- You will hear a news item once. It is about 1.5 minutes long.
- Then 5 questions will appear.
- Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu.
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Correct Answer: the introduction of a new express bus service.
Why this is correct: The report is about Edmonton preparing to roll out a new express bus service connecting suburban neighbourhoods to downtown. This new transit service is the main topic of the story.
Why the other options are wrong:
- traffic congestion from road construction.: Traffic congestion is mentioned as a reason for the service, but road construction is not discussed.
- changes to bus fares across the city.: Changes to bus fares are not mentioned in the report.
- budget cuts affecting transit services.: The report is about a new service being added, not budget cuts to transit.
Correct Answer: on October 7.
Why this is correct: The transcript clearly states the programme will begin on October 7, following a year-long pilot planning phase. This specific date is given in the report.
Why the other options are wrong:
- immediately after planning ends.: October 7 is the set date. The report does not specify that the service begins immediately at the moment the planning phase ends.
- at the start of the summer season.: The service starts in early October, not during the summer season.
- in March next year after evaluation.: March next year is when the formal evaluation will happen, not when the service starts.
Correct Answer: shorter travel times for commuters.
Why this is correct: The transcript says transit planners estimate the express routes could reduce travel times by up to twenty-five percent compared with existing local services. So shorter commute times are the main expected benefit.
Why the other options are wrong:
- expanded service on all local routes.: The report says some community groups worry about reduced local routes, not expanded service on all routes.
- lower construction costs for stops.: Lower construction costs for stops are not mentioned as a benefit.
- free transit during peak hours.: Free transit during peak hours is not discussed in the report.
Correct Answer: some community groups.
Why this is correct: The transcript says some community groups have raised concerns about reduced service on local routes. This concern came specifically from community groups, not from other parties.
Why the other options are wrong:
- downtown business owners.: Downtown business owners are not mentioned as raising this concern.
- city budget officers.: City budget officers are not mentioned in connection with this concern.
- transit drivers' unions.: Transit drivers' unions are not mentioned in the report.
Correct Answer: officials may modify the service if needed.
Why this is correct: The transcript says Edmonton Transit Service will monitor local routes closely and make adjustments if necessary. A formal evaluation is planned for March. This shows officials are open to modifying the service based on results.
Why the other options are wrong:
- most local routes will be replaced.: The report does not say most local routes will be replaced.
- transit funding will soon decrease.: There is no mention of transit funding decreasing.
- the programme is final and unchangeable.: The evaluation and monitoring show the programme is not final and unchangeable.
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