Tips: In problem questions, focus on what the speaker planned before the problem.

Why the other options are wrong:

• A mountain lake with a picnic area: She never talks about a picnic area or a lake at first. That idea comes later as an alternative.
• A large glacier viewpoint: She mentions the Athabasca Glacier only as a thought, not her original plan.
• A town centre with shops: She does not mention shopping or a town centre at any time.

Correct Answer: Smoke levels increased overnight.

Why this is correct: The warden explains the reason clearly. He says the smoke levels increased overnight, so they closed it early.

Tips: When asked why, listen for the exact reason given by the speaker.

Why the other options are wrong:

• There was damage to the trail.: He does not mention any damage to the trail.
• Staff were unavailable.: He never says there were staff problems.
• A wildfire was burning nearby.: He talks about smoke, not an active fire near the trail.

Correct Answer: He shows understanding.

Why this is correct: The warden says he understands her situation. His words show sympathy for her long drive and disappointment.

Tips: For attitude questions, listen to tone and emotion words.

Why the other options are wrong:

• He doubts her travel plans.: He does not question or doubt her travel story.
• He ignores her concern.: He responds kindly and explains the situation.
• He blames park management.: He never criticizes park management.

Correct Answer: Pyramid Lake.

Why this is correct: The warden suggests another place that is safer. He names Pyramid Lake and says the air is clearer there.

Tips: When options list places, listen carefully for the exact name said.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Maligne Canyon.: Maligne Canyon is closed and not suggested.
• Athabasca Glacier.: He mentions the glacier, but with warnings, not as the safest option.
• Jasper townsite.: He does not suggest the townsite at all.

Correct Answer: Limit time spent stopping there.

Why this is correct: The warden explains the road is open but gives advice. He says short stops only and not long hikes.

Tips: Advice questions often include do and do not instructions.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Avoid it completely today.: He does not say to avoid it completely.
• Only travel there tomorrow.: He does not say to wait until tomorrow.
• Join a guided hiking tour.: He never mentions guided tours.

Correct Answer: It may improve by late afternoon.

Why this is correct: The warden shares a forecast from Environment Canada. He says the smoke should improve slightly by late afternoon.

Tips: For future questions, focus on predictions and time phrases.

Why the other options are wrong:

• It will stay the same all day.: He does not say it will stay the same.
• It will become much worse.: He does not warn it will get much worse.
• It is impossible to predict.: He gives a prediction, so it is not impossible.

Correct Answer: Choose a short walk near the lake.

Why this is correct: The woman states her new plan clearly. She says she might wait and do a short walk near the lake.

Tips: When asked what happens next, listen to the speaker's own plan.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Drive back to Edmonton immediately.: She does not say she will drive back to Edmonton.
• Wait at the canyon entrance.: She does not plan to wait at the canyon entrance.
• Hike a long mountain trail.: She avoids long hikes because of smoke.

Correct Answer: Early each morning.

Why this is correct: The warden explains the review schedule. He says they usually reassess conditions early each day.

Tips: Schedule questions often use words like usually or every.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Every few hours.: He does not say they check every few hours.
• At the end of the week.: He does not mention weekly reviews.
• Only after rain.: He does not link reviews to rain.