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: Can I help you, Miss? W: No, thanks, I'm just looking. How much is that necklace? M: 2,999 dollars. W: Too expensive! My sister's birthday is tomorrow. I'm thinking what I should buy for her. M: You'll find that the prices of our goods are quite reasonable. W: Well, that's certainly nice to know. I'll take it. M: It's a good choice. I'm sure she'll love it. Cash or card, Miss? W: I hope so. Card, please. M: That comes to 3,199 dollars with tax. Please sign here., Question: Where does the conversation take place? (A) In a store. (B) In a factory. (C) In a museum.

SOLUTION: (A) In a store.

PROBLEM: W: Hey, do you want to go for a picnic in the park tomorrow afternoon? M: I can't. I just started coaching a boys' football team. We have a game tomorrow. W: Oh, that sounds fun. Maybe I can come see it. M: Sure! The game starts at two, but we'll be there at 1:00 to prepare. It'll be at the football field beside the high school, across from the post office. W: OK, great. I'll be there at 1:30, then. But why did you decide to coach a football team? M: Well, I thought it might be a bad idea at first, because I was so busy at work. But then I thought, why not?, Question: When did the woman promise to arrive? (A) At 1:00. (B) At 1:30. (C) At 2:00.

SOLUTION: (B) At 1:30.

PROBLEM: Daniel: Hey, Ashley. How many people are coming to the barbecue tomorrow? Ashley: Well, um, there's your family; that's four people. [ Okay. ] There are three from my work [ Okay. ], and then Mike and Megan from across the street. And you and me, of course. Daniel: Okay. So, what is everyone bringing? Ashley: Um, let's see. Here's my list. Um ... Your brothers are bringing hamburgers, cheese, and buns. Daniel: Oh! I'm glad they are in charge of that. [ Yeah, me too. ] You know, my brother, Jim ... He eats like a horse. [ Uh-huh. ] At the last barbecue, he put away at least, what, five hotdogs and five cheeseburgers ... Ashley: No, I think it was six. Six cheeseburgers. It might have been more hotdogs. I don't know. Daniel: He was still hungry! Ashley: I know. I don't know how he did it. He does that all the time, he's ... and he's not even fat. You'd think (he would be fat). Anyway. Oh, yeah, anyway. So, my friends from work said that they could buy chips and salsa [ Okay. ], and they're going to bring a salad [ Alright. ]. And one of them is vegetarian, and so she's going to bring her own veggie burger, so you don't have to worry about her. Daniel: Okay. That's ... That'll work out. Ashley: And Mike and Megan. You're going to love this. They're going to bring some of the corn from their garden. Daniel: Oh, their corn is always so, so good. Ashley: Yeah, I know. It's wonderful. Daniel: So, um, yeah. What about drink? Ashley: Well, we're going to have soda and juice, and ice water as well. Daniel: Okay. And what about dessert? Ashley: I already have some ice cream and some homemade apple pie in the fridge. Daniel: Oh. I can't wait. Ashley: This is going to be fun. Ashley: Yeah., Question: What are Daniel's brothers going to bring to the barbecue? (A) chicken (B) steak (C) hamburgers

SOLUTION:
(C) hamburgers