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: Is that a new computer? ,F: Yeah, my grandpa gave it to me as a graduation gift. Isn't it nice? ,M: It is. I can't believe it's so thin. What kind of computer is it? ,F: It's an Apple Macbook Air. It's very lightweight, and has a bunch of built in apps. I couldn't be happier with it. ,M: Do they have any other colors besides that one? ,F: I don't know. I like this color. I've ordered a pink cover for it, but it won't arrive for a couple of weeks. ,M: Does the computer have a disk drive? ,F: No, it doesn't. But I don't need one. All of my documents are on line. ,M: Well, you're very lucky. It will be great to have this when you start looking for jobs. ,F: I already have. Today I spent the day at the cafe working on my resume. This computer has great battery life.
(A) M: It is great. Since you have found a job, you can talk with your friend in the cafe. (B) M: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (C) M: Wow. I am happy to hear that you have worked on your resume in the cafe. (D) M: I saw you looked for a job there, but you have not graduated from school.

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: M: Hi Marina, I'm sorry to keep you waiting. I bought a map in the bookstore. ,F: Oh, we don't need a map at all. I'll be your tour guide. I'm familiar with every corner of the city. Chinatown, Broadway, Central Park, the Natural History Museum. ,M: That's great. Where should we go first, Broadway? I've been dreaming of watching a musical there. ,F: It's the best to go there in the evening. How about going to Central Park first? ,M: OK. What's there to see? ,F: Lots of trees, walking paths, statues and areas for performances, you can relax in a wonderful nature, setting in the middle of a busy city. The Natural History Museum is located on its west side. ,M: Many famous people mentioned to Central Park in their books. It must be a place worth visiting. ,F: It certainly is. ,M: Where shall we go for dinner? A restaurant in Chinatown? ,F: We can go there next time. I have a classmate living in Harlem and he is very interested in Chinese culture and wants to see you. We'll have dinner there, if you don't mind. ,M: No, I don't, it will be nice to meet someone who loves Chinese culture. I want to learn more about Harlem, its food and music.
(A) F: Are we going to have lunch in Harlem now? (B) F: We're having dinner in Harlem tonight, aren't we? (C) F: Are we going to have dinner at this woman's house tonight? (D) F: I'm sorry, I didn't catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: M: Good morning, ma'am. Are you being helped? ,F: No, I'm not. I'm here to look for a winter coat. ,M: I can certainly help you with that. How about this one? It's made of very high quality wool. ,F: It's nice, but I actually need something warmer. This would work if I were staying here in Los Angeles, but it's too light for a Chicago winter. ,M: Ah, you need a very heavy coat then. Please follow me. look at this one. It is our warmest coat and it is also fashionable and very comfortable. ,F: Would it be possible to get a discount on it? ,M: Maybe we can give you a 5% discount. ,F: OK. I'll take it. ,M: Can I interest you in some gloves? There are 10% off now.
(A) F: Thanks for the scarf, but I don't need it as it's too hot here in summer. (B) F: Well, I don't need the glove since you refused to give me any discount. (C) F: No thanks. The gloves look great, but I already have a pair of such kind. (D) F: I'm sorry, I didn't catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?

SOLUTION:
C