1998 - 01
Part A
1. A: The tickets for that rock concert finally go on sale next Saturday at five o’clock.
B: I heard that anyone who wants one had better get there sooner than that.
What does the woman imply?
2. A: Your train will be ready for boarding in fifteen minutes, sir. Breakfast will be
offered in the dining car.
B: Good. I’ll have just enough time to send a fax before leaving.
What does the man plan to do next?
3. A: Shall I cut your hair for you?
B: No way. Last time you almost made me bald.
What does the man imply?
4. A: I have to call the apartment manager.
B: Lost your keys again, huh?
What does the woman imply?
5. A: Would you like to try the new seafood restaurant tonight? I hear it’s very good.
B: I have to give a presentation tomorrow and I need to do a trial run.
What does the woman mean?
6. A: Uh huh. Somebody left their wallet here.
B: See if there is some kind of identification in it.
What does the man suggest the woman do?
7. A: Dr. Smith asked us to watch that special on the Civil War on TV this weekend. Do
you want to come over Saturday night?
B: Oh, I’m supposed to help my cousin move then. It’s being rebroadcast on Sunday
afternoon though. Is that OK for you?
What does the man mean?
8. A: I don’t know how I managed to break that platter. I’ll be more than happy to buy
you a new one.
B: Forget about it. Some things just can’t be helped.
What does the woman mean?
9. A: I wonder if there is a bus that goes by the museum.
B: The history museum on Main Street? Take one that says eight “A” on the front.
What does the man mean?
10. A: It’s pouring. We’re never going to make our flight if we don’t leave soon.
B: Oh, don’t worry so much. I’m sure we’ll get there in plenty of time.
What does the woman mean?
11. A: Hey, there’s a program on the radio tonight at seven you might like. It’s about
owls.
B: I hadn’t heard about it. But you’re right, I am interested.
What will the woman probably do?
12. A: How long can you keep the videotapes?
B: If they are not returned by the time the media center closes tonight, I’ll have to pay
a fine.
What does the man mean?
13. A: So you need some one to watch your cats while you’re away.
B: Would that be a problem for you?
What does the man want to know?
14. A: Jane told me she’d meet me here at the library reference desk at one o’clock.
But she hasn’t shown up yet.
B: Oh, I just saw her upstairs in the third floor study lounge. She said she had been
expecting you at 12:30.
What does the man say about Jane?
15. A: Could you give this note to Mitchell?
B: Give it to Mitchell? What am I? a messenger?
What does the man imply?
16. A: I’m sorry I forgot to return your physics book last night.
B: I’ll forgive you considering the test isn’t till Friday.
What does the man imply?
17. A: I’m having a lot of trouble with calculus and my professor can’t seem to explain it in
a way that makes sense to me.
B: You know, the student government runs a tutoring service. I was ready to drop
trigonometry last semester before they helped me out.
What does the man suggest the woman do?
18. A: I see that your roommate Donna’s editor of the newspaper this year.
B: Editor yes, but you’d never know she was my roommate. I’ve hardly seen her
since the beginning of the term. She might as well move her bed over to the
newspaper office.
What can be inferred about Donna?
19. A: John, I really can’t afford any more interruptions right now. I’ve got to finish this
assignment.
B: I’m sorry Cathy. Just one more thing, I forgot to ask you if you could give me a
ride to school tomorrow.
What can be inferred about the man?
20. A: I’m really disappointed about not getting that job.
B: An evening at the Jazz club ought to make you feel better.
What does the man suggest the woman do?
21. A: Every single book I need for my report is off the