- 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 new GO train schedule improves their commute.
Why this is correct: Speaker A says the schedule helps meetings but crowding cancels it out. Speaker B shares mixed feelings too. They are weighing good and bad parts of the new schedule.
Tips: For main idea questions, focus on what they talk about most.
Why the other options are wrong:
- How to avoid using the TTC at Union Station.: They mention the TTC, but it is only one problem. The main talk is about the whole GO schedule.
- Plans to change jobs closer to home.: No one talks about changing jobs. They only talk about trains and timing.
- Problems with parking regulations in Oakville.: Parking is mentioned once. It is not the main topic of the talk.
Correct Answer: The 6:48 train from Oakville GO.
Why this is correct: Speaker A clearly says they switched trains. They name the exact time and station.
Tips: When you hear numbers, slow down and check who says them.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A later morning train to avoid crowds.: Speaker A says the earlier train saves time. They do not say they chose a later train.
- The 7:12 train from Bronte.: The 7:12 from Bronte belongs to Speaker B, not Speaker A.
- An off-peak evening train.: Speaker A talks about a morning train, not an evening one.
Correct Answer: They were frustrated despite sounding upbeat.
Why this is correct: Speaker B misses the TTC by seconds. The phrase sounds positive, but the words show sarcasm and anger.
Tips: Watch for phrases that sound positive but mean the opposite.
Why the other options are wrong:
- They were pleased with the faster TTC connection.: They missed the TTC, so they were not pleased.
- They felt neutral about missing the TTC.: The tone is not neutral. The words show annoyance.
- They were joking about liking delays.: They are not joking about liking delays. They clearly dislike them.
Correct Answer: It would conflict with daycare pickup.
Why this is correct: Speaker B explains a real life problem. Daycare pickup makes earlier hours hard.
Tips: Reasons often come after words like honestly or but.
Why the other options are wrong:
- The earlier trains are more crowded.: Crowding is mentioned earlier, not as the reason here.
- Parking is worse in the mornings.: Parking problems are not linked to changing work hours.
- Their boss refused to approve it.: The boss suggests the idea. They do not refuse it.
Correct Answer: On off-peak evening trips home.
Why this is correct: Speaker B says off-peak coming home is nicer. Speaker A agrees that evenings feel calmer.
Tips: When two speakers agree, the answer often reflects shared words.
Why the other options are wrong:
- On weekends with fewer trains.: They do not talk about weekends.
- During construction delays near Union.: Construction causes problems, not improvements.
- Only for commuters using Bronte station.: They mention different stations, not one benefit only.
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