Tips: For main idea questions, listen for what most of the conversation is about.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Where to buy affordable household supplies.: They do not talk about household supplies in general. They only mention a garden centre while discussing plants.
• Problems caused by the winter weather.: They mention past cold weather briefly. The focus is planning, not problems.
• A neighbourhood event in Victoria.: There is no talk about any event. They only talk about their own gardens.

Correct Answer: The nighttime temperatures may still be low.

Why this is correct: Speaker A says the nights are still pretty chilly. This shows worry about cold at night. That is why planting feels risky now.

Tips: When you hear a reason, match it directly to the question word why.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Seeds are too expensive this year.: Speaker A never talks about seed prices. Cost is not the reason.
• There is not enough sunlight in the yard.: There is no mention of sunlight problems. The issue is temperature.
• The soil in the garden is not ready yet.: Speaker B checks soil, but Speaker A does not say it is not ready.

Correct Answer: Signed up for a city compost programme.

Why this is correct: Speaker B clearly says they signed up for the city's compost pickup. This is to get better soil. It is a clear action they already took.

Tips: Focus on past actions when the question asks what someone did.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Bought extra bags of soil at Canadian Tire.: Speaker B visits Canadian Tire, but does not buy soil there.
• Asked a neighbour for gardening advice.: Speaker B does not ask a neighbour for advice. They talk casually only.
• Used leftover soil from last season.: There is no mention of using old soil.

Correct Answer: Somewhat unsure but willing to go along with it.

Why this is correct: Speaker B says they are not totally sold. They still agree because their partner wants tulips. This shows mild doubt but acceptance.

Tips: Tone words help you understand feelings, not just facts.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Worried they will not survive the weather.: Speaker B does not worry about tulips surviving weather.
• Completely opposed to having flowers in the garden.: Speaker B is not against flowers. They agree to plant them.
• Very enthusiastic because they are easy to grow.: Speaker B does not show excitement. They sound unsure.

Correct Answer: The offer of extra flower bulbs from Speaker B.

Why this is correct: Speaker B offers extra bulbs. Right after, Speaker A decides to plant this weekend. The offer pushes the decision.

Tips: Look for what happens right before a decision is made.

Why the other options are wrong:

• A sudden change in the weather forecast.: They do not mention any weather forecast change.
• Remembering last year's successful harvest.: Speaker A does not talk about a successful harvest.
• Advice from staff at the garden centre.: Speaker A never speaks with garden centre staff.