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: Hello, Clark Cycle here. How can I help you? ,F: Oh, hello. I saw your ad in the local paper and I'm wondering what kinds of bikes you have, and what your prices are like? ,M: Well, we hire out 3 main types of machine, electric touring and mountain bikes. Are you likely to be riding off-road, do you think? ,F: No, I'll probably be sticking to roads. So, we're touring bike would be best. ,M: Right, well the rate will be 50 pounds for a week or 14 pounds per day. ,F: So it's a lot cheaper to rent by the week. Is there anything else I'd have to pay? ,M: Well, for another 5 pounds, we can supply lightweight bags. There is no charge for things like a pump or for a lock. It's a good strong one, just make sure you don't lose the key.
(A) F: Yeah, it's not a good strong one and cannot make sure I don't lose the key. And you mean the lock needs extra charge, right? (B) F: Really? For another 4 pounds, you can supply lightweight bags for me? So, the bag needs extra charge? (C) F: For another 5 pounds, you can supply lightweight bags for me? So, the bag needs extra charge? (D) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly?

SOLUTION: C

PROBLEM: F: I know you pay a lot of attention to exercise in your daily life. Could you tell me something about exercise? ,M: OK. I'm just interested in exercise. The importance of exercise is nothing new. Thomas Jefferson once wrote that to be successful and academic studies, a person should give about 2 hours everyday to exercise. ,F: 2 hours every day? I can't do that. ,M: Most experts today do not demand 2 hours of daily exercise. They recommend that people get 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity most days of the week.
(A) F: Well, I see, jogging for 2 hours everyday is pretty challenging, but I'll have a try. (B) F: Well, I don't think doing exercise for 1.5 hours every Monday is tough. (C) F: Okay, reading for 1 hour everyday is not hard, I think I can do that. (D) F: Excuse me, could you repeat the question?

SOLUTION: D

PROBLEM: F: This is an interesting project, we have for psychology class. ,M: Interesting. It's going to be a lot of work.
(A) F: I know you find it so hard, but we have to do this. (B) F: I am sorry. You spoke so rapidly that I did not catch the meaning of what you said. Could you repeat that? (C) F: I figured you' d find this chemistry project is difficult. (D) F: I can' t believe you think the math project is easy.

SOLUTION:
A

