Tips: Focus on the main idea, not small side problems.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Finding a place to watch a hockey game together.: They mention a Canucks game, but it is not the main topic. The talk is about a trip plan, not watching hockey.
• Problems with a car insurance claim.: Car insurance comes up later as a problem. It is not the main discussion at the start.
• Whether to visit family in Duncan this weekend.: They do not talk about visiting family. They only talk about travel plans and cider.

Correct Answer: They are unsure about transportation due to a car issue.

Why this is correct: Speaker A says they are on the fence about driving. They explain ICBC has not sorted out the rental after a bumper issue.

Tips: When asked why, listen for words like because or explanations.

Why the other options are wrong:

• They expect heavy ferry traffic from the mainland.: There is no mention of ferries or mainland traffic. This idea is not in the talk.
• They are worried about bad reviews of the cidery.: Speaker A jokes about past experiences, not bad reviews. No reviews are discussed.
• They dislike cider and prefer wine instead.: Speaker A does not say they dislike cider. They say they are worried about driving.

Correct Answer: Sunday morning.

Why this is correct: Speaker A suggests pushing the plan to Sunday morning. Speaker B agrees, and Speaker A says Sunday it is.

Tips: The final choice often comes after a short debate.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Friday evening after work.: They never mention going on Friday evening. Work schedules are not discussed.
• Next weekend instead.: They do not delay to next weekend. They choose a day this weekend.
• Saturday afternoon.: Saturday afternoon is not agreed on. They move away from Saturday.

Correct Answer: They are relaxed and value the overall experience more than the tasting.

Why this is correct: Speaker B says they are more in it for the scenery than the cider. This shows a relaxed attitude about the outing.

Tips: For inference questions, listen to tone and personal comments.

Why the other options are wrong:

• They are only going to please Speaker A.: Speaker B never says they are only going to please Speaker A. They share their own interest.
• They are disappointed the plan was changed.: Speaker B does not sound disappointed. They agree Sunday could work.
• They are mainly interested in drinking as much cider as possible.: Speaker B jokes about being responsible. They do not plan to drink a lot.

Correct Answer: Take a walk along the river near downtown Duncan.

Why this is correct: Speaker B suggests walking the trail by the river if the cidery is a bust. This is clearly a backup plan.

Tips: Backup plans often follow words like if it fails or if it is a bust.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Drive to another winery further up the valley.: They do not mention another winery. Only one cidery is discussed.
• Head home early to watch the hockey game.: Going home early is not suggested. They talk about lunch and walking.
• Meet Speaker B's sister for lunch.: Meeting a sister for lunch is not planned. The sister is only mentioned as a joke.