Tips: Focus on the main topic, not small side details.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Problems with winter parking in Brossard.: They mention parking once, but it is not the main topic. The talk is about choosing a sugar shack, not parking problems.
• How maple syrup is produced in Quebec.: They never explain how maple syrup is made. They only talk about visiting a sugar shack.
• Planning activities for their children.: Kids are mentioned briefly, but planning for children is not the main focus.

Correct Answer: The wait times can be very long.

Why this is correct: Speaker B says the lineups were brutal at Mont-Saint-Hilaire. He says they waited almost an hour. This clearly shows long wait times.

Tips: When you hear a problem, listen for details that explain it.

Why the other options are wrong:

• The building is not very traditional.: He never says the building is not traditional. He actually says it is nice.
• It is too far to drive from Brossard.: Distance from Brossard is never mentioned as a problem.
• The food options are too limited.: Food options are not discussed at all.

Correct Answer: It allows them to make reservations.

Why this is correct: Speaker A says the Sainte-Julie place takes reservations. He contrasts this with the long lineups. This is why he prefers it.

Tips: Link the reason directly to the speaker's preference.

Why the other options are wrong:

• It offers more outdoor activities.: Outdoor activities are mentioned later, but not as the main reason.
• It has better weather conditions.: Weather is discussed as a problem, not a benefit.
• It is more popular on social media.: Social media popularity is never mentioned.

Correct Answer: Reluctant at first but eventually convinced.

Why this is correct: Speaker B first says he is on the fence and worries about charm. Later, he agrees to book Sainte-Julie. This shows he changes his mind.

Tips: Compare how the speaker feels at the start and the end.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Enthusiastic from the start.: He is not enthusiastic at the start. He has concerns.
• Indifferent and uninterested.: He clearly has opinions and reacts many times.
• Disappointed but willing to go along with it.: By the end, he sounds positive, not disappointed.

Correct Answer: To make sure they can have maple taffy outside.

Why this is correct: Speaker A says the maple taffy is only earlier in the day. He then plans for late morning to catch it. This shows the reason for going earlier.

Tips: Inference questions need you to connect two ideas.

Why the other options are wrong:

• To get a cheaper meal price.: Prices are never mentioned in the conversation.
• To leave time for another activity later.: They do not talk about another activity later.
• To avoid driving in traffic from Montreal.: Traffic from Montreal is not discussed.