Why the other options are wrong:

• a heat warning issued across Ontario.: A heat warning is not mentioned in the report.
• changes to water conservation rules.: Water conservation is briefly mentioned, but the story is about the splash pad opening.
• a swimming pool closure in downtown Toronto.: The report is about a splash pad opening, not a swimming pool closure.

Correct Answer: at Thomson Memorial Park near Lawrence Avenue East.

Why this is correct: The transcript clearly says the water play area is located at Thomson Memorial Park, near Lawrence Avenue East. This is the specific location given in the report.

Why the other options are wrong:

• along the waterfront near Harbourfront Centre.: The waterfront near Harbourfront Centre is not mentioned.
• inside a community centre in North York.: The splash pad is outdoors in a park, not inside a community centre.
• beside city hall in downtown Toronto.: City Hall in downtown Toronto is not the location.

Correct Answer: lack other ways to cool down at home.

Why this is correct: Councillor Fletcher said the new facility fills an important gap because many families in the area do not have access to private pools or air conditioning at home. They lack other ways to cool down.

Why the other options are wrong:

• requested a facility closer to downtown.: She did not say families requested a facility closer to downtown.
• already have access to private swimming pools.: She said the opposite - families do not have access to private pools.
• prefer outdoor activities over indoor recreation.: She focused on the need for cooling, not on preferences for outdoor over indoor activities.

Correct Answer: see the Scarborough project as a model for expansion.

Why this is correct: The transcript says similar splash pads are planned for other neighbourhoods across Toronto next year. This suggests officials see the Scarborough project as a model they want to copy in other areas.

Why the other options are wrong:

• plan to charge admission fees at future locations.: The splash pad is free, and future locations are not mentioned as charging admission.
• want to close older swimming pools across the city.: Closing older swimming pools is not mentioned.
• are uncertain about the design of the current one.: The plans for expansion suggest officials are satisfied with the current design.

Correct Answer: will benefit from having a free place to cool down.

Why this is correct: The report shows families welcoming the opening, saying it provides a safe and social space during summer holidays. The splash pad is free and accessible, so the community will benefit from having a free place to cool down.

Why the other options are wrong:

• expects the park to close earlier this year.: The report does not say the park will close earlier this year.
• prefers indoor recreation facilities instead.: There is no suggestion residents prefer indoor recreation.
• is concerned about increased water bills.: Concerns about water bills are not mentioned - the system uses recycled water.