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: F: Jack, your new tie's so beautiful. Is it expensive? ,M: Not really. One tires $35. But if you buy 2 ties, you can save $5, so I bought 2.
(A) F: You paid $60 in total. (B) F: You paid $65 in total. (C) F: You paid $65 for 3 ties. (D) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: M: Hasn't it been hard for you without your sister and brother, mom? ,F: Yes, Sam, of course. We haven't seen each other for a long time. ,M: Mom, I have a surprise for you. I'll go on a business trip to Russia. I want you to come with me. You can meet them finally. ,F: No, Sam. It's very thoughtful of you, but I'm too old and sick to travel so far.
(A) M: Really? You don't think you are old and sick to travel? And you refuse my invitation because you haven't prepared for the trip? (B) M: OK, I see. You refuse my invitation because you are unsuitable for such a trip and you think you are too old and sick to travel so far. (C) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (D) M: Really? You think you are not sick to travel but you refuse my invitation because you prefer to travel with your sister?

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: F: Hello, Mr. White. Do you think it's possible for us to talk sometime today? ,M: I'd love to, Miss Wilson, But I 've got a pretty tight schedule today. I' ve got to finish reading the yearly financial report by 10:00. Then I have to drive to the airport to pick up an advertiser at 11. After that, I'll have a meeting with him over lunch. ,F: Can I see you after lunch? ,M: Well, let me see... After lunch, I have to attend a senior staff meeting, which may last about 2 hours. Can you come at 3:00? We can talk for an hour before I meet my sales team at 4:00. ,F: I'm afraid an hour is too short. What about tomorrow morning? ,M: 9 to 11, then I'll wait for you at the office.
(A) F: OK, I'll see you tomorrow morning. (B) F: I'll see you later in the afternoon. You won't read the annual financial report today, will you? (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: OK, I'll see you in the coffee shop tomorrow morning.

SOLUTION:
A