Tips: First find the main topic, not small details.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Planning a trip to Regina.: They mention Regina only as a beer booth. They are not planning a trip there.
• Comparing different Saskatoon restaurants.: They do not talk about restaurants. They talk about beer, music, and the event.
• Deciding whether to volunteer at an event.: They never talk about volunteering. They only talk about attending as guests.

Correct Answer: They expected hot weather and large crowds.

Why this is correct: The friend who was initially annoyed by the music says the forecast was 30 degrees. They also worried it would be a zoo, meaning very crowded.

Tips: Listen for words that explain why someone felt unsure.

Why the other options are wrong:

• They don't usually like craft beer.: The friend who was initially annoyed by the music never says they dislike craft beer. They talk about trying many beers.
• They had already been there the day before.: The friend who was initially annoyed by the music does not say they went before. They talk only about this visit.
• They were worried about the ticket price.: There is no talk about ticket prices in the conversation.

Correct Answer: A blueberry sour beer.

Why this is correct: The friend who prefers sour beer says they skipped the IPA. They clearly say they went for the sours, especially the blueberry one.

Tips: When asked about preference, listen for strong feeling words.

Why the other options are wrong:

• A dark lager from Saskatoon.: The friend who prefers sour beer does not mention a dark lager. They only mention sours and IPA.
• A popular IPA from Regina.: The friend who prefers sour beer says the IPA was too hoppy and they skipped it.
• A non-alcoholic drink from the water station.: They mention water stations later, not as a favourite drink.

Correct Answer: They became more positive after the technical issues were fixed.

Why this is correct: The friend who was initially annoyed by the music says they were cranky because the sound kept cutting out. Later, after the speakers were fixed, they relaxed.

Tips: Track how opinions change over time.

Why the other options are wrong:

• They liked it less as the day went on.: The friend who was initially annoyed by the music does not like it less later. They relax and enjoy it more.
• They only enjoyed it because other people were dancing.: The friend who was initially annoyed by the music relaxes because the sound improves, not because of dancing.
• They stayed annoyed the entire time.: The friend who was initially annoyed by the music clearly changes from annoyed to relaxed.

Correct Answer: They would go again but limit how long they stay.

Why this is correct: The friend who was initially annoyed by the music says one afternoon was enough. the friend who prefers sour beer agrees and says it is better in small doses.

Tips: Use inference by combining both speakers' opinions.

Why the other options are wrong:

• They would only go if the weather was cooler.: They do not say weather will decide next time.
• They would attend both days to try every beer.: They clearly say they would not go both days.
• They would skip it unless friends insisted.: They sound happy to go again, not only if forced.