Tips: Focus on the big topic, not small details.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Whether to cancel a trip because of high prices.: They mention prices only briefly. The main talk is about weather and timing, not canceling because of cost.
• The best season to see orcas near Tofino.: They never talk about seasons. They only talk about this weekend.
• Problems with ferry services between Vancouver Island cities.: Ferry delays are mentioned, but they are not the main topic.

Correct Answer: The weather conditions may be unsafe for the tour.

Why this is correct: Speaker B says the wind will pick up. He also says tours care about safety. This means the weather could be unsafe.

Tips: Listen for cause and effect in the speaker's reason.

Why the other options are wrong:

• The ferry fare has increased unexpectedly.: They never mention ferry prices. Only delays are mentioned.
• Accommodation in Tofino is unavailable.: They do not talk about hotels or places to stay.
• The tour company is already fully booked.: They never say the tour is fully booked.

Correct Answer: They dislike very early mornings.

Why this is correct: Speaker A reacts strongly to leaving before dawn. They say they are not a morning person. This shows they dislike early mornings.

Tips: Match feelings to the speaker's exact words.

Why the other options are wrong:

• They doubt the tour will actually run.: Speaker A does not doubt the tour. They only complain about the time.
• They are worried about missing the ferry.: They do not mention missing a ferry on Sunday.
• They promised to help a neighbour that morning.: Helping the neighbour is for Saturday, not Sunday morning.

Correct Answer: They feel less stressed once a flexible plan is suggested.

Why this is correct: Speaker B suggests a flexible trip. Speaker A says this takes the pressure off. This shows they feel less stressed.

Tips: Look for emotional change across the conversation.

Why the other options are wrong:

• They are convinced the tour will be cancelled.: Speaker A does not say the tour will be cancelled for sure.
• They lose interest in going to Tofino at all.: They still want to go to Tofino.
• They become more annoyed about the cost of the trip.: Cost is mentioned, but stress is the main feeling change.

Correct Answer: Go to Tofino and decide about the tour based on conditions.

Why this is correct: They agree to try Sunday morning if possible. They will decide once they arrive. This shows a flexible plan based on conditions.

Tips: The final plan is often clearly summarized at the end.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Reschedule the tour for the following long weekend.: They decide not to wait for next weekend.
• Book a different activity instead of whale watching.: They still want whale watching if possible.
• Cancel the whale watching tour and stay in Nanaimo.: They do not plan to stay in Nanaimo.