18. I'm thinking of getting a new printer.
I'd invest¹ in a laser² printer. The print quality is much better.
What does the woman mean?

19. We've got a whole hour before the Browns come to pick us up.
Yeah. But we'd better get moving.
What does the woman suggest they do?

20. Do you still want to go to graduate school after you get out of college?
I've changed my mind about that. I want to start working before I go back to school.
What does the woman mean?

21. I just heard there are going to be showers on and off all weekend.
There goes the picnic.
What does the man mean?

22. I'm getting worried about Jennifer. All she talks about these days

is her volleyball team and all she does is practice.
Her grades will fall for sure. Let's try to find her after dinner and talk some sense into her.
What are the speakers probably going to tell Jennifer?

23. I'm not sure that Mike will be able to find an apartment before school starts even though he's been looking for weeks.
Frankly³ I think the odds⁴ are against him at this point.
What does the man mean?

24. I'm not accustomed to using a gas stove.
It's simple. Just turn the knob⁵ until the burner lights then adjust the flame.
What is the man going to do?

25. I must admit that since I started the exercises I've been feeling less tired.
What did I tell you?
What does the man mean?

26. The subway sure is packed this morning.
Yeah. It's a pain that if we all drove everyday we wouldn't be able to breathe in this city.
What does the woman imply⁶?

27. This room is freezing.
You can say that again.
What does the woman mean?

28. I'm really sorry my article didn't make the deadline. I guess that held up everything, huh?
Well, not exactly. But I wouldn't look for it in this month's newsletter.
What does the woman imply?

29. If you could, would you please trade places with your sister?
Yeah. She's got it made.
What does the woman mean?

30. Don't you want to have dinner before you go to your evening class?
I'll grab⁷ a snack at the break. That should hold me over till I get back.
What will the woman probably do?

Part B:
Q31-35: Telephone conversation about student housing⁸.
* Good morning. Housing office. How can I help you?
* Hi. I'm calling about the new subsidized low-cost housing for graduate students.
* are you aware that it's only available to married graduate students and their families?
* Yes. I think my wife and I may qualify⁹ since she's still in graduate school. But I was wondering whether there were any other requirements.
* Well, unless you have more than one child, you have to have a combined annual income that's less 15,000 dollars.
* I'm working as a part-time research assistant so that's no problem. But right now we're living with my wife's parents. Does that mean we have to include their income too?
* Not necessarily¹⁰. Why don't you stop by our office so I can give you some forms to fill out and explain everything in more detail.
* That sounds like a good idea. Would tomorrow morning be all right?
* The afternoon might be better. It can be pretty crazy around here on a Friday morning.
* All right then. I'll try to make it in the afternoon. Is there anyone special I should ask for?
* You can ask for me, Susan Davidson. Or my assistant Bill Brown.
31. Why does the man call the woman?
32. Where does the man live?
33. Why does the man believe he's eligible¹¹ for low cost housing?
34. What can be inferred¹² about the man?
35. Why does the woman suggest that the man visit her office in the afternoon?