Tips: First, identify the main topic that comes up again and again.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Where to shop for groceries in Vancouver.: They only briefly mention a store. The main talk is about what to cook, not where to shop.
• Whether to invite family over for Thanksgiving.: They mention family, but not inviting people. The focus stays on food choices.
• How to avoid cooking altogether.: They never say they want to skip cooking. They still plan to cook a meal.

Correct Answer: It was tiring and not very enjoyable last year.

Why this is correct: Speaker B says last year felt like a marathon. He also says he wants to enjoy dinner, not recover from it. This shows it was tiring and unpleasant.

Tips: When asked why, listen for past experiences and emotions.

Why the other options are wrong:

• They expect more guests this year.: They never talk about more guests coming. The problem is effort, not people.
• Their oven is broken and unusable.: The oven works, but it is not great. It is not broken or unusable.
• They do not like traditional Thanksgiving food.: Speaker B likes Thanksgiving food. He just dislikes the stress and dry turkey.

Correct Answer: Serving roast chicken with a small turkey breast.

Why this is correct: Speaker A suggests roast chicken with a small turkey breast. Speaker B agrees and says it feels like Thanksgiving. This shows their final plan.

Tips: The final plan usually comes near the end of the conversation.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Ordering all the food from a bakery.: They only plan to buy pie from a bakery. They still cook the main meal.
• Cooking salmon as the main dish.: Salmon is discussed but not chosen. They decide on chicken and turkey.
• Making only side dishes and no main.: They clearly choose a main dish. It is not only side dishes.

Correct Answer: Comfortable being flexible if it reduces stress.

Why this is correct: Speaker A says traditions can bend. She suggests easier options to reduce pressure. This shows she is flexible.

Tips: Tone and attitude help you answer feeling questions.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Strongly opposed to any changes.: She is not opposed to change. She suggests many new ideas.
• Confused about what is appropriate.: She sounds confident, not confused.
• Worried about disappointing their sister.: She mentions her sister, but she is not worried about her.

Correct Answer: Buying the main protein on Saturday.

Why this is correct: Speaker A assigns tasks clearly. Speaker B agrees to pick up the meat on Saturday. This is his responsibility.

Tips: Listen carefully after words like deal or exactly.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Inviting their mum to dinner.: They never discuss inviting his mum. She is already coming.
• Cooking all the side dishes.: Speaker A says she will handle the sides.
• Baking the pumpkin pie at home.: They decide to buy pie, not bake it.