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: W: Now you've seen this table of figures about the pocket money children in Britain get? M: Yes. I thought it was quite interesting, but I don't quite understand the column entitled change. Can you explain what it means? W: Well, I think it means the change from the year before. I am not a mathematician, but I assume the rise from 70p to 90p is a rise of 25 percent. M: Oh yes, I see. And the inflation rate is there for comparison. W: Yes. Why do you think the rise in pocket money is often higher than inflation? M: I am sorry I've no idea. Perhaps parents in Britain are too generous. W: Perhaps they are. But it looks as if children were not better off in 2001 than they were in 2002. That's strange, isn't it? And they seem to have been better off in 2003 than they are now. I wonder why that is. M: Yes, I don't understand that at all. W: Anyway, if you had children, how much pocket money would you give them? M: I don't know. I think I'll probably give them 2 pounds a week. W: Would you? And what would you expect them to do with it? M: Well, out of that, they have to buy some small personal things, but I wouldn't expect them to save to buy their own socks, for example. W: Yes. By the way, do most children in your country get pocket money? M: Yeah, they do., Question: Why were British children better off in 2003 than they are now? (A) Because parents in Britain are too generous. (B) Because the rise in pocket money is often higher than inflation in Britain. (C) It's not mentioned in the conversation.

SOLUTION: (C) It's not mentioned in the conversation.

PROBLEM: M: Look at this picture. It might have been taken many years ago. W: You're right. It was taken 71 years ago, during the Second World War. I was just 6 years old then. M: Is this little girl you? W: Yes. And the little boy is my younger brother. The couple standing behind us is our parents. It is the only picture of my family. M: Hadn't you taken any pictures together before you took this one? W: Of course we did. But all the pictures were destroyed when a bomb destroyed our house. This picture survived because I always took it with me. M: Didn't you taken any picture after the bomb? W: Well, it was a sad story. My father was killed in that bombing. M: I'm sorry to hear that. War left many people sad memories. W: Yes. And I'm so glad we can lead such a peaceful life nowadays., Question: What's the life like now? (A) Dangerous. (B) Peaceful. (C) Simple.

SOLUTION: (B) Peaceful.

PROBLEM: M: Excuse me, Miss, what time is Flight 298 for Beijing due to depart? W: It leaves at 9:30, but you must check in one hour ahead of departure., Question: At what time must the passenger arrive at the airport for Flight 298? (A) 9:30. (B) 10:30. (C) 8:30.

SOLUTION:
(C) 8:30.