Tips: For main idea questions, listen to what they talk about most.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Problems with winter driving conditions.: They only mention weather briefly. The main talk is about hockey plans, not driving problems.
• Booking flights for a family holiday.: They never talk about flights or holidays. They talk about driving to Red Deer.
• A work project in Calgary.: There is no talk about work. They talk about their kids and hockey.

Correct Answer: Early Saturday morning.

Why this is correct: Speaker B clearly says they are leaving early Saturday morning. Speaker A agrees with similar plans. This shows both families plan the same time.

Tips: Write down times as soon as you hear them.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Saturday afternoon.: They never say Saturday afternoon. They say early in the morning.
• Sunday morning.: Sunday morning is for a game, not leaving Calgary.
• Late Friday night.: Late Friday night is not mentioned at all.

Correct Answer: They choose to stay overnight near the arena.

Why this is correct: Speaker B says they decided to stay overnight. She also says they booked a hotel near the arena. This clearly shows their decision.

Tips: When you hear a clear decision, that is often the answer.

Why the other options are wrong:

• They decide to drive back the same day.: They say driving back the same day felt rushed. They did not choose this.
• They stay with friends in Red Deer.: They never mention staying with friends.
• They have not made a decision yet.: They already made a clear plan to book a hotel.

Correct Answer: Happy and optimistic despite small concerns.

Why this is correct: Speaker B says she is feeling pretty positive. She mentions snow but says it is nothing too serious. This shows a good feeling overall.

Tips: For feelings questions, focus on adjectives and tone.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Disappointed about the long drive.: She does not complain about the drive. She sounds fine with it.
• Nervous because the team is not prepared.: She never says the team is not ready.
• Upset about the weather forecast.: She is not upset. She says she feels positive.

Correct Answer: To get drinks and snacks for the drive.

Why this is correct: Speaker B says they plan to stop for coffee and snacks. Speaker A adds the kids will need the energy. This explains the reason clearly.

Tips: When you hear an action, listen for the reason right after.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Because the arena food centre is closed.: They never talk about the arena food centre being closed.
• To meet other parents from the team.: They do not mention meeting other parents there.
• Because the kids requested a full meal there.: They do not say the kids asked for a full meal.