Correct Answer: Health Sciences programme
Why this is correct: The student clearly says the new programme name. She says she is switching into Health Sciences at Dal. This directly matches the answer.
Tips: Focus on clear facts like names and titles in Part 1.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: Engineering is never mentioned. The speaker talks only about biology and Health Sciences.
- C: Arts and Social Sciences is not said anywhere. There is no talk about arts courses.
- D: Commerce is not discussed. There is no mention of business or commerce studies.
Correct Answer: Keeping her scholarship eligibility
Why this is correct: She says she needs second-year standing to keep her scholarship. This shows her main worry at the start. The concern comes early in the talk.
Tips: Early concerns are often stated with emotional words like worried or stressed.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: Housing is never mentioned. They only talk about courses and credits.
- B: She is not planning to change her major again. She already decided to switch.
- C: There is no talk about tuition fees or international costs.
Correct Answer: To judge how her credits might transfer
Why this is correct: The advisor asks about her old university and programme. Right after, he explains that credits may transfer differently. This shows his reason.
Tips: Ask yourself why the speaker needs this information right now.
Why the other options are wrong:
- B: Admission status is not discussed. She is already studying at Dal.
- C: Residence or housing is never mentioned in the talk.
- D: Tuition balance is not part of the conversation.
Correct Answer: They were counted as elective credits
Why this is correct: The advisor explains how the biology courses were assessed. He says they were electives, not core credits. This matches the answer exactly.
Tips: Exact wording matters when questions ask how something was assessed.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: They were not rejected. They still count as electives.
- B: They were not counted as core credits. The advisor says electives.
- D: They were not deferred to summer. That is a later option.
Correct Answer: Her winter registration could be delayed
Why this is correct: The advisor warns that reassessment may cause delay. He says it could delay winter registration. This shows the risk.
Tips: Risks are often signaled with may or possibly.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: Losing admission is never mentioned.
- C: Repaying funding is not discussed.
- D: Grades being lowered is not mentioned.
Correct Answer: Course availability in Halifax is limited
Why this is correct: The advisor explains the problem with summer courses. He says summer offerings in Halifax are limited. This makes summer study less ideal.
Tips: When asked why, listen for explanation words like though or because.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: Higher summer tuition is not mentioned.
- B: She does not talk about working full-time.
- C: The advisor does not discourage summer study. He just explains limits.
Correct Answer: Requesting reassessment while registering provisionally
Why this is correct: They agree on a clear plan at the end. She will request reassessment and register provisionally. The advisor says it is a good plan.
Tips: Final plans are usually repeated or confirmed by both speakers.
Why the other options are wrong:
- B: Waiting another year is never suggested.
- C: Switching back to biology is not discussed.
- D: Taking extra electives is not their final decision.
Correct Answer: Follow up after the faculty review
Why this is correct: The advisor explains his next action. He says he will follow up once the faculty reviews it. This directly answers the question.
Tips: For prediction questions, listen to promises or plans.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: He does not say he will contact the University of Alberta.
- B: He does not approve credits himself.
- D: He does not cancel her registration.
