Correct Answer: A fallen tree blocking a driveway
Why this is correct: The woman says 'A tree fell last night and it's blocking my driveway.' She clearly tells us a tree is the problem.
Tips: In the first few sentences, the speaker usually explains the main problem. Listen carefully right from the start.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: Nobody mentions a car accident. The problem is about a tree, not cars crashing.
- C: Snow is not mentioned anywhere in the conversation. The problem is a fallen tree from a storm.
- D: There is no talk about construction equipment. The woman is calling about a tree.
Correct Answer: In Oakville
Why this is correct: The woman says 'the wind was really strong here in Oakville.' She names the place where the storm happened.
Tips: When a question asks 'where,' listen for place names like cities, streets, or buildings.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: She does not say 'in her neighbourhood' in a general way. She gives a specific city name.
- B: Maple Grove is the name of her street, not where the wind occurred. She says she lives on Maple Grove.
- C: There is no mention of the landscaper's location. The woman talks about Oakville.
Correct Answer: She cannot drive her vehicle out.
Why this is correct: The woman says 'I can't get my car out.' The tree is blocking her driveway so she cannot use her car.
Tips: The word 'inconvenience' means something that causes trouble in daily life. Think about what the person cannot do because of the problem.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: Nobody says the home was damaged. The tree only blocked the driveway.
- B: The woman says 'No one is hurt.' She is not worried about injuries.
- D: Curb appeal means how nice a property looks. Nobody talks about this in the conversation.
Correct Answer: From her front yard across the driveway
Why this is correct: The woman says 'It fell from my front yard across the driveway.' She tells us exactly where the tree came from.
Tips: When a question asks 'where from,' listen for words that show direction, like 'from,' 'across,' or 'onto.'
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: The tree did not come from the street. It fell from her own front yard.
- C: Nobody mentions a neighbour's garden. The tree was in her own yard.
- D: There is no talk about a wooded area. The tree was in her front yard.
Correct Answer: It is of a medium size.
Why this is correct: The man says 'It's a medium-sized tree, not huge.' He describes the tree as medium.
Tips: Sometimes speakers add extra words to make their meaning clearer. 'Medium-sized, not huge' tells you exactly what size they mean.
Why the other options are wrong:
- B: He says 'medium-sized,' not small. This is a different size.
- C: He specifically says 'not huge,' so it is not extremely large.
- D: He talks about size, not height. He does not say the tree is tall.
Correct Answer: Approximately one hundred and fifty dollars.
Why this is correct: The man says 'It would be around one hundred and fifty dollars.' This is the fee he gives for the job.
Tips: Number questions need extra careful listening. The wrong answers are often close to the real number, so listen to every word.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: Fifty dollars is much lower than what the man says. He says one hundred and fifty.
- B: One hundred dollars is close but not correct. The man clearly says one hundred and fifty.
- C: Two hundred dollars is too high. The man says around one hundred and fifty.
Correct Answer: Within thirty minutes.
Why this is correct: The man says 'I can start in thirty minutes, if that works.' He proposes to begin in half an hour.
Tips: When a question asks 'when,' look for time words. 'In thirty minutes' is different from 'immediately' or 'later today.'
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: He does not say he will start right away. He says thirty minutes.
- C: He does not suggest later in the afternoon. He offers to come in thirty minutes.
- D: He does not say the next day. He plans to start today, in thirty minutes.
Correct Answer: His chainsaw
Why this is correct: The man says 'I'll bring my chainsaw and clean up after.' A chainsaw is a power tool for cutting wood.
Tips: When someone says 'I'll bring,' the next word is usually the answer to a 'what' question.
Why the other options are wrong:
- B: Nobody mentions an axe. The man says chainsaw.
- C: A wood chipper is not mentioned in the conversation.
- D: Heavy rope is not mentioned. The man talks about a chainsaw.
