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.
