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: So how was your lovely pet dog? ,F: It really makes me upset. ,M: What happened? ,F: It always makes loud noises at midnight. Whenever I fall asleep, it always barks.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: Yes, it never makes loud noises at midnight. It's not annoying at all. (C) M: Yes, it always makes loud noises at midnight. It is really annoying. (D) M: Yes, it never makes loud noises at midnight. It is a lazy dog.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: F: How much is this piano, please? ,M: $1000. ,F: My god! That's a fortune! ,M: But you must realize that this is the most famous brand. ,F: But it's too dear for me. ,M: That's the best piano hit our store. ,F: I just want to get one for my daughter to learn how to play the piano.
(A) M: If you want to buy yourself a piano, this one is perfect. It is a niche brand and is the best piano in our store. (B) M: I'm sorry, I didn't understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: This is the best piano we have and it costs only $1500. It should be the best choice for your son. (D) M: This piano will suit your daughter very well since it is the most famous brand. She must like it.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: F: I hear you just got back from Brazil. Did you enjoy yourself? ,M: Yes, I had a wonderful time. ,F: Really? Well, speaking of time, actually, I had a time problem here in the US. I was invited to my professor's house. He said to come at 7:00. I arrived at about 7:10 but I guess it was a little early. ,M: Why? What did your professor say? ,F: He didn't say anything. He was still in the shower. His wife opened the door. ,M: So they were still getting ready? Well, Americans usually show up at a party about 20 or 30 minutes late. But you weren't too early.
(A) F: Excuse me, do you know how to get to the Sao paulo's city center? (B) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (C) F: It seems I need to adapt to American customs as soon as possible. (D) F: I don't have any time problems in the US. But here is UK, I think I feel a little confused.

SOLUTION:
C