Tips: When asked about the source of something, listen for the most specific description. 'Party with loud music' is more specific than just 'noise.'

Why the other options are wrong:

• A home renovation with power tools: Home renovation with power tools is not mentioned.
• A barking dog outside a house: A barking dog is not the source of the noise.
• A television playing loudly indoors: A television is not what he complains about.

Correct Answer: Around nine o'clock in the evening.

Why this is correct: The man says it has been going on 'Since about nine o'clock tonight.' He gives the time it started.

Tips: Time questions need careful attention. Make sure you hear the exact time and whether it is morning, afternoon, or evening.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Early in the morning.: Early morning is not correct. He says nine o'clock tonight.
• Shortly after midnight.: Shortly after midnight is later than when it started.
• Late in the afternoon.: Late afternoon is earlier than nine o'clock in the evening.

Correct Answer: A social gathering with loud audio and voices.

Why this is correct: The man describes loud music and people shouting at a party. A party is a social gathering with both music and voices.

Tips: Sometimes answers combine two things mentioned separately in the audio. 'Loud music' plus 'people shouting' equals 'loud audio and voices.'

Why the other options are wrong:

• Construction work.: Construction work is not the source. It is a party.
• Animal sounds.: Animal sounds are not mentioned.
• A vehicle alarm.: A vehicle alarm is not the problem.

Correct Answer: 11:00 p.m.

Why this is correct: The officer says 'quiet hours start at eleven p.m. in Brampton.' This is the official time.

Tips: Do not confuse the time the noise started with the time quiet hours begin. These are two different times.

Why the other options are wrong:

• 10:00 p.m.: 10:00 p.m. is not correct. She says eleven.
• 9:00 p.m.: 9:00 p.m. is when the noise started, not when quiet hours begin.
• Midnight.: Midnight is later than the actual quiet hours start time.

Correct Answer: He felt uncomfortable approaching them.

Why this is correct: The man says 'I didn't feel comfortable doing that.' He did not talk to his neighbour because he felt uneasy.

Tips: 'Comfortable' means feeling relaxed and safe. 'Not comfortable' means he felt uneasy or nervous about doing something.

Why the other options are wrong:

• He was too busy to do so.: Being too busy is not his reason.
• He believed it was the bylaw officer's job.: He does not say it is the officer's job. He just felt uncomfortable.
• He didn't know which house it was.: He knows which house it is. He says 'next door.'

Correct Answer: Providing a warning.

Why this is correct: The officer says 'Usually, we give a warning first if it's a first complaint.' The first step is a warning, not a fine.

Tips: The word 'usually' tells you what happens most of the time. 'First' tells you the order of actions.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Issuing an immediate fine.: An immediate fine is not the first action. A warning comes first.
• Confiscating sound equipment.: Confiscating equipment is not mentioned.
• Starting legal proceedings.: Legal proceedings are not the first step.

Correct Answer: To restore peace so he can sleep.

Why this is correct: The man says 'I just want it to quiet down so we can sleep.' He wants peace and rest, not punishment.

Tips: The word 'just' often shows what someone truly wants. 'I just want peace' means that is the only thing they care about.

Why the other options are wrong:

• To get his neighbours into trouble.: He does not want to get his neighbours in trouble.
• To learn about local noise regulations.: Learning about regulations is not his goal.
• To invite the bylaw officer to his home.: Inviting the officer to his home is not his objective.

Correct Answer: His residential address.

Why this is correct: The officer asks 'Do you need my address?' and the man confirms. The officer needs his address to file the complaint.

Tips: To file a complaint, officers usually need basic information like your address. Listen for what they ask for at the end.

Why the other options are wrong:

• His phone number.: A phone number is not specifically requested.
• The neighbour's name.: The neighbour's name is not asked for.
• The specific time the party will end.: The time the party will end is not needed.