TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you will be shown a conversation and a question. You need to answer the question and choose the correct option based on the conversation. "W" and "M" in the conversations stand for "woman" and "man".
PROBLEM: M: When in Rome, do as the Romans do, they say. W: What do the Romans do? M: They live in Rome, of course, and go to work by car or bus. But sometimes it takes too long that way because of the traffic jams, so they walk. W: In other words, the Romans do what everyone else does. M: Yes, but they do it differently. Everything is different. W: What do you mean? M: Well, the climate is different for a start. It doesn't rain so much as it does in England. The sun shines more often. W: I envy them for the sun. M: I Know. You hate the rain, don't you? W: I certainly do. M: And a Roman really loves life. They always eat spaghetti and drink wine. W: Not always, but they like a good meal. Lots of tourists go to Rome just for food. M: Sure., Question: What does the woman hate? (A) Sun. (B) Rain. (C) Spaghetti.

SOLUTION: (B) Rain.

PROBLEM: W: Well, I find No. 258 rather attractive. M: You know, quality is as much important as the price., Question: What does the man imply? (A) The quality is more important than the price. (B) The quality is less important than the price. (C) The quality and the price are important.

SOLUTION: (C) The quality and the price are important.

PROBLEM: W: When did you become interested in collecting stamps? M: Oh, when I was about ten years old. It's an exciting hobby. You know, the first postage stamps were issued in Britain in 1840. W: Really? I didn't know that. I did know that the charge for mail delivery before the appearance of postage stamps was paid by either the sender or the receiner. How much was the usual charge? M: Oh, about ten cents for a short distance. But post of rices were losing money with that system. Rowland Hill an Englishman, suggested using postage stamps. Here's a picture of the first two stamps issued. W: They both bear a picture of Queen Victoria., Question: When were the first postage stamps issued? (A) In 1840. (B) In 1820. (C) In 1804.

SOLUTION:
(A) In 1840.