Section A 1. W: I’m sorry I wasn’t able to attend the lecture last Monday. I’ve heard it was quite a success. M : Well, you can make it up. Another presentation on the same topic is scheduled for the same time next Monday. Q: What do we learn from this conversation?
2. W: I certainly would like to buy the fur coat I saw in the department store, but I don’t have enough money. M: Well, if you had budgeted your money better, you would be able to buy it now. Q: What does the man imply?
3. W: Mr. Dahli, I’ve just checked my new apartment. The kitchen sink is leaking. M: Okay Donna. It’s no big deal. I’ll have a maintenance man come over and fix it right away. Q: What will the man do?
4. M: I saw your advertisement in the morning paper concerning the XMO model. The lens seems to be excellent and the flash is not bad, but don’t you think the price is a little steep? W: I think it’s a good buy. The price includes the leather case, you know. Q: What did the man dislike about the camera?
5. M: Can you believe I had to pay $ 30 for a haircut at Sadermale. W: You should try the place where I so. It’s only 15, but it takes a while to get an appointment. Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?
6. W: I am completely exhausted. Why don’t we dine out tonight? I don’t remember the last time you took me out to dinner. M: That’s not a bad idea. There’s a new Mexican restaurant around the corner. They say it’s good. Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?
7. M: Shall we go to John’s house-warming party this weekend? Everyone is invited. W: Well, you know what John’s parties are like. Do you think I will go again? Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?
8. M: The university is going to hold an interesting competition on computer programming. Many of my friends have signed up for it. How about you? W: Do you think I could ever win anything if I took part in it? Q: What do we learn from the conversation about the woman?
9. W: You’ve been working like a horse. You should take a vacation. M: Tell that to the stack of papers on my desk. Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?
10. M: Hi, Mary. I haven’t seen you in ages. How are you doing with your new job? W: Not so well. I feel like a fish out of water doing that job. Q: What does the woman mean?