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: Do you know Mister Green works in a hospital? ,F: Yes, I heard that the hospital is near the railway station.
(A) M: But I'm so surprised to hear that he works in the railway station. (B) M: But I'm so surprised to hear that he works in a hospital, and it's so inconvenient that the hospital is far away from the railway station. (C) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) M: But I'm so surprised to hear that he works in your company.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: F: Come quick, Andrew, it's your favorite basketball match. The Detroit Pistons versus the Los Angeles Lakers. ,M: Great, how long has it been going? ,F: About 5 minutes, the score is 12 to 12. ,M: Oh look, what a nice shot! ,F: You're always so excited while you're watching basketball games.
(A) M: Yeah, although it is not a nice shot, I still find basketball match violent. (B) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (C) M: Yeah. The Detroit Pistons versus the Los Angeles Lakers! What an exciting basketball match! (D) M: You mean I am not so excited? Yeah, I find basketball match boring.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: Nice to see you, Mary! Come in, please! ,F: Thank you Tom, but I am afraid not now. I've come only to return the book borrowed from you. ,M: Wonderful. I've been waiting for you a long time and longing to know what you think of it. ,F: It is very interesting and I've learned a lot from it. ,M: Well, so it is with me. ,F: Oh, sorry. I can't go on talking about it with you any longer. ,M: It doesn't matter. Better stay here for another 10 minutes. ,F: No, I'll go and buy some food in the shop and I have to say goodbye to you. ,M: Goodbye.
(A) F: I'm sorry, I didn't understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) F: I'll give you a lift. (C) F: I'll take with you until noon. (D) F: Let's continue our discussion first and I'll buy some food later.

SOLUTION:
A