Correct Answer: A French immersion school programme
Why this is correct: The speaker says he is calling about a French immersion application. He also mentions an immersion coordinator and immersion schools. This clearly matches a French immersion school programme.
Tips: Focus on the main topic stated at the start of the call.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: The transcript never mentions a regular English class. The speaker only talks about immersion.
- C: There is no mention of a private academy. They talk about public schools in Richmond.
- D: After-school tutoring is never discussed. This is about kindergarten admission.
Correct Answer: His child is currently on the waitlist
Why this is correct: The coordinator explains that offers went out already. He says if there was no offer, the child is likely on the waitlist. This directly explains why there is no offer yet.
Tips: Listen carefully after words like if or because.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: The coordinator never says the deadline was missed. He says offers already went out.
- B: There is no mention of lost paperwork. The process is explained clearly.
- C: Age is never discussed in the conversation.
Correct Answer: It is higher than in previous years
Why this is correct: The coordinator says the waitlist is longer than usual. He explains this is because of higher demand. This shows demand is higher this year.
Tips: When you hear a comparison, think about change over time.
Why the other options are wrong:
- B: He does not say it is the same as last year. He says it is longer than usual.
- C: There is no mention of fewer families. The reason is higher demand.
- D: He says demand is higher in Richmond, not just one school.
Correct Answer: By a random lottery system
Why this is correct: The coordinator explains how the waitlist works. He clearly says children are placed by a lottery. This means placement is random.
Tips: Listen for clear process words like first or placed.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: He says catchment does not apply at first. Distance is not used first.
- B: Order of applications is never mentioned. The system is a lottery.
- D: There is no mention of principals making recommendations.
Correct Answer: It increases overall chances without penalty
Why this is correct: The coordinator says you can add up to two schools. He also says it will not hurt chances at McNeely. This means you get more chances with no penalty.
Tips: Combine information from two sentences if needed.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: He never says a spot is guaranteed. He only explains waitlists.
- C: He says it will not change the current position.
- D: There is no mention of a shorter wait at McNeely.
Correct Answer: It might affect his current waitlist position
Why this is correct: The parent directly asks if adding another school will affect his position. This shows his concern is about his current waitlist spot.
Tips: A concern is often shown by a direct question.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: Transportation is never mentioned in the call.
- B: The parent does not talk about teachers at all.
- C: Programme quality is not discussed.
Correct Answer: Late May and June
Why this is correct: The coordinator explains when movement usually happens. He clearly names late May and again in June. This answers the timing question.
Tips: Write down months as you hear them.
Why the other options are wrong:
- B: Early April is never mentioned in the transcript.
- C: Winter holidays are not discussed at all.
- D: September is not mentioned as a movement time.
Correct Answer: Add another school and wait for updates
Why this is correct: The parent says he will add a second school. He also says he will keep an eye on his email. This matches adding another school and waiting.
Tips: The last speaker plan often answers this question.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: He does not talk about accepting English programmes.
- B: There is no plan to visit the school tomorrow.
- D: He does not say he will withdraw from immersion.
