TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you will be shown a conversation. You need to write a question with three choices for the conversation. Your question should be answerable based on the conversation and only have one correct answer. Note that you don't need to answer your question. "W" and "M" in the conversations stand for "woman" and "man".
PROBLEM: Kelly: So, have you found a job yet? Josh: No, but, I have a few leads, so things are looking up. Kelly: But isn't that what you always say? Josh: Well ... uh ... this time is different. Kelly: What are you looking for this time, then? Josh: Actually, I want to work for a Web hosting company. Kelly: What would you do there? Josh: Well, in a nut shell, Web hosting companies provide space for people to store and run their Websites. Does it sound like I know what I'm talking about? Kelly: Oh, yeah, sort of. Josh: Well, And then, sort of? Well, they allow people to run their Web sites without having to buy and maintain their own servers, and I'd like to work in technical support, you know, helping customers resolve computer-related problems with their sites. And you know I'm a good communicator. Kelly: So, how's the pay for that kind of job? Josh: Well, most people I know start out with a very reasonable salary; you can earn pay increases depending on your performance. Kelly: So, what about benefits? Josh: Oh, the benefits are pretty good. They provide health insurance, two weeks (of) paid vacation a year, and opportunities for advancement. And in the end, I'd like to work in a management position. You know, sitting back, enjoying the view out of the twentieth-story window of the office building. Something like that. Kelly: Well, is there any long-term job security in a job like that? Josh: Uhh. That's hard to tell. I mean, the Internet is booming, and these kinds of companies are sprouting up everywhere, which is a good thing, but just like the dot-com era, you never know how long things will last. Kelly: Well, have you ever thought about going back to school to improve your job skills? Josh: Wait, wait. What are you suggesting? Kelly: Well, you know, more training might help you land a better job. Josh: Wh ... wh ... Are you trying to say something about my current job? I mean, is there something going on here? I mean, what are you saying? Kelly: You know, you did drop out of college. Josh: I know, I know, but I don't know. I'm just seeing my current job at McDonalds as a step up. [McDonalds!]. Yeah, but, you know, I don't have the resources to go back to school at the moment; however, the job I am looking at will pay for some classes after I have been with the company for six months. Kelly: Well, it looks like you have things planned out this time. Josh: If I last that long.

SOLUTION: In which field is the man looking for a job? (A) education (B) medicine (C) technology

PROBLEM: M: Time to eat! W: Oh, I'm starving. Where is Mom? M: Mom put me in charge of dinner because she's not feeling well tonight. W: But what is it ...and that smell? M: It's pizza. I just followed an old family recipe here,and ... W: Let me see that ...Oh, you're missing a page! M: Oh, uh, well, uh ...well I couldn't find the second page of the recipe. But don't worry, I have plenty of experience around the house. W: Let me try it. Oh, you put too much salt in it and it's burnt. M: Well, I think we'd better go out for dinner.

SOLUTION: What does the man cook for dinner? (A) A pizza. (B) A hamburger. (C) A sandwich.

PROBLEM: M: Miss Maggie? W: Yes, sir? M: Did you speak to Mr. Robinson? W: Yes, I did. I asked him to call later. He said he would call again in about an hour. M: That's fine. By the way, has Charlie photocopied my report yet? I need it this afternoon. W: Not yet. I told him to finish it by 11 this morning. M: Good. Did you tell Miss Martin not to call her boyfriend from here? W: Oh, yes. I told her not to use the office phone for personal calls. She won't do it again. M: I hope she won't. Her boyfriend lives in France! W: I'm sure she won't. Is there anything else, Mr. French? M: Hmm. Could you bring me a cup of tea? W: Sure.

SOLUTION:
Where did the conversation probably take place? (A) At Mr. French's office. (B) At Miss Maggie's house. (C) At Mr. Robinson's office.