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

Why the other options are wrong:

• How cold it is in Montreal this evening.: They mention it is chilly, but weather is not the main topic. The talk keeps returning to restaurant choices.
• Whether to watch a hockey game tonight.: They mention a Canadiens game from the past only. They do not plan to watch a game tonight.
• Their plans for the weekend.: They do not talk about weekend plans. They focus on what to eat tonight.

Correct Answer: It is usually very crowded with long waits.

Why this is correct: Speaker B says La Banquise is always packed. He waited a long time and stood outside freezing. This shows he wants to avoid crowds and long waits.

Tips: Focus on clear reasons given after a suggestion.

Why the other options are wrong:

• It is too far from where they are.: They say Saint-Laurent Boulevard is right there. Distance is not a problem.
• The menu does not have many choices.: Speaker A says they have many toppings. The menu has many choices.
• The food there is too expensive.: They never say it is too expensive. Cost is not the reason.

Correct Answer: The smaller, less famous poutine place they visited before.

Why this is correct: They remember a smaller place near Sherbrooke they visited before. Speaker B agrees and calls it reliable. They decide to go there.

Tips: The final choice usually comes near the end.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Poutineville.: Speaker B says the gravy at Poutineville is too heavy. They do not choose it.
• A café near Sherbrooke Street.: They mention coffee later, not dinner. A cafe is not the main choice.
• La Banquise.: They decide to wait on La Banquise for another day.

Correct Answer: Comfortable and agreeable with the change.

Why this is correct: Speaker A agrees easily with the new plan. He says he is good with it. This shows he feels comfortable.

Tips: Agreement words often show feelings clearly.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Annoyed because the decision took too long.: He does not sound annoyed. His tone is calm and positive.
• Disappointed but unwilling to say so.: He does not show disappointment. He agrees clearly.
• Confused about where they are going.: He knows where they are going. There is no confusion.

Correct Answer: Avoiding long lines and staying warm.

Why this is correct: They talk about freezing outside and long waits. They want a place where they can sit down quickly. This shows they value comfort tonight.

Tips: Inference questions need you to connect several comments.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Eating as late as possible.: They do not talk about eating very late. Time is not important.
• Finding the largest menu possible.: A large menu is not their stated priority; they focus on avoiding queues and cold.
• Trying the most famous place in the city.: They choose a place that is not famous. Fame is not important.