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: Have you seen this story in The Herald? It says The Times is closing down in three months' time. ,M: Ben, that's good news. That newspaper is terrible. I won't miss it.
(A) F: Why do you feel disappointed about The Times? It is not going to close down. (B) F: Why do you feel joyful about The Times? It is closing down in two months. (C) F: You must feel joyful as The Times is going to close down in three months. (D) F: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that?

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: We'd like 2 rooms, a small room and a large room, both facing the garden. ,F: Very good sir, the small room is $20 a night, and the large room is $30 a night.
(A) M: So I have to pay $50 a night. (B) M: I'm sorry, I didn't understand. Could you repeat a little louder, please? (C) M: I only need a large room, so I need to pay $20 a night, right? (D) M: I only need a small room, but I need to pay $50 a night, right?

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: M: It's already 5:30. How about preparing supper now? ,F: But I don't want to cook today. I'm tired of cooking every day. ,M: Then how about having supper out tonight? There is a new Chinese restaurant on third Street. Tom went there yesterday and he said it was great. ,F: Really? What kind of food does it have? You know, I don't like food that's too spicy. ,M: Don't worry. One of the chefs is from Guangdong. ,F: That's great. Guangdong food is my favorite kind of Chinese food. Do you know how to get there? ,M: Not exactly. I just know it's on third Street. Don't worry. I'm sure we'll find it. ,F: But I don't feel like walking now. It's still so hot outside. ,M: Then how about asking Tom to pick us up? We can treat him to supper. ,F: That's a good idea.
(A) M: Ok,now I will give Tom a phone call. (B) M: Ok, now I'm going to find my car and pick up Tom. (C) M: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please? (D) M: Okay, I'll call Tom now and ask him to wait for us at the restaurant.

SOLUTION:
A