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: The children have been playing in the mountains for a long time. Why haven't they come back? I am really worried about them. ,M: Look at the sky. Black clouds are gathering and strong winds are blowing. It seems a heavy rain will fall soon. ,F: They haven't brought anything to protect themselves. They will be caught in the rain I think. ,M: Don't be worried too much about them. Anyhow, they're old enough now. They ought to be able to take care of themselves. ,F: I'm afraid they will catch a cold if they are caught in the rain. You see it's a little cold now.
(A) M: I'm sorry, I don't understand. Could you say it again? (B) M: Don't worry, they will not be caught in the heavy rain. It is sunny outside. (C) M: You can ask them if they pass the exams directly, they are in their bedrooms. (D) M: Don't worry about the children, they won't be caught in the heavy rain.

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: F: Tom, your training to be a technical advisor at digital superstore. What hours do you work? ,M: Well, I work part time on Saturdays 9:00 till 3:00 and Sundays 11 till 5. ,F: OK. So what do you do exactly? ,M: Basically I'm just here to help people with any problems so I meet customers when they come into the store and talk to them. I advise them about the best things to buy. I don't actually take the money. I just help people decide what to buy.
(A) F: So you basically offer advice to customers, right? (B) F: Why do you work seven hours a week on Saturdays when you're basically giving advice to customers? (C) F: I'm sorry, I didn't catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (D) F: You basically take money from customers, so why do you work nine hours every Saturday?

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: M: Hello, Barbara. Welcome back. You look great. ,F: Rod, it's lovely to see you again. ,M: How was your trip? ,F: Fine, but tiring. Milan was interesting. It's bigger than I expected, noisier and dirtier too.
(A) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (B) M: You've just been in Milan. Tell me more about Milan. (C) M: You've just been in Milan. Why don't you think Milan is interesting? (D) M: Although you have been in Florence, you don't think it is interesting, do you?

SOLUTION:
B