- 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: Whether the teen should start the process of getting a learner's driving permit.
Why this is correct: Speaker B says everyone in class is starting their G1. The talk stays focused on permits, learning, and timing. This clearly matches "Whether the teen should start the process of getting a learner's driving permit."
Tips: For main idea questions, ask yourself what they talk about most.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Problems with public transit in Mississauga.: Public transit is mentioned once. It is only background, not the main topic.
- The cost of car insurance in Ontario.: Insurance cost comes up briefly. It is a concern, not the main discussion.
- How difficult hockey schedules are during the school year.: Hockey is mentioned later. It is only part of the schedule concern.
Correct Answer: They obtained the official driving handbook.
Why this is correct: Speaker B says they already picked up the handbook from the library. This shows real preparation. That matches "They obtained the official driving handbook."
Tips: Separate plans from things already done.
Why the other options are wrong:
- They practised driving on side streets near the highway.: They talk about side streets as an idea. They did not practise driving yet.
- They booked a road test at ServiceOntario.: They discuss booking later. No test is booked now.
- They arranged extra driving lessons with an instructor.: No instructor or lessons are mentioned anywhere.
Correct Answer: Cautious and somewhat stressed.
Why this is correct: Speaker A talks about responsibility, insurance stress, and safety. The tone is careful, not excited. This fits "Cautious and somewhat stressed."
Tips: Tone questions focus on feeling, not decisions.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Indifferent.: Speaker A responds a lot and shows concern. That is not indifferent.
- Completely opposed.: Speaker A does not say no. They keep discussing options.
- Excited and supportive.: Speaker A clearly says they worry and are not thrilled.
Correct Answer: They are concerned about safety, cost, and the teen's busy schedule.
Why this is correct: Speaker A mentions insurance premiums, the 401, and a packed schedule. These show safety, cost, and time worries. This matches the answer exactly.
Tips: When you hear several worries, group them together.
Why the other options are wrong:
- They want the teen to wait until hockey season starts again.: Hockey is mentioned, but only as part of a busy schedule.
- They think the teen will fail the written test.: Speaker A never says the teen will fail the test.
- They are worried about the condition of the family car.: The family car condition is never discussed.
Correct Answer: They postpone a decision until after midterms and further discussion.
Why this is correct: Speaker A says to focus on midterms first and talk later. They clearly delay the decision. This matches "They postpone a decision until after midterms and further discussion."
Tips: The last lines often give the final answer.
Why the other options are wrong:
- They agree the teen will practise driving in parking lots only.: Parking lots are suggested earlier. No final agreement is made.
- They agree to book the G1 test immediately.: They do not book the test now. They wait.
- They decide the teen should wait another full year.: They never say to wait a full year.
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