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: W: May I help you,sir? M: Yes, please. I want to buy a personal gift for my brother. He's taking a trip to South America. W: Is he going by ship or by plane? M: He's flying. My gift will have to be something light in weight. What can you suggest? W: What about this leather wallet? It's made of crocodile leather. M: My sister has already given him one. I'd like something unusual. W: Here is a gift for the man who has everything. M: Oh,a folding toothbrush. That's a wonderful idea. How much is it? W: 3., Question: What kind of gift does the man want to buy for his brother? (A) Something that has good weight. (B) Something extraordinary and light. (C) Something expensive and wonderful.

SOLUTION: (B) Something extraordinary and light.

PROBLEM: W: Please give me two pens. M: Here you are. Ten dollars, please., Question: How much is a pen? (A) Ten dollars. (B) Five dollars. (C) Fifteen dollars.

SOLUTION: (B) Five dollars.

PROBLEM: Son: Dad. Can I go outside to play? Dad: Well, did you get you Saturday's work done? Son: Ah, Dad. Do I have to? Dad: Well, you know the rules. No playing until the work is done. Son: So, what is my work? Dad: Well, first you have to clean the bathroom including the toilet. And don't forget to scrub the bathtub. Son: No, I want to do the family room. Dad: Well, okay, but you have to vacuum the family room and the hall, and be sure to dust everything. Oh, and don't forget to wipe the walls and clean the baseboards. [Okay.] And after that. [Oh, no.] Next, sweep and mop the kitchen floor and be sure to polish the table in the living room. Son: Okay. Okay. Dad: And make your bed and pick up all your toys and put them away. And ... Son: More? Dad: Yeah. And then, how about going out for lunch and getting a big milk shake, but you probably don't want to do that. Son: No, No. I want to. Dad: Okay. While you're doing your work, I'll be out in the yard raking leaves and pulling weeds., Question: What is one thing the boy is NOT assigned to do around the house? (A) clean the garage (B) vacuum the floors (C) wash the walls

SOLUTION:
(A) clean the garage

