Tips: For main idea questions, focus on what they discuss most, not small details.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Choosing where to buy food for a party.: They do not focus on where to buy food. They discuss changing from catering to a potluck, not shopping.
• Problems with city bylaws in Brampton.: City rules are mentioned, but they are not the main topic. The main topic is the event planning.
• Their favourite community events.: They do not talk about favourite events. They talk about one specific Diwali celebration.

Correct Answer: The caterer increased the price.

Why this is correct: Speaker A says the caterer raised the price. Because of this, they change to a potluck. This clearly explains the reason.

Tips: When you hear a change, listen carefully for the reason right after.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Too few guests confirmed they would attend.: They never say fewer guests are coming. Guest numbers are not discussed.
• Speaker B suggested a potluck instead.: Speaker B does not suggest a potluck. Speaker A decides this alone.
• The hall does not allow outside caterers.: The hall rules are about noise and fireworks. Food rules are not mentioned.

Correct Answer: They feel stressed but are trying to stay positive.

Why this is correct: Speaker A says they are nervous but trying to sound upbeat. This shows stress mixed with hope. They are not fully confident.

Tips: For feeling questions, focus on emotion words and tone, not facts.

Why the other options are wrong:

• They are annoyed mainly with Speaker B's opinions.: Speaker A is not annoyed with Speaker B. Their tone stays friendly.
• They are completely confident everything will go smoothly.: They do not sound fully confident. They admit feeling nervous.
• They regret agreeing to organise the celebration.: They do not say they regret planning it. They continue planning.

Correct Answer: Fireworks are not allowed.

Why this is correct: Speaker A clearly says no fireworks are allowed. This is a direct rule from the city.

Tips: Rules are often stated clearly, so listen for strong negative words.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Children's performances are cancelled.: Children's performances are not cancelled. They are only shorter.
• The event must end by nine o'clock.: The event does not end by nine. It starts at six and lasts three hours.
• Only catered food is permitted.: Outside food is not banned. They plan a potluck.

Correct Answer: The hall booking time is limited.

Why this is correct: Speaker A says the hall gives only a three-hour slot. Because of this, they shorten the program. This directly explains the reason.

Tips: For why questions, listen for the explanation that follows the decision.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Fewer families are expected to attend.: They do not mention fewer families. Attendance numbers are not discussed.
• The city requested fewer performances.: The city does not ask for fewer performances. The hall time is the issue.
• The children are not well prepared.: They never say the children are unprepared.