- 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 box of coffee pods
Why this is correct: The man says he wants a price match on coffee pods. He is holding coffee pods at the store and talks about their price.
Tips: Listen carefully to the first problem the speaker explains.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A bag of ground coffee: The transcript never mentions ground coffee. The speaker only talks about pods.
- A box of tea bags: Tea bags are not mentioned anywhere in the conversation.
- A coffee maker machine: There is no talk about buying a machine. They only discuss a small item with a price.
Correct Answer: Atlantic Superstore.
Why this is correct: The man clearly names the store he wants to match. He says it is Atlantic Superstore on Quinpool Road.
Tips: Write down store names when you hear them.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Canadian Tire.: Canadian Tire is not named in the transcript.
- Shoppers Drug Mart.: Shoppers Drug Mart is never mentioned.
- Costco.: Costco does not appear in the conversation.
Correct Answer: She asks to verify the advertisement.
Why this is correct: The employee does not approve right away. She asks to see the ad and checks if it is current.
Tips: Focus on the first response, not the final decision.
Why the other options are wrong:
- She immediately approves the match.: She does not approve the match at this point.
- She explains the policy in detail.: She does not explain the policy yet.
- She tells him to come back later.: She does not tell him to come back later.
Correct Answer: The package sizes do not match.
Why this is correct: The employee explains the sale is for a smaller box. The store item has more pods, so the sizes are different.
Tips: When you hear numbers, check how they compare.
Why the other options are wrong:
- The brand names are different.: Both items are the same brand and line.
- The sale has already ended.: The sale is still current, not ended.
- The item is out of stock.: The item is available and being scanned.
Correct Answer: The per-unit cost is lower.
Why this is correct: The man argues using price per pod. He says the cost for each pod is still cheaper.
Tips: Listen for why the speaker thinks he is right.
Why the other options are wrong:
- He has a Scene+ card.: He mentions points later, not as a reason.
- The shelf tag was unclear.: The shelf tag is clear at $9.49.
- He bought the item before.: He does not talk about buying it before.
Correct Answer: What the employee’s other option is.
Why this is correct: After the employee says she might have another option, the man asks, “Okay, what are you thinking?” He is asking what that other option is.
Tips: Use the question at the end of this part, before the alternative is explained.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Whether a manager can approve the match.: He asks what the other option is, not whether a manager can approve the match.
- How to get a refund for the item.: He does not ask how to get a refund.
- When the exact size will go on sale.: He does not ask when the exact size will go on sale.
Correct Answer: The Scene+ points adjustment.
Why this is correct: The man agrees to take the points. He says the points are fine and he shops there often.
Tips: Wait for the speaker to confirm the choice.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A full price match.: He does not get a full match.
- A refund and exchange.: There is no refund or exchange.
- A rain cheque only.: A rain cheque is offered but not chosen.
Correct Answer: Add the points and note the receipt.
Why this is correct: The employee clearly says what she will do next. She will add points and write it on the receipt.
Tips: Listen to the last lines for next actions.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Remove the item from the purchase.: She does not remove the item.
- Ask him to return with the flyer.: She already saw the ad on his phone.
- Escalate the issue to management.: She does not mention a manager.
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