- 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: Their experiences trying to see the northern lights.
Why this is correct: Speaker B talks about going out late to see the northern lights. They describe clouds, colors, and cold while watching the sky. This shows they are sharing their experiences.
Tips: For main topic questions, listen to what they talk about most.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Problems with winter driving in Whitehorse.: They mention winter driving only once when the car would not start. The main focus is watching the sky, not driving problems.
- Whether they should move to a warmer city.: They never talk about moving away. They talk about staying warm and deciding whether to go out again.
- Planning a photography trip to Miles Canyon.: They do not plan a photo trip. They talk about watching the lights, not taking photos.
Correct Answer: Near Miles Canyon.
Why this is correct: Speaker B says the clouds thinned out near Miles Canyon. That is where the lights appeared clearly. This directly answers the location.
Tips: Location questions often use clear place names. Catch them.
Why the other options are wrong:
- In the Riverdale neighbourhood.: Riverdale is mentioned earlier, but the lights did not appear there. Speaker B says there were clouds.
- Along the Alaska Highway.: The Alaska Highway is never mentioned in the conversation.
- From their backyard.: They were not at home. Speaker B drove out to different areas.
Correct Answer: Both impressed by the lights and irritated by the situation.
Why this is correct: Speaker B says the car would not start and calls it a bonus. Later they say they felt half annoyed, half amazed. This shows mixed feelings.
Tips: When emotions mix, listen for contrast phrases.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Completely calm and relaxed.: Speaker B was not calm. They say they were annoyed by the situation.
- Amused by the inconvenience.: They do not laugh or joke about it. The tone is frustrated.
- Relieved the night was over.: They do not say they felt relieved. The night was still intense.
Correct Answer: They are undecided and value staying warm.
Why this is correct: Speaker A says they are on the fence. They also say part of them wants to stay warm and enjoy photos. This shows they are unsure.
Tips: Inference questions need you to read between the lines.
Why the other options are wrong:
- They think it is a waste of time altogether.: Speaker A does not say it is a waste of time. They understand why people go.
- They are eager and have already decided to go.: They have not decided to go. They wait to decide later.
- They plan to go only for photography purposes.: They do not mention photography as a main goal.
Correct Answer: Because their decision may change despite current reluctance.
Why this is correct: Speaker B says no now, but maybe later. They suggest asking again at midnight. This shows their mind may change.
Tips: Watch for answers that explain changing decisions.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Because the forecast will be updated then.: They do not mention forecast updates at midnight.
- Because they need to borrow warmer clothing first.: They do not talk about borrowing clothes.
- Because that is when the lights always appear.: They do not say the lights always appear at midnight.
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