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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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M: It's too hot. I'm not sure I can walk anymore. ,F: Oh, come on, you're not so old. I want to go to Monkey Island. ,M: Great. Let's go. I love monkeys. That's why I started dating with you. ,F: You're very funny today. As for me, I've always loved elephants and bears. I like their smell. Maybe that's why I chose you. ,M: Hahaha, I wish we could get some iced coffee somewhere. ,F: Yes, then I could buy you a coffee. ,M: Thanks. Hey, look at that polar bear. ,F: Oh, terrible. I can't believe they have him out in the sun like this. Isn't it too hot?
(A) M: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) M: I agree with you. The polar bear is in a pool. (C) M: I agree with you. The polar bear should be out in the sun. (D) M: I agree with you. The polar bear should not be out in the sun.
answer:
D

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F: What kind of music do you like listening to? ,M: I like music that has a fast beat and it's lively, like dance music which is sometimes too loud, though. You prefer classical music, don't you? ,F: Yes, I do. I find it very relaxing. I often listen to Mozart or bach in the evening after a hard day at work. ,M: I must admit that I like several pieces of classical music. ,F: Classical music is supposed to be good for your brain, research suggests that it makes your brain more active, students who listen to classical music while studying perform better. ,M: Really? Perhaps I should listen to classical music often. I heard that listening to classical music is helpful in reducing stress. ,F: Yes, that's why I listen to it in the evenings. I usually play it as background music while I'm cooking or doing other housework. But in the early morning when I get up, I prefer to listen to folk music which is more traditional.
(A) M: I'm sorry, I don't understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: It' s so nice to listen to folk music which is less traditional in the early morning. (C) M: That sounds great! In early morning, to listen to folk music. What an easy life! (D) M: That' s good to listen to folk music in the evenings. Thanks for your advice, uncle Joe!
answer:
C

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M: Welcome to the Hilton. ,F: I'd like to check in.
(A) M: No problem. Please show me your passport and flight ticket. Do remember not to bring anything which is forbidden by the customs. (B) M: No problem. There is your key to the hotel room. (C) M: No problem. I will book a table for you so that you can have your dinner at our restaurant. (D) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?
answer:
B