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

Why the other options are wrong:

• How to earn more Scene+ points faster.: They mention Scene+ points, but only briefly. The talk is not about earning points faster.
• Problems with public transit in Halifax.: They mention the bus once, but not as a main problem. Transit is only part of the shopping choice.
• Ways to reduce their monthly rent.: They complain about rent, but do not discuss ways to lower it. Rent is not the main topic.

Correct Answer: It is convenient to visit after work.

Why this is correct: Speaker B says Sobeys is easy to pop into after work. This shows convenience is the main reason.

Tips: Listen carefully to the first reason someone gives.

Why the other options are wrong:

• It has better sales on no-name products.: Speaker B says no-name items are cheaper at Superstore, not Sobeys.
• It charges lower tax on groceries.: They never say Sobeys has lower tax. Tax is the same everywhere.
• It is closer to Atlantic Superstore.: They do not say Sobeys is close to Superstore. Location between stores is not mentioned.

Correct Answer: The bus trip is shorter than expected on weekends.

Why this is correct: Speaker A checks the bus route. He says it takes about twenty minutes on Saturdays.

Tips: When someone says I checked, listen closely.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Driving there costs more than shopping at Sobeys.: They never say driving costs more. Cost of driving is not discussed.
• The store is closed on Saturdays.: The store is open on Saturdays. They plan to shop then.
• Borrowing a car is the only realistic option.: Borrowing a car is mentioned, but not as the only option.

Correct Answer: Satisfied with a compromise.

Why this is correct: Speaker B agrees with the split shopping plan. He says it sounds reasonable and best of both worlds.

Tips: The final reaction often shows the answer.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Disappointed about losing reward points.: He does not complain about losing points. He accepts the plan.
• Annoyed because it adds extra planning.: He does not sound annoyed. His tone is positive.
• Confused about which store to choose.: He is not confused. He clearly agrees.

Correct Answer: They plan to use each store for different needs.

Why this is correct: They decide to shop weekly at Superstore and use Sobeys only when needed. This shows different uses for each store.

Tips: For inference questions, combine ideas from the ending.

Why the other options are wrong:

• They will stop shopping at Sobeys completely.: They do not stop shopping at Sobeys. They will still go sometimes.
• They will increase their grocery budget.: They want to stay on budget, not spend more.
• They will shop together less often.: They plan to shop together, not less often.