- 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: Applying for a part-time job at Tim Hortons.
Why this is correct: Alex says they are thinking about applying at Tim Hortons. The whole talk stays on this job plan and details.
Tips: Focus on the overall topic, not small details.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Saving money for a new phone.: Saving money is mentioned, but it is only a reason for working. It is not the main topic.
- Working at the community centre.: They mention the community centre only to describe the location. They are not working there.
- Balancing school exams and homework.: School and exams are discussed, but only to make sure work does not affect them.
Correct Answer: It is close to school and friends already work there.
Why this is correct: Alex explains the place is close to school. They also say friends work there and like the manager.
Tips: Listen carefully when someone explains their choice.
Why the other options are wrong:
- It pays more than other cafés nearby.: The speaker never talks about pay being higher. Money amount is not discussed.
- The hours are only on weekday afternoons.: The speaker says weekends, not weekday afternoons.
- The person offering application help used to work there.: The person offering application help never says they worked there before.
Correct Answer: About ten hours, mainly on weekends.
Why this is correct: Alex clearly states the number of hours. They also say it is mostly on weekends.
Tips: Write down numbers as you hear them.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Around twenty hours, mostly evenings.: Twenty hours and evenings are never mentioned.
- Only during school holidays.: They plan to work during the school year, not only holidays.
- As many hours as the manager offers.: Alex wants limited hours, not unlimited hours.
Correct Answer: Supportive but careful about school priorities.
Why this is correct: The person offering application help supports the job idea and offers help. They also stress that school comes first.
Tips: Think about feelings shown through comments.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Worried that it will affect family time.: Family time is never mentioned as a worry.
- Indifferent and not very involved.: The person offering application help is very involved and offers help.
- Unhappy because the job seems stressful.: The person offering application help does not say they are unhappy with the job.
Correct Answer: They feel excited and motivated to start working.
Why this is correct: Alex says they are excited at the end. Their words show positive energy about the job.
Tips: Endings often show true feelings.
Why the other options are wrong:
- They are mostly interested in quitting school early.: They never talk about quitting school.
- They are unsure and feeling pressured by friends.: They do not say they feel pressured by friends.
- They expect the job to be easy and relaxing.: They expect stress, not an easy job.
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