1996 01NA
Part A
1. A: It looks like we won’t have enough time to do all we wanted to.
B: Who says we won’t? Let’s get going.
What does the woman mean?
2. A: Why you always insist on wearing blue?
B: Because it suits me.
What does the man mean?
3. A: Can you believe I just had to pay 30 bucks for a hair cut in Santerbale?
B: You should try the saloon where I go. It’s only 15. But it takes a while to get an
appointment.
What does the woman mean?
4. A: Just as Sarah was opening the present I realized the camera wasn’t working.
B: What a shame!
What does the woman mean?
5. A: Can you help me? I don’t know where I am on this map. And I don’t know where
the new student orientation is.
B: I think it’s on Hospers Hall. I’m heading that way now.
What will the man probably do?
6. A: I’ve just seen the X-rays and your teeth looked just fine.
B: I see. Then there is nothing to worry about after all.
How does the man probably feel now?
7. A: That’s a great sweater. I’ve never seen anything like it before.
B: You think so? My grandmother made it for me years ago but this is the first time I
dear to wear it in public.
What does the man imply?
8. A: Larry was really angry during the meeting.
B: Yes. I’m not going to approach him until he cools off.
What does the woman imply?
9. A: Not many people came to the literary club meeting last night.
B: Last night? I’ve written down next Thursday.
What does the man imply?
10. A: Do you believe I was up before 8 this morning?
B: Before 8? My first class starts at 8 and I have an-hour long commute.
What can be inferred about the man?
11. A: The heat must’ve gone off in the building. It’s freezing in here.
B: Shouldn’t we call and report this?
What does the man suggest they do?
12. A: Caroline, let’s go out for dinner tonight.
B: Want another fish dinner, do you?
What does the woman mean?
13. A: I can’t believe this. I’m leaving for San Diego tomorrow and I haven’t even started
packing yet.
B: I wish I were going with you. Will you have much time there?
What does the man ask the woman?
14. A: I’m so sick of calling the symphony office? The number for ticket order is always
busy.
B: Why don’t you order through the mail the way I do?
What does the man suggest the woman do?
15. A: I wish I haven’t hurt Mary’s feelings like that. You know I’ve never meant to.
B: The great thing about Mary is that she doesn’t hold the grudge. By tomorrow
she’ll look forgotten all about it.
What does the man say about Mary?
16. A: Are you ok? You are all out of breath.
B: I was running late this morning and had to rush to get here for the meeting.
What does the woman mean?
17. A: That visiting economist is speaking tonight. But Dr. Johnson doesn’t seem to
think much of him.
B: That’s because Dr. Johnson comes from an entirely different school of thought.
What does the woman imply about the visiting economist?
18. A: I sew some of your printings at the student’s art exhibit. They are great.
B: Thanks. I feel as though I have come a long way.
What does the woman mean?
19. A: These books are two weeks overdue. How much is the fine for late returns?
B: You are in luck. There is a moratorium this week on fines. We’re trying to
encourage returns.
What does the man mean?
20. A: This package has to be hand-delivered to the Millar Company before 10:00.
B: I’m on my way.
What does the man mean?
21. A: The band’s just getting warmed up. Do you have to leave already?
B: Well, I really ought to. I have an early class.
What can be inferred about the woman?
22. A: The print in this telephone directory is so small. I can’t even read the number I
want.
B: Let me get my glasses. I know I won’t be any use without them.
What will the woman probably do?
23. A: I’d love to come to your barbeque on