Tips: For main idea questions, think about the whole conversation, not one line.

Why the other options are wrong:

• A disagreement with neighbours about noise.: They joke about noise complaints, but that is not the main topic. It is only one small reason for avoiding the rototiller.
• Problems caused by Victoria's water restrictions.: Water restrictions are mentioned, but they are not the full focus. The talk includes plants, tools, and shared work.
• Which plants grow best in Beacon Hill Park.: They never talk about Beacon Hill Park. They only discuss their own gardens at home.

Correct Answer: It seems unnecessary and could cause noise issues.

Why this is correct: The neighbour switching to native plants says the rototiller is overkill for their place. They also worry about noise complaints in Fernwood. This makes the tool seem unnecessary and risky.

Tips: When asked why, listen for explanations after the idea is mentioned.

Why the other options are wrong:

• The neighbour planning to grow strawberries refuses to share the cost.: They never talk about sharing money. Cost is not mentioned at all.
• The city has banned all power tools.: The city banning power tools is never said. They only mention noise complaints.
• It is broken and needs repairs.: No one says the rototiller is broken. The issue is suitability and noise.

Correct Answer: Relieved because it will be less work.

Why this is correct: The neighbour switching to native plants says they mean less fuss. The plants survive even when this neighbour forgets about them. This suggests relief about easier care.

Tips: For feeling questions, listen for adjectives that show emotion.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Confused about what to plant.: They are not confused. They clearly know why they want native plants.
• Indifferent and only following a trend.: They are not following a trend. They give clear personal reasons.
• Disappointed about giving up vegetables.: They do not sound disappointed. They sound practical and calm.

Correct Answer: Prepare their gardens by hand and share the effort.

Why this is correct: They suggest doing the work by hand instead of using a machine. They agree to split the job and take turns. This shows shared effort by hand.

Tips: The final agreement often comes after some back and forth.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Wait until the water restrictions end.: They do not decide to wait. They plan to work soon.
• Hire a professional landscaper together.: No professional is mentioned. They plan to do it themselves.
• Use the rototiller later in the evening.: They reject using the rototiller at any time.

Correct Answer: They agree, but expect it to be physically demanding.

Why this is correct: The neighbour planning to grow strawberries agrees to the plan but jokes about their back protesting. This shows they expect hard physical work. They still accept the idea.

Tips: Jokes often hide true feelings in listening tests.

Why the other options are wrong:

• They secretly plan to ignore the agreement.: They do not plan to ignore it. They make a deal and add coffee.
• They are annoyed and likely to cancel.: They are not cancelling. They clearly agree.
• They are enthusiastic and confident it will be easy.: They do not think it will be easy. They worry about their back.