you know anything about boxing? ,M: Yes, it's a sport that does good to bodybuilding. ,F: Oh, I just think it is about fighting.
(A) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) M: Although boxing isn't good for bodybuilding, how could you think it is about fighting? (C) M: Haha, a lot of people think boxing is fighting like you do. (D) M: Yes, as you said, boxing is a skill, but it's not good for bodybuilding at all.
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C

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F: Sam, I heard your band is going to play at the student center this Friday night. When will it begin? ,M: It begins at 7:30 and will last for an hour. It'll be my last time to play in the band, you know. ,F: What? I cannot believe it. Don't you love music? ,M: I do love music, but I just can't be a full-time student and still practice with the band every night. You know I've fallen behind my classmates. I want to go to a good college. I'm afraid I won't make it if I keep playing in the band. ,F: So what do others in the band say? ,M: They're very sorry about my decision to leave, but they respect my decision. Luckily, they found a new guitarist to take my place. So next time when you go to watch their performance, you'll see a new guitarist.
(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: I will miss the sound of the piano you play. (C) F: Tell me your time playing guitar in the choir. (D) F: What a pity! Your are the best guitarist in the world.
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D