Tips: For main idea questions, listen for what they talk about most.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Finding new restaurants near Chesterman Beach.: They do not talk about finding new restaurants. They only mention food as a reason to save money.
• Their memories of past trips in British Columbia.: They do not share past memories. They talk about future plans for this trip.
• Whether flying to Vancouver Island is worth the cost.: They compare flying and driving, but that is not the main topic.

Correct Answer: They will choose a place that allows cancellations.

Why this is correct: The person who prefers driving to flying suggests booking something refundable. The person who will look for accommodation says this makes them feel better. This clearly shows they want a place with cancellations.

Tips: Listen for clear decisions near the middle of the conversation.

Why the other options are wrong:

• They will book the cheapest option immediately.: They never say cheapest. They talk about flexible options instead.
• They will wait until they arrive to find a place.: They plan to book before the trip, not after arriving.
• They will stay with friends to save money.: They do not mention staying with friends at all.

Correct Answer: By car and ferry via Nanaimo.

Why this is correct: The person who will look for accommodation asks about driving or flying. The person who prefers driving to flying clearly says driving. They also mention the ferry from Vancouver to Nanaimo.

Tips: When travel options are compared, listen for the final choice.

Why the other options are wrong:

• By direct flight from downtown Vancouver.: The person who prefers driving to flying says flying is fast but too expensive.
• By train and bus from Vancouver.: They never mention trains or buses.
• By rental car from Victoria.: They do not talk about starting from Victoria.

Correct Answer: They grow more comfortable with the plan.

Why this is correct: The person who will look for accommodation starts worried about being stuck inside. Later, the person who will look for accommodation says they are warming up to the plan. This shows growing comfort.

Tips: Track how feelings change from start to end.

Why the other options are wrong:

• They become more anxious about the cost.: The person who will look for accommodation does not become more anxious. They become more relaxed.
• They lose interest in going altogether.: The person who will look for accommodation does not lose interest. They agree to keep planning.
• They are frustrated by their travel companion's indecision.: The person who will look for accommodation is not frustrated. They accept their travel companion's ideas.

Correct Answer: They want to see the weather conditions first.

Why this is correct: The person who prefers driving to flying suggests waiting to book lessons. They say the waves might be intense. They want to check the forecast later.

Tips: For why questions, listen for because or if statements.

Why the other options are wrong:

• They think surfing is too expensive in Tofino.: They never say lessons are too expensive.
• They realise lessons are fully booked in summer.: They do not say lessons are fully booked.
• They decide to focus on hiking instead.: They do not choose hiking instead.