Part A
1. A: I need to go across town, but the traffic is so heavy this time of day.
B: When you take the subway, you don't have to deal with traffic. I never drive any more.
What does the man imply?
2. A: I've got two tickets to today's game. Do you want to come along?
B: It'll be on television. Besides, it's really too cold for me.
What will the man probably do?
3. A: You had met Professor Johnson before, right? How would you describe his lectures?
B: Well, let me put it this way: I could never stay awake in one of his classes without first drinking at least two cups of coffee.
What does the man imply?
4. A: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the post office?
B: Your guess is as good as mine. I'm new around here.
What does the woman mean?
5. A: I forgot to tell you that Fred called last night to borrow your sleeping bag.
B: Oh, I saw him at the gym this morning and he didn't say anything. So he must've asked somebody else.
What does the man imply?
6. A: You must be looking forward to your trip back to Colorado. It should be fun to hike up into those mountains again.
B: Well, there might not be time for that. The thing is I haven't seen my sister and her kids for three years.
What does the woman imply?
7. A: Tom's house is a mess! Doesn't he ever clean it?
B: I guess he just has too much else on his mind with that new job of his.What does the woman imply about Tom?
8. A: Hey, that's a great sweater you're wearing. It looks really warm.
B: Yeah, but I wish I brought a coat like you did. It's really cold today.
What does the woman imply?
9. A: Hey, George, I can't get to sleep with the lights so near my bed. Can you study someplace else?
B: Sorry, there is a party going on down in the lounge. I suppose I can check the dining room though.
What will George probably do?
10. A: I wish I didn't have to make a special trip to the post office to get my package.
B: Well, if you call them in the morning, they'll give the package to your mail carrier to bring out to you.
What does the woman suggest the man do?
11. A: Professor, have you graded my term paper yet?
B: To tell you the truth, I've been tied up in committee meetings all week.
What can be inferred about the paper?
12. A: With the cold that bad, I think it is pretty foolish not to see a doctor.
B: Don't worry. It'll pass in a few days.
What does the man mean?
13. A: Do you have hot water in your dorm? Because we haven't had any for three days and I hate cold showers.
B: Oh, sounds miserable. Since the gyms usually open, why don't you just go over there to fix the problem?
What does the woman suggest the man do?
14. A: I just found out the registration of the creative writing class is full. Now I have to wait another whole year to get in.
B: Why don't you check back after the first week? Somebody might drop it.
What does the man suggest the woman do?
15. A: Professor Nelson, could you please turn up the temperature in here? I'mshavingstrouble concentrating.
B: Yeah, I understand, but I don't control the thermostat. Tell you what, I'll talk to maintenance about it after class. In the mean time, I suggest you put on a sweater if you brought one.
What does the man imply? 16. A: Hi, Jerry, it's Beth from the apartment next door. I'm at school right now and I realize I forgot my keys at home. Could you ask the building manager to put the extra set in my mailbox?
B: I don't think that's secure enough. I can just drop by your class later.What would the man probably do?
17. A: I'm going to Chicago on business and somebody said you were the right person to talkto about what I can do there for fun.
B: You bet I am. But I hope you've got at least a month.What does the man imply?
18. A: Come on, Sue, I know you have a new camera, but, you just took a picture of a car.
B: No, No! Look behind the car.What does the woman mean?
19. A: Could I look at your bus schedule? I don't want to drive to work tomorrow if it's snowing.
B: You would be better off calling the terminal. It's been a long time since I've used my schedule and I'm sure it was out of date.
What does the woman mean?
20. A: That's a pretty thick book. Are you sure Fram will want to plough through that?
B: Are you kidding? She'll be through it in two days.
What does the man imply about Fram?
21. A: If I send this package third class, how long will it take to arrive?
B: About two weeks. But, hmm, many people don't realize that first class is only a dollar fifty more and it would get there in just a few days.
What does the woman suggest the man do?
22. A: Surely, you don't want to eat at the expensive restaurant.
B: Not much I don't. They have the best food in town.
What does the man mean?
23. A: Like usual the lecture hall is complete mess this afternoon. Newspapers, soda cans, used issues, all of it, just thrown all over the floor. I can't understand how people can be so thoughtless.
B: Well, your professor should have the authority to get something done about it.
What does the woman imply the man should do?
24. A: How about going on a camping trip next week with us? We are planning on hiking and canoeing in the state park.
B: That sounds great. But I'd better warn you: I've never been in the canoe and I am not much the swimmer either.
What does the woman mean?
25. A: I heard that the pre-turn-out for the opening of the new sculpture exhibit was a kind of disappointing.
B: I guess a lot of other people feel the way I do about modern art.
What does the woman mean?
26. A: We'd better make sure we get to the presentation early tomorrow morning. The dean said that there would be bagels and pastries in food. But I have a feeling that they are going to go quickly.
B: I guess I'll bring my appetite.
What will the man probably do?
27. A: Isn't it great about Ruth's community service award?
B: She deserved it
What does the man mean?
28. A: I'm driving downtown this afternoon. I have to stop by Deluxe, the art supply store, to get some paints for my art class.
B: Deluxe? They moved to Smithville.
What does the woman mean?
29. A: You were right about the puzzle you lent me last week. It really is a challenge. I want to try to get it myself though, so I am going to work on it a little longer.
B: Well, if you get really stuck, remember, I'm only a phone call away |