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: I can't stand this heat. I can't get my attention to studying for the midterm exam. I guess I'll have to go to the library this afternoon. ,F: I don't blame you. This dormitory doesn't have air conditioning. I can't study, either. My roommate and I are thinking about moving out to the other dorm, or an apartment that has air conditioning. ,M: Oh, I thought about moving to. But if I want to live in an apartment, I have to pay a lot of money for electricity. Do you know an air conditioner is cheaper today than it was 10 years ago? On the other hand, electricity is a lot more expensive today. ,F: I didn't know that. How much do we have to pay for the electricity? 5 years ago, it was possible to run an air conditioner 24 hours a day for mere $20 a month. Today, the same air conditioner in the same house cost more than $40 a month.
(A) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) M: That means $35 will cost to run an air conditioner 24 hours a day for 2 months 5 years ago. (C) M: Today, as five years ago, running an air conditioners 24 hours a day cost $20 for 2 months. (D) M: Electricity is cheaper today. 5 years ago, running an air conditioners 24 hours a day cost $40 for 2 months.

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: F: Sir, I love these shoes. Can you give me a better price? ,M: But these are hottest sellers marked at the going price. ,F: Just go down dozens of dollars. Say 150 OK? ,M: I'm sorry. That's the best offer in this whole night market. You can go around and check for yourself. ,F: Yeah, I might just do so.
(A) M: Go to another store and compare the price, I'm sure you will come back. (B) M: You need to pay at the full price, $150. (C) M: I'll help you wrap the shoes. You can go pay the $150 at the cashier over there. (D) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: F: How annoying. This thing breaks down almost once a week. ,M: It needs to be repaired. ,F: It sure does, but we have to walk up 6 flights of stairs at moment. ,M: Well, it's not bad for me to have a walk before work.
(A) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) F: Where shall we go by bus? (C) F: The elevator works well. (D) F: The elevator is broken.

SOLUTION:
D