- You will hear a conversation followed by 5 questions.
- Listen to each question. You will hear the question only once.
- Choose the best answer to each question.
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Correct Answer: Concerns about a planned housing development in their neighbourhood.
Why this is correct: Speaker A mentions a notice about a new subdivision. Both speakers talk about traffic, parking, and growth. This shows they are discussing concerns about the development.
Tips: Focus on what they talk about most, not small examples.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A past road construction project.: They only mention a past road project as an example. It is not the main topic.
- Their daily commute to work.: Daily commute is mentioned, but only to explain traffic worries. It is not the main discussion.
- Problems with parking near the GO station.: Parking near the GO station is not the focus. Parking is discussed only for their street.
Correct Answer: Most units will include underground parking.
Why this is correct: Speaker B talks about parking plans. He says the plans showed underground parking for most units.
Tips: Match the answer to a clear detail, not an idea.
Why the other options are wrong:
- There will be no new traffic lights added.: They talk about possibly adding traffic lights. They never say there will be no new lights.
- Construction will start next month.: Construction timing is mentioned as three years. No start date is given.
- The homes will be mostly single-family houses.: Speaker B says there are townhouses. He does not say single-family houses.
Correct Answer: From wanting to complain to being more open-minded.
Why this is correct: Speaker A first plans to complain at the meeting. Later, he says he should ask questions instead. This shows a more open attitude.
Tips: Compare the speaker's feelings at the start and end.
Why the other options are wrong:
- From uninterested to overly enthusiastic.: Speaker A is concerned from the start. He is never uninterested or overly excited.
- From confused to angry.: He does not become angry. His tone stays calm.
- From excited to completely opposed.: He is not excited at first. He also never becomes completely opposed.
Correct Answer: To suggest that disruptions can improve over time.
Why this is correct: Speaker B remembers past chaos at the intersection. He says it did calm down eventually. This shows problems can get better.
Tips: Ask why the speaker gives an example.
Why the other options are wrong:
- To argue that the city never finishes projects on time.: He does not talk about delays or deadlines. He talks about the final result.
- To complain about increased noise in the area.: Noise is not mentioned in this example. He talks about traffic chaos.
- To change the topic away from the subdivision.: The example is related to city projects. It does not change the topic.
Correct Answer: They have mixed feelings but are willing to wait and see.
Why this is correct: Speaker B says he is not totally against it. He calls himself cautiously optimistic. This shows mixed feelings.
Tips: The final opinion often appears near the end.
Why the other options are wrong:
- They are fully supportive and see no downsides.: He mentions traffic, noise, and construction. He clearly sees downsides.
- They plan to oppose it at the community meeting.: He says he is going to the meeting to listen. He does not plan to oppose it.
- They are mainly worried about property values.: Property values are never mentioned.
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