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: Hello? W: Hello. Is that Mr. Jackson? M: Yes, it is. W: Mr. Jackson. I am a reporter from the TV station at school. As far as I know, you are a very successful teacher and quite popular among the students, so I want to ask you some questions. M: OK. W: Do you often give homework to your students after class? M: It depends. Maybe once or twice a week. W: Do you think it is good for your students to do a lot of homework? M: No, I don't think so. Too much homework takes too much of their free time. I seldom give homework to my students on the weekend. They need time to relax and rest, especially on weekends. W: You are a great teacher. By the way, what do you do in your free time? M: I'm a very good football player. My team won first place in our city tournament last year. W: Congratulations! Well, thank you for your help., Question: How often does Mr. Jackson give homework to his students? (A) Every day. (B) Once or twice a week. (C) Hardly ever.

SOLUTION: (B) Once or twice a week.

PROBLEM: M: Waitress! I think there's something wrong with our bill. W: No, I don't think so...$10 for the drinks, 15 for the small plate, and 20 for the main dish. M: What? I knew the cheese sticks were 15. I always order cheese sticks, but I thought the main dish was $10. W: Oh, that explains it. You think the bill should be $35. M: Yes, exactly. I was wondering what happened to the rest of my change. I should have gotten back 15, not 5! W: I understand. Sometimes people aren't honest, but I think this was an honest mistake. Didn't you order the sea cucumbers for dinner? M: Yes, and they were delicious. Best cucumbers ever! I'm so glad I'm a vegetarian. W: Sir, I am so sorry. Have you ordered sea cucumbers before? They aren't vegetables, you know. M: Really? I thought it was a vegetable that grew in the ocean. W: No. They're seafood. M: Oh, no! W: I'm so sorry, sir. I assumed you understood what you were ordering. M: Actually, Jenny took my order. Maybe I can talk to her. W: She had an emergency at home. I came in to take over her tables. But I'm sure if I talk to the manager, we can give you a discount for the order. M: That's OK., Question: Why does the man think his bill was wrong? (A) He forgot he had ordered a small plate. (B) He believed his waitress was dishonest. (C) He thought he ordered a cheaper main dish.

SOLUTION: (C) He thought he ordered a cheaper main dish.

PROBLEM: W: Hello, Mr. Jackson. M: Hello, Mrs. Jones. Come in and sit down. What's the matter? W: I have a pain in my tooth. M: Do you often have this pain? W: No, I don't. I've never had bad one like it before. M: When did it start? W: Three hours ago. M: You mean it started at one? W: Yes, as soon as I finished lunch. M: Well, have some porridge, milk and soup for meals for two days, and then you'll feel better. W: Can you give me some medicine? It's very painful. M: Yes, I'll give you pills. Take one three one three times a day, and come here in three days. I'll pull it if necessary., Question: Which following statement is CORRECT? (A) The doctor pulled the woman's tooth at last. (B) The woman was told to come back three days later to have a check-up. (C) The doctor gave her pills and told her to take two three times a day.

SOLUTION:
(B) The woman was told to come back three days later to have a check-up.