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: I wonder why the Sunflower went out of business? It got a great review and dining magazine, and every time I ate there, there was a big crowd. ,M: It's not closed forever. There was a fire in the kitchen last month. But they planned to re-open as soon as the damage is repaired.
(A) F: The sunflower's food is really awful, every time I went, there usually wasn't anybody. (B) F: I'm sorry, I don't understand. Could you say it again? (C) F: Well, although Sunflower cinema got many bad reviews, I think I still will go there tonight. (D) F: Alright, I hope everything is okay and they could repair the damage quickly.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: F: I'm stressed out by holiday parties with lots of treats like cookies, candies and chips as if that wasn't enough. I haven't really been able to exercise and I think I've gained 10 pounds recently. ,M: I'm sorry to hear that. But you are not alone. Many people gain weight.
(A) F: Yes, I enjoy the parties, but the only thing I am not satisfied is the lack of cookies. (B) F: You are right! I do ecercise regularly, so I haven't put on weight recently. (C) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (D) F: That's normal for us. I like eating food at parties so that I have put on weight a lot.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: M: Look at this armchair, what do you think? ,F: Oh, I'm not sure I like the design. It's too heavy looking. Is it comfortable? ,M: Try it. ,F: Uhm, It's really comfortable. And I'd like to have something this size. Our old armchair is way too small. This size is perfect. ,M: What do you think of the color? ,F: Well, green isn't my favorite color, but it's better than that terrible brown one we have now. It's OK I guess. But blue would be perfect. ,M: How much is it? ,F: Oh no, it's $999. That's really too expensive. We can't afford it right now. ,M: I know. Why don't we wait till next month for their midyear sale? It might be cheaper then. ,F: Hey, that's a good idea.
(A) M: Ok, since you want ask for a cheaper price, you can buy it later, at that time it will be only $1999. (B) M: Yeah. It's $999 when it's on sale, and you'll get a good deal. (C) M: Do you mean you will buy it right away although it is $1999? (D) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that?

SOLUTION:
D