- You will hear a conversation in 3 sections. You will hear each section only once.
- After each section, you will hear 2 or 3 questions. You will hear the questions only once.
- Choose the best answer to each question.
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Correct Answer: A wallet left on a train
Why this is correct: Speaker A says he lost his wallet on the SkyTrain. This clearly matches "A wallet left on a train."
Tips: In problem solving questions, focus on the first problem described.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A mobile phone on a seat: The speaker never mentions a phone. He only talks about a wallet.
- A backpack at the station: There is no mention of a backpack anywhere in the conversation.
- A set of keys on a bench: The speaker does not talk about keys or a bench.
Correct Answer: Expo Line.
Why this is correct: Speaker A clearly says he was on the Expo Line. He even explains the direction he was going.
Tips: Write down names you hear, because they are often answers.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Canada Line.: The Canada Line is never mentioned by either speaker.
- Millennium Line.: The Millennium Line does not appear in the conversation.
- Evergreen Extension.: The Evergreen Extension is not talked about at all.
Correct Answer: Near the doors in the middle car.
Why this is correct: Speaker A explains his exact location on the train. He says he was near the doors in the middle car.
Tips: When you hear location details, picture them to remember better.
Why the other options are wrong:
- At the front by the driver.: He never says he was near the driver or the front.
- In a seat at the back.: He says he was standing, not sitting in a seat.
- Between two train cars.: There is no mention of being between train cars.
Correct Answer: His Compass Card.
Why this is correct: Speaker A describes the wallet and says what is inside it. He clearly mentions his Compass Card.
Tips: Details about contents often come right after item descriptions.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Only cash and coins.: He does not talk about cash or coins.
- His driver’s licence.: A driver's licence is never mentioned.
- A bank card and photos.: He does not say anything about bank cards or photos.
Correct Answer: Check the station office.
Why this is correct: Speaker B suggests checking the station office. He says this is the best first step.
Tips: For first step questions, listen for order words.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Call the police right away.: The police are never mentioned.
- Cancel his bank cards.: He does not suggest cancelling cards.
- Wait until tomorrow.: He does not say to wait until tomorrow first.
Correct Answer: Lost items are often turned in there.
Why this is correct: Speaker B explains why the station office is a good idea. He says wallets are sometimes turned in there.
Tips: Reason questions usually follow advice or suggestions.
Why the other options are wrong:
- It is open all night.: There is no talk about opening hours.
- It is close to his home.: He does not mention where the man lives.
- They sell new wallets.: They do not sell wallets at the station office.
Correct Answer: Fill out a lost and found form online.
Why this is correct: Speaker B tells him to fill out a form online. Speaker A agrees and says he will do it today.
Tips: Match actions with the correct time mentioned.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Buy a new Compass Card.: He does not say he will buy a new Compass Card today.
- Travel back on the Expo Line.: He does not plan to travel back on the Expo Line.
- Visit TransLink Lost Property.: TransLink Lost Property is mentioned for tomorrow, not today.
Correct Answer: To get help finding a lost wallet.
Why this is correct: The whole conversation is about a lost wallet. Speaker A asks for help and Speaker B gives steps to find it.
Tips: For main purpose, think about the whole conversation, not one detail.
Why the other options are wrong:
- To complain about SkyTrain service.: There is no complaint about service.
- To ask for train directions.: He is not asking for directions.
- To replace a Compass Card.: Replacing a Compass Card is not the main focus.
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