- 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 petting zoo with farm animals
Why this is correct: The woman says she wants to go to a petting zoo. She names it Maplewood Farm, which has animals.
Tips: Listen carefully at the start. The goal of the trip is often stated early.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A seafood restaurant by the water: She never mentions food or restaurants. She talks about animals and her niece.
- A children’s playground in a park: She does not say anything about a playground. She talks about a farm.
- A public market with food stalls: There is no mention of a market or food stalls in the talk.
Correct Answer: It only covers part of the trip.
Why this is correct: The driver clearly says this bus does not go all the way. He explains it gets her part of the way.
Tips: For route questions, listen for words about distance and limits.
Why the other options are wrong:
- It goes directly to the farm entrance.: The driver says it does not go all the way. So it does not go to the entrance.
- It stops running in North Vancouver.: He never says the bus stops running. He explains the route only.
- It is the fastest route available.: He does not say it is the fastest route. He talks about coverage, not speed.
Correct Answer: She does not want to miss her stop.
Why this is correct: The woman says she does not want to miss the right stop. This shows her worry during the ride.
Tips: Concern questions often use phrases like worried or don't want.
Why the other options are wrong:
- She is worried about paying an extra fare.: She asks about payment later, not as a worry now.
- She thinks the bus is too crowded.: She never mentions crowding on the bus she is on.
- She is unsure about the weather.: There is no talk about weather at all.
Correct Answer: Phibbs Exchange.
Why this is correct: The driver clearly names the transfer place. He tells her to get off there.
Tips: When you hear directions, remember names exactly as spoken.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Waterfront Station.: Waterfront Station is never mentioned in the talk.
- Lonsdale Quay.: Lonsdale Quay is not said by either speaker.
- Commercial–Broadway.: Commercial Broadway is not part of this route.
Correct Answer: It will take longer because it is busy.
Why this is correct: The driver says the SeaBus takes longer today. He explains it is because of weekend crowds.
Tips: For why questions, listen for cause words like because.
Why the other options are wrong:
- It is temporarily closed for repairs.: He does not say the SeaBus is closed.
- It costs more on weekends.: He never talks about higher cost.
- It does not connect to North Vancouver.: He does not say it fails to connect to North Vancouver.
Correct Answer: About ten minutes on foot.
Why this is correct: The driver gives a clear walking time. He says it is about a ten minute walk.
Tips: Distance answers often use minutes, not exact meters.
Why the other options are wrong:
- About five minutes uphill.: He does not say uphill. He says mostly flat.
- Nearly two kilometres.: He says half a kilometre, not two kilometres.
- Less than one city block.: Ten minutes is more than one block.
Correct Answer: She will not be charged an extra fare.
Why this is correct: The driver explains she must tap again. He adds she will not pay extra within ninety minutes.
Tips: Reassurance often comes after a question from the listener.
Why the other options are wrong:
- The driver offers her a paper map.: He does not offer any map.
- She learns the next bus is very frequent.: He does not talk about bus frequency.
- The walk will be indoors.: He never says the walk is indoors.
Correct Answer: Announce the transfer stop when it arrives.
Why this is correct: The driver says he will call out the stop. This means he will announce it.
Tips: For prediction questions, listen to what the speaker promises to do.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Leave the bus to guide her outside.: He does not say he will leave the bus.
- Suggest a different attraction nearby.: He does not suggest another place to visit.
- Ask her to sit near the back.: He does not tell her where to sit.
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