Correct Answer: she wants a calm activity after a demanding week
Passage Reference: You said you wanted a relaxed activity after your busy week, so would you like to come with me?
Why this is correct: At the start of the message, Sam connects his invitation to what Tessa told him. She wanted a relaxed activity after her busy week. This is the main reason he writes, because a free comedy in the park fits that wish.
Tips: Look at the reason Sam gives just before he asks Tessa to come. It shows why he is writing to her.
Why the other options are wrong:
- she promised to volunteer with the association: Sam invites her as a viewer and mentions no volunteer promise.
- she needs help choosing a comedy for work: The comedy is entertainment after work, not part of a job task.
- she asked him to organize a park event: The association organizes the showing. Tessa did not ask Sam to arrange it.
Correct Answer: Sam has a blanket they can share
Passage Reference: I have a large picnic blanket we can share, so you do not need to carry a chair.
Why this is correct: Sam's large blanket provides seating space for both friends.
Tips: Look for the alternative Sam offers immediately before saying a chair is unnecessary.
Why the other options are wrong:
- the food truck rents seats: The truck provides food, and no rental service is mentioned.
- the association provides chairs: Sam says everyone must bring a seat, so chairs are not supplied.
- families must sit on the ground: The message does not set a seating rule for families.
Correct Answer: protect them from the damp ground
Passage Reference: I will bring an old waterproof sheet to place under the blanket and keep us dry.
Why this is correct: The sheet creates a dry layer beneath their blanket on muddy grass.
Tips: Connect where the sheet is placed with the problem it prevents.
Why the other options are wrong:
- reserve a place near the screen: Sam plans to sit near the back, and the sheet is for keeping dry.
- make the movie easier to hear: A sheet on the ground has nothing to do with the movie's sound.
- cover their fruit during the movie: The sheet goes under the blanket, not over their food.
Correct Answer: to avoid relying on a busy food truck
Passage Reference: A food truck will be there, although its line was very long at the last movie.
Why this is correct: Eating beforehand lets them skip the long food line and find a viewing spot.
Tips: Find the inconvenience Sam remembers from the previous movie.
Why the other options are wrong:
- to keep fruit out of the park: Sam specifically plans to bring fruit into the park.
- to help the food truck close early: Their private meal has nothing to do with the truck's closing time.
- to arrive after other viewers have left: They want time to choose a place before the movie, not after viewers leave.
Correct Answer: he will check the event website before leaving
Passage Reference: I will check before leaving home.
Why this is correct: The association posts weather cancellations online, so Sam will confirm the event is continuing.
Tips: Distinguish checking the organizers' decision from making the decision himself.
Why the other options are wrong:
- he will ask Tessa to bring a large umbrella: Sam mentions rain but never requests an umbrella.
- he will cancel as soon as light rain begins: The organizers plan to continue in light rain unless conditions become unsafe.
- he will move the event into his apartment: Only the two friends' backup movie would be at his apartment.
Correct Answer: they can speak softly without disturbing families
Passage Reference: I plan to sit near the back, where we can talk quietly without bothering families close to the screen.
Why this is correct: The rear location lets the friends talk while respecting people watching closer to the screen.
Tips: Use Sam's stated social reason rather than guessing about the view.
Why the other options are wrong:
- the ground is always dry in that area: Sam expects muddy ground and brings a waterproof sheet.
- he wants the screen to appear smaller: He chooses the back for considerate conversation, not for a smaller view.
- the food truck only serves people there: No part of the park has special food service.
Correct Answer: a relaxing end to my week
Passage Reference: You said you wanted a relaxed activity after your busy week
Why this is correct: Tessa accepts the outing as the calm activity she had wanted after being busy.
Tips: Match Tessa's reaction to the reason Sam remembered.
Why the other options are wrong:
- a reason to carry a chair: Sam has already offered space on his blanket.
- a meeting for volunteers: The association hosts the movie, but Tessa is attending for enjoyment.
- another difficult job: This is a free social outing, not additional work.
Correct Answer: the ground may still be muddy
Passage Reference: The ground was muddy when I walked through the park today.
Why this is correct: The sheet will block moisture left on the ground after recent wet weather.
Tips: Recall the ground condition that led Sam to pack the sheet.
Why the other options are wrong:
- the park has no families: Sam expects families near the screen.
- the comedy is very long: Movie length does not explain putting a waterproof layer under the blanket.
- the food truck may close: The sheet has no connection to the food truck.
Correct Answer: choose our place without waiting for food
Passage Reference: That way, we can choose our spot without waiting for supper.
Why this is correct: Because they eat first, the friends can go directly to selecting a viewing spot.
Tips: Use the phrase 'That way' to find the result of eating early.
Why the other options are wrong:
- ask the organizers to serve supper: The organizers show the movie. They do not offer any meal.
- stand in line before the movie ends: Their plan is designed to avoid the long food truck line.
- leave the blanket at your apartment: They need the blanket as their seat in the park.
Correct Answer: watch a movie at your apartment
Passage Reference: If the event is cancelled, we can watch a movie at my apartment instead.
Why this is correct: Tessa agrees to Sam's indoor backup if unsafe weather stops the outdoor event.
Tips: Choose the alternative plan Sam gives for a cancelled event.
Why the other options are wrong:
- wait beside the closed food truck: The food truck is not the backup location.
- ask families to move farther back: Their seating plan already avoids disturbing families without asking anyone to move.
- sit outside during unsafe weather: The organizers cancel for safety, so remaining outside would reject the reason for cancellation.
Correct Answer: will not trouble people near the screen
Passage Reference: where we can talk quietly without bothering families close to the screen.
Why this is correct: A rear seat lets the friends converse without distracting families seated closer to the movie.
Tips: Complete the sentence with the respectful effect of sitting farther back.
Why the other options are wrong:
- must stop before the movie starts: Sam expects quiet conversation near the back. He does not ask for complete silence.
- can continue loudly beside families: Sam specifically proposes quiet speech away from families near the screen.
- will help everyone hear the movie: Their talk will be less disturbing, but it does not improve the movie's sound.
