Tips: First, understand the main problem before details.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Checking in for a flight: The speakers talk about a sailing and a vehicle. They never mention a flight or airport.
• Buying a long-distance bus ticket: There is no talk about buses or bus tickets. The problem is only about a ferry.
• Picking up a rental car: He already has his own car. He is not picking up a rental car.

Correct Answer: He is travelling with a vehicle.

Why this is correct: The agent says having a car makes things tighter. This means fewer spaces are available. That is why the situation is more complicated.

Tips: Listen for cause and effect language like because or that makes.

Why the other options are wrong:

• He booked his ticket too late.: The man says he booked weeks ago. So he did not book too late.
• The terminal is closing early.: The agent never says the terminal is closing early.
• His destination has changed.: The man says he is not flexible on the destination. It has not changed.

Correct Answer: Unsafe weather conditions.

Why this is correct: The agent clearly gives the reason for the cancellation. He says it was because of high winds. High winds mean unsafe weather.

Tips: When asked why, focus on the sentence with because.

Why the other options are wrong:

• A mechanical problem with the ferry.: There is no mention of a ferry problem or repairs.
• Staffing shortages at the terminal.: Staffing is never discussed in the conversation.
• Low passenger numbers.: The agent does not talk about passenger numbers.

Correct Answer: A confirmed crossing two days later.

Why this is correct: The agent says the earliest confirmed spot is two days from now. He contrasts this with standby tomorrow. So the confirmed option is two days later.

Tips: Do not confuse standby with confirmed options.

Why the other options are wrong:

• A crossing later the same night.: There is no confirmed crossing later that night.
• A spot later the next day.: Tomorrow morning is only standby, not confirmed.
• A rerouted trip through another province.: Rerouting is only an option, not a confirmed booking.

Correct Answer: It would cost more and add driving time.

Why this is correct: The man mentions fuel prices and distance. This shows it would cost more and add driving. That is why he hesitates.

Tips: Focus on the speaker's reason, not the agent's opinion.

Why the other options are wrong:

• His car is not suitable for long distances.: He never says his car cannot handle long trips.
• The agent advises against it strongly.: The agent explains the option but does not strongly advise against it.
• He would lose his original booking.: Rerouting does not cancel his original booking.

Correct Answer: Passengers without vehicles.

Why this is correct: The agent says foot passengers clear more often. This means people without vehicles are more likely to get on standby.

Tips: Listen carefully when speakers compare two groups.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Drivers with early reservations.: Early reservations are not mentioned for standby success.
• Families travelling together.: Families are never discussed.
• Local residents only.: Local residents are not mentioned at all.

Correct Answer: Join standby while keeping a later booking.

Why this is correct: The man asks to be on standby and keep the later spot. The agent agrees and explains how it works. This becomes their final plan.

Tips: The final plan is usually near the end of the talk.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Cancel the trip entirely.: They never talk about cancelling the whole trip.
• Switch permanently to a different route.: They do not switch permanently to another route.
• Travel as a foot passenger only.: He keeps his car and does not switch to foot passenger only.

Correct Answer: His later confirmed booking will be cancelled.

Why this is correct: The agent explains what happens if standby clears. He says the later booking will automatically cancel. This answers the question directly.

Tips: When you hear if, listen for the result after it.

Why the other options are wrong:

• He will pay an extra rebooking fee.: The agent says there is no penalty. So there is no extra fee.
• He will lose his vehicle reservation.: There is no mention of losing the vehicle reservation.
• He must confirm in person at the terminal.: He does not need to confirm in person.