instruction:
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.
question:
F: Hi, Charles. Did you see the football game on TV last night? ,M: Hi, Laura. I wanted to watch it, but I couldn't. ,F: Oh, that's a pity. It was really exciting. Why couldn't you watch it? ,M: Oh, my wife wanted to see a new play.
(A) F: Yeah, the book we read yesterday night was very interesting. (B) F: What's the fun of seeing a new play alone? You should have watched the sports game with me last night. (C) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (D) F: Oh, I understand. How's the social event you attended last night?
answer:
C

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F: What are you doing? ,M: I'm coloring in a coloring book. ,F: Aren't those for children? ,M: This is an adult coloring book. My boss actually told me about them, and she bought a book for all of her employees. Look, I'll show you my artwork. ,F: Wow, those pictures are very impressive. You're a great artist.
(A) M: Thanks for complimenting me for the pictures I took. (B) M: I didn't hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) M: Actually. I am not stressed as you said because I enjoy the games my boss bought me. (D) M: Why did you say I make you feel relaxed after you painting your coloring book?
answer:
B

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F: Have you heard that our boss wants Nancy to accept a 6-week job in Acapulco? ,M: She'll really like that, especially since all of her cost will be paid and she can practice her Spanish, too. ,F: Yes, but most of all, she'll get to spend her free time bathing in the sun on those lovely beaches.
(A) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (B) M: That is true. Nancy can bathe in the sun on the beach of China. (C) M: Right. Bathing in the sun is the main reason that Nancy enjoys her new job. (D) M: You are right. Nancy can practice her Spanish in Africa. She enjoys that.
answer:
C