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: Thank goodness you're here. I've been waiting for 3 days to get the book. M: Well, don't blame me. It was my boss that forgot all about it., Question: Why did the woman get the book so late? (A) The post office lost the book. (B) It was on the way for 3 years. (C) It was the man's boss' fault.

SOLUTION: (C) It was the man's boss' fault.

PROBLEM: W: Mr. Block, I need to take a few days off because my parents are coming over to visit. M: But it's not really a good idea to take time off right now, you know. W: Well, I know. But they've never been to the UK before and they don't speak English. M: Hmm, you know there are thousands of tourists in London who can't speak English and they manage to get around. W: Yes, I know but they really expect me to be there. It's culture. Chinese parents expect their children to do things like this. M: I know, but truly if they care about your education, they'll understand. W: Well, do you think I could take maybe just two days off? M: Ok, two days but you must catch up with all of the work and get all of the materials., Question: What agreement do the two speakers reach at the end of the conversation? (A) The woman can take two days off. (B) The woman needs to do some extra work. (C) The woman should buy some travelling materials.

SOLUTION: (A) The woman can take two days off.

PROBLEM: M: My chemistry project is in trouble because my classmates and I had completely different ideas about how to process next. W: Why couldn't you meet each other half way?, Question: What does the woman suggest? (A) He should make a compromise with his partner. (B) He should meet his partner in the mid-town. (C) He should change a partner.

SOLUTION:
(A) He should make a compromise with his partner.