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: Don't worry about your train sickness. I have brought some tablets with me that prevent train sickness. Here, take this one now. I'm sure you'll be alright on the train. ,F: It's very kind of you. By the way where is the dining car? ,M: The dining car is next to the sleeping car. Shall we eat our meals in the dining car? ,F: The attendant will bring some food here. But since the dining car is next to this carriage, we may just as well eat there. ,M: That's alright. How beautiful the scenery is. Look at the vast stretches of green fields. ,F: But it looks lovely only at this time of the year. It's rather dull and lonely in winter. ,M: That's why I prefer to travel in the summer and autumn. ,F: Me, too. I love summer, though it is hot. ,M: The train's pulling in. Do we have time to get offen stretch our legs? ,F: You may go out if you want. The train will stop for 1/4 of an hour before it continues on its way. Whatever you do, don't miss it.
(A) M: Really? The train will stop for 1/2 of an hour before it continues on its way? Oh, I want to give up the travel. (B) M: I didn't hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) M: Don't worry. I just want to get off and relax and I will not miss it. (D) M: Really? The train will not stop for 1/4 of an hour before it continues on its way? Oh, I want to stop the train.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: Why aren't you at your dancing class this evening, Mum? ,F: Our teacher can't do the class this week. ,M: Is she ill again? ,F: No, she's fine now. She's flying to Paris tonight, because she's got a meeting there tomorrow.
(A) M: Excuse me, could you repeat the question? (B) M: I've never thought your dance teacher won't come to the class for flying to Paris tomorrow. (C) M: I wonder how urgent the wedding is so that she need to take the flight tonight. (D) M: Your teacher is occupied tonight for a meeting? She's really busy.

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: F: Can I help you? ,M: Oh, I'm just looking, thanks. Well, actually, I'm looking for something for my sister.
(A) F: I am afraid I did not quite catch what you were saying. Please repeat it. (B) F: How about this dress? It will look perfect on your wife. (C) F: Why do you want to look for a sweater for your sister? (D) F: Why do you want to look for a dress for your sister?

SOLUTION:
D