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: M: Parcel Express, good morning! How can I help you? W: Good morning. I'm thinking of sending a parcel to New York next week. Can you tell me what the procedure is, please? M: Certainly. When you ring us, we need the following information. The invoice address: that's probably your address, isn't it? And then, the pickup address. That's different. And the contact phone number. W: Just a moment. I'm taking notes. Phone number, right. M: Then we need the full name, address and phone number of the person you are sending the parcel to. W: Ok, anything else? M: Yes, the weight and dimensions of the parcel. That's height, weight and length. And the value of the goods and full description. W: Value, description. M: Yes, but don't seal the parcel. You need to leave it open so that the driver can check the contents when he collects it. After the recent bombing, the airline said that we'd have to check all parcels. They told us we had to do it. W: Fine. Now last question. How long will the parcel take to get to New York? M: One to two working days. There are daily flights at midday. And if we collect the parcel from you at 10:15 then your parcel catches that flight and it will arrive in 24 hours. W: Right. Thank you very much. You've been very helpful. M: Not at all. Goodbye. W: Goodbye., Question: Parcels must be left open mainly for ________. (A) customs' check (B) security check (C) convenience's sake

SOLUTION: (B) security check

PROBLEM: Nate: Hey Phil: Have you ever been to a Japanese public bath? I hear it's quite an experience. Phil: Yes, and what an experience. Nate: What do you mean? Phil: Well, it's nothing like visiting a swimming pool in the States. Nate: Well, what do you do when you go to a public bath? Phil: First, you take off your shoes before you enter. Nate: Okay. Phil: Then, you pay an entrance fee to the man or woman at the front counter. [Um-huh]. Next, you get undressed in the dressing room. And I was very surprised ... and a little embarrassed to see that the woman who took my money was sitting on a platform where she had a clear view of the men's side of the dressing room. [Really?] This allows the workers to keep an eye on the patrons' belongings while they are in the bath. Nate: Wow. And do you wear a bathing suit or something? Phil: Oh no! You don't wear anything. Then you go into the main bathing area and wash your body while sitting on a small stool about 40 centimeters high. Nate: On a stool!? Phil: Yeah. It was really hard getting used to bathing in that position. Sometimes, even, people wash each other's backs. Nate: Oh really. So, what do you do after that? Phil: Well, after you've rinsed off all the soap, they usually have two or three large baths where you can soak for a while. Nate: Do you actually share the bath with other people? Phil: Yeah. Traditionally, the bath played an important role in the community. It gave neighbors an opportunity to socialize while bathing. Nate: Huh. Interesting. Phil: When you're all done bathing, people relax in the dressing room by watching TV, drinking tea or juice, or talking to friends. It's quite an experience., Question: What surprised Phil when he went to the bath? (A) The entrance fee was expensive. (B) People sit down when they bathe. (C) The attendant could see him undressing.

SOLUTION: (C) The attendant could see him undressing.

PROBLEM: M: The Golden Lion sounds like a good place to eat in. W: OK. Let's go there. I hear they have good service., Question: Where are the two speakers going? (A) To a restaurant. (B) To a zoo. (C) To a shop.

SOLUTION:
(A) To a restaurant.

