- 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: Getting a police check for volunteering
Why this is correct: The caller says she needs a police check. She also explains it is for a volunteer job. This clearly matches getting a police check for volunteering.
Tips: In problem solving questions, focus on the first reason the caller gives.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Applying for a Canadian passport: The speaker never mentions a passport. She talks only about a police check.
- Reporting a stolen wallet: There is no mention of a wallet or a crime. The call is not about reporting anything stolen.
- Asking about a library card: The speaker never talks about a library. She talks about volunteering.
Correct Answer: At a community centre.
Why this is correct: She clearly says where she will volunteer. She mentions a community centre in Ottawa. This matches the answer.
Tips: Listen carefully for location details after verbs like work or volunteer.
Why the other options are wrong:
- At a local school.: She never talks about a school. The location she names is a community centre.
- At a hospital.: There is no mention of a hospital. The transcript does not say this.
- At a sports club.: A sports club is never mentioned. Only a community centre is named.
Correct Answer: He offers to explain the steps.
Why this is correct: She says it is her first time and she is not sure what to do. The officer responds by saying he will explain what she needs. This shows he offers help.
Tips: For attitude questions, listen to the tone and response words.
Why the other options are wrong:
- He tells her to ask her neighbour.: He does not tell her to ask anyone else. He stays on the call to help.
- He suggests calling back later.: He does not suggest calling later. He continues explaining right away.
- He warns her it is complicated.: He does not say it is complicated. He says no problem.
Correct Answer: Visit a detachment with ID.
Why this is correct: The officer explains there are two steps. After starting online, she must go to a detachment and show ID. This directly answers the question.
Tips: When you hear steps, note what comes next after words like but.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Mail her documents to CPIC.: Mailing documents is never mentioned. The officer talks about visiting in person.
- Wait for an email response.: Waiting for an email is not discussed. She must visit a detachment.
- Call Service Canada.: Service Canada is not mentioned anywhere in the call.
Correct Answer: A driver's licence.
Why this is correct: The officer gives examples of acceptable ID. He clearly names a driver's licence. This makes it the correct choice.
Tips: When you hear examples, remember the exact items named.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A passport only.: A passport is not mentioned as an example. The officer names other IDs.
- A birth certificate.: A birth certificate is never listed. It is not in the transcript.
- A student card.: A student card is not mentioned. The examples are different.
Correct Answer: Because it is for volunteering.
Why this is correct: The officer explains the fee rule. He says for volunteer positions, the fee is usually waived. This matches the reason given.
Tips: For why questions, listen for the reason after the rule.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Because she applied online.: Applying online is not linked to the fee. The officer talks about volunteering.
- Because she lives in Ottawa.: Living in Ottawa is never given as a reason for a free check.
- Because it is her first check.: Being her first check is not mentioned as a reason for waiving the fee.
Correct Answer: About five business days.
Why this is correct: The woman asks about the time. The officer answers with a clear number. He says it usually takes about five business days.
Tips: When asked about time, listen closely for numbers and units.
Why the other options are wrong:
- One business day.: One day is not mentioned. The officer gives a longer time.
- Two weeks.: Two weeks is not stated anywhere in the transcript.
- Ten business days.: Ten business days is not mentioned. The time is shorter.
Correct Answer: Go to the detachment with her letter.
Why this is correct: The officer tells her exactly what to bring and where to go. She repeats this plan and agrees. This shows her next step.
Tips: At the end of a conversation, listen for the plan or next action.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Start working immediately.: She cannot start working yet. She still needs the police check.
- Call the community centre again.: Calling the community centre again is not suggested in the call.
- Apply for a paid position.: There is no mention of applying for a paid position.
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