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: Helen, how do you like your new apartment? ,F: Well, I wish I had moved in, the man who lives upstairs often plays the piano till midnight. I really cannot stand it. ,M: Why don't you ask him to stop? ,F: I've tried, but it doesn't work, he never listens to me. What's worse, he isn't the only one that I cannot stand. The woman who lives next to me often comes over to borrow things, but she seldom returns anything. ,M: Then, don't lend her anything. ,F: Now I don't even open the door when she knocks, but it makes me uncomfortable. I'm afraid I'll have to move again. ,M: You can move in with my sister Susan. The girl Jennifer, who is sharing her apartment has moved out, so she has a free room now. ,F: That's great, your sister is such a good girl. Everyone likes her. I'll call her and move as soon as possible. After all, I need to sleep well at night, in order to do well in the coming exam.
(A) M: Yeah, you never talked to the neighbors before, so it's time to do so. (B) M: I'm sorry, I didn't understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: Just call her as soon as it's needed. Susan will be happy to help you. (D) M: Sure. I will also call my mom Susan to tell her about your phone call.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: Next week I'm going to New York to sign a business contract. What would you suggest I see while I'm there? ,F: You should definitely see the UN Building and from there, you could walk over to Broadway and see a movie or drama. ,M: How about New York's universities? I'm especially interested in learning about their schools there and the courses they offer. ,F: Columbia University and New York University are two of the best schools in the city. I'm sure they offer excellent courses. ,M: Do you have a map of the city? ,F: Yes, I have one right here in fact. I can give you this one but I'd also suggest that you stop at the visitor's office near the train station. They will have good up-to-date maps and they can give you more tourist information about the city.
(A) M: I'm sorry, I didn't understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (B) M: OK, I will ask visitor's office for help as soon as I get lost. (C) M: OK, I will get a map on visitor's office. (D) M: I will take a map at the UN office directly.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: I can't sleep, Lisa. I'm gonna call in sick tomorrow. ,F: You should go to see the doctor. This is the third time this week you've stayed up all night. Are you alright? ,M: I'm not sure anymore. I feel fine and I get tired when it gets late. But then I just stay awake. ,F: I'll call doctor Choi at 9:00 to make an appointment. ,M: I'm fine. I'll come to bed. ,F: Please do. You only get a couple hours of sleep at most before you have to wake up for work. ,M: I think I should stay home. ,F: Are you stressed about something? ,M: Yes. It's the new director. She is not a pleasant person to work for. 3 People have quit in the past 2 weeks. Everyone walks around the office scared and silent. ,F: Why didn't you tell me this before? ,M: I didn't want to bother you with it. I can't afford to quit without lining up another job.
(A) F: I'm sorry, I don't understand. Could you say it again? (B) F: Although your director is a nice person, you cannot quit because you haven't found another job. (C) F: You are right. You can't quit your job since you haven't found another job. It is too risky for you. (D) F: I see. You didn't quit your job because your wife advised you to keep it. Besides, you like your new director.

SOLUTION:
C