Tips: Focus on the main topic, not small details.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Winter weather in Kitchener.: They only briefly mention winter. The talk is about daily travel, not winter weather.
• Changes at their workplaces.: They never discuss job changes or work tasks. The focus stays on travel to work.
• Problems with parking downtown.: Parking is mentioned, but only as one reason for switching. It is not the main topic.

Correct Answer: One train, with no transfers.

Why this is correct: The person already taking the LRT answers the transfer question by saying it is just one train. They stay on that train until downtown.

Tips: Use the stated information, rather than outside knowledge.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Three trains.: The regular commuter says one train, not three.
• Two trains and a bus.: The journey uses one train. A second train or bus is not part of the described route.
• One train followed by a shuttle.: The commuter stays on the train until downtown and does not describe a shuttle transfer.

Correct Answer: Parking was expensive and inconvenient.

Why this is correct: The friend already using the LRT explains why they stopped driving. They say parking was difficult and cost a lot.

Tips: Listen for cause and effect statements.

Why the other options are wrong:

• The car was unreliable.: There is no mention of car problems. The car is not described as unreliable.
• The drive took too long in summer.: The friend already using the LRT does not talk about summer driving times. Time is discussed generally.
• Work provided an LRT pass.: Work giving an LRT pass is never mentioned.

Correct Answer: Encouraged to try the LRT.

Why this is correct: By the end, the friend considering the LRT decides to try the LRT. They clearly say they will give it a try.

Tips: The last lines often show the final feeling.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Upset about traffic delays.: The friend considering the LRT is not upset at the end. They sound positive and calm.
• Worried about crowded trains.: Crowding is mentioned, but the friend considering the LRT is no longer worried.
• Still unsure about using public transit.: The friend considering the LRT makes a clear decision, not uncertainty.

Correct Answer: It has made commuting less stressful.

Why this is correct: The friend already using the LRT says they enjoy the commute now. They also say there is no stress compared to driving.

Tips: Inference questions focus on feelings, not facts.

Why the other options are wrong:

• It takes longer than driving.: The friend already using the LRT says the trip is faster, not longer.
• It is only useful in winter.: The LRT is not only for winter. It is used every day.
• It is too crowded to enjoy.: Crowding exists, but the friend already using the LRT still enjoys the ride.