Tips: For main idea questions, focus on what they talk about most, not small details.

Why the other options are wrong:

• How Montreal winters affect local restaurants.: They mention spring thaw, but only as a problem while waiting outside. They are not talking about winters affecting restaurants.
• Whether to cook dinner at home or eat out.: They never talk about cooking at home. They only discuss eating poutine outside.
• Comparing food in Montreal and Toronto.: Toronto is mentioned once about a cousin. The main focus stays on Montreal poutine places.

Correct Answer: The portions are smaller than expected.

Why this is correct: The hesitant friend says the portions are tiny. They worry about still being hungry after walking all afternoon. This clearly explains the hesitation.

Tips: When you hear a complaint, connect it to a clear reason.

Why the other options are wrong:

• It is too far from the Plateau neighbourhood.: They say the place is near Duluth and the Plateau. Distance is not the problem.
• The menu does not include classic poutine.: They never say the menu lacks classic poutine. That is mentioned about a different place.
• The prices have increased recently.: Prices are never discussed in the conversation.

Correct Answer: Waiting outside for a long time in messy spring weather.

Why this is correct: The hesitant friend says the line wraps around the block. They also mention slush from the spring thaw. the friend suggesting restaurants agrees the melting weather is gross.

Tips: If both speakers repeat or agree, that point is important.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Its early closing time on weeknights.: They never talk about closing early. Time is not the issue.
• Parking being too expensive nearby.: Parking costs are not mentioned at all.
• Not being able to find it on Saint-Laurent Boulevard.: They both know where the place is. Finding it is not a problem.

Correct Answer: They shift from debating the best spot to valuing flexibility and company.

Why this is correct: The hesitant friend first criticizes different restaurants. Later, they say company matters more than the best spot. This shows a change in attitude.

Tips: For attitude change questions, compare early and late comments.

Why the other options are wrong:

• They realise they would rather eat somewhere outside Montreal.: They never say they want to leave Montreal. They stay on Saint-Laurent.
• They become more critical of all poutine restaurants.: They stop being critical near the end. They become more relaxed.
• They decide food quality is not important anymore.: They still care about poutine. They just care more about being together.

Correct Answer: Try a small portion at one place, then decide whether to eat elsewhere.

Why this is correct: They agree to go early, split one portion and visit another place if they are still hungry. This is a flexible plan to try a small portion first and decide whether to eat elsewhere.

Tips: The final answer is often in the last few lines.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Order takeout and eat at home instead.: They never choose to eat at home. They stay on Saint-Laurent.
• Go to the newest restaurant and wait in line.: They decide not to wait in that long line.
• Postpone the plan until the weather improves.: They do not cancel the plan because of weather.