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?