- 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: Ways to cope with wildfire smoke during the summer.
Why this is correct: The speakers talk about smoke affecting health and daily plans. They share tips like air purifiers, masks, and staying indoors. This shows they are discussing how to handle wildfire smoke.
Tips: Focus on the main theme, not small details.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Recent changes in the local weather forecast.: They mention air quality, but not weather forecasts. The talk is about smoke effects, not predictions.
- How to stay active during the summer in Prince George.: They do not focus on staying active. They mostly explain why they avoid outdoor activity.
- Their plans to buy new household appliances.: They mention buying items, but not as the main topic. The focus is coping with smoke.
Correct Answer: Go jogging by the river.
Why this is correct: Speaker A says they planned to jog. They then say it is off the table because of the smoke.
Tips: Link the action to the reason given.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Go out for coffee at Tim Hortons.: Speaker B walks to Tim Hortons. Speaker A does not say they stopped going.
- Open the windows at home.: Speaker A keeps windows shut later. This is not a decision caused at that moment.
- Visit Shoppers Drug Mart.: Speaker A already visited Shoppers Drug Mart. They did not cancel a visit.
Correct Answer: They keep expecting the smoke to improve soon.
Why this is correct: Speaker B explains why they did not buy a purifier. They say they think the smoke will clear up soon.
Tips: Listen carefully to the speaker's reason, not your own guess.
Why the other options are wrong:
- They couldn't find one in local stores.: They never mention stores being out of stock.
- They prefer using masks instead of machines.: They use masks, but they do not say this replaces a purifier.
- They think air purifiers are too noisy.: Noise is never discussed.
Correct Answer: Using a fan with a furnace filter attached.
Why this is correct: Speaker A describes a simple setup with a fan and furnace filter. They say it works even if it looks silly.
Tips: Choose the answer that matches the exact method described.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Turning on the air conditioner all day.: Air conditioning is not mentioned.
- Keeping doors open for better circulation.: Speaker A says they keep windows shut, not open.
- Burning scented candles to cover the smell.: Candles are never mentioned.
Correct Answer: More accepting and prepared to handle smoke season.
Why this is correct: By the end, Speaker B agrees it is part of summer now. They feel sharing tips helps manage the situation.
Tips: Final feelings are often shown in the last lines.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Frustrated and ready to move away.: They never say they want to move away.
- Eager to spend more time outdoors despite the smoke.: They do not want more outdoor time during smoke.
- Unconvinced that any of the tips will help.: Speaker B agrees the tips are helpful.
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