Copy of CELPIP Set 4-2 – Listening

Listening Test Instructions

• On the official test, once you leave a page, you cannot go back to it to change your answers. 

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• Please note that the order of question types on the official test may differ from the order presented here.

• This Listening Test is identical in format to the official test except that the Listening section of the official test may be slightly longer as it might contain additional questions included for research and development purposes.

Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

Listening to Problem Solving

• 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.

Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

Instructions:

You will hear a conversation between a man and a woman in a pharmacy. The man is asking about eye drops. The pharmacist shows him different types of non-prescription drops.

Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

Listen to the conversation. You will hear the conversation only once. It is about 1 to 1.5 minutes long.

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Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

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Question 1 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question.

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

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Question 2 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question.

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Question 3 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question.

Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

You will hear the second section of the conversation shortly.

Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

Listen to the conversation. You will hear the conversation only once. It is about 1 to 1.5 minutes long.

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Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

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Question 4 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question.

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

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Question 5 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question.

Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

You will hear the third section of the conversation shortly.

Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

Listen to the conversation. You will hear the conversation only once. It is about 1 to 1.5 minutes long.

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Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

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Question 6 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question.

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Question 7 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question.

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Question 8 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question.

Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

• You will hear a conversation followed by 5 questions.

• Listen to each question. You will hear the question only once.

• Choose the best answer to each question.

Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

Instructions:

You will hear a conversation between a man and a woman at a department store.

Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

Listen to the conversation. You will hear the conversation only once. It is about 1.5 to 2 minutes long.

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Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

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Question 1 of 5

Choose the best answer to each question.

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Question 2 of 5

Choose the best answer to each question.

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Question 3 of 5

Choose the best answer to each question.

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Question 4 of 5

Choose the best answer to each question.

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Question 5 of 5

Choose the best answer to each question.

Listening Part 3: Listening for Information

Listening for Information

• You will hear a conversation followed by 6 questions.

• Listen to each question. You will hear the question only once.

• Choose the best answer to each question.

Listening Part 3: Listening for Information

Instructions:

You will hear a conversation where a man gets information about landscaping.

Listening Part 3: Listening to Problem Solving

Listen to the conversation. You will hear the conversation only once. It is about 2 to 2.5 minutes long.

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Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

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Question 1 of 6

Choose the best answer to each question.

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Question 2 of 6

Choose the best answer to each question.

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Question 3 of 6

Choose the best answer to each question.

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Question 4 of 6

Choose the best answer to each question.

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Question 5 of 6

Choose the best answer to each question.

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Question 6 of 6

Choose the best answer to each question.

Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item

Listening to a News Item

• You will hear a news item once. It is about 1.5 minutes long.
• Then 5 questions will appear.
• Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu.

Listening Part 4: Listening to a Discussion

Instructions:

You will hear a news item about a surprising book.

Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item

Listen to the following news item. You will hear the news item only once. It is about 1.5 minutes long.

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Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item

Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu (▾).

Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

Listening to a Discussion

• You will watch a 2-minute video. Then 8 questions will appear.
• Choose the best way to answer each question.

Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

Instructions:

You will watch a conversation among three employees, two men and one woman, in a company’s break room. They are discussing an issue at work.

Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

Watch the discussion. You will watch the discussion only once. It is about 1.5 to 2 minutes long.

Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

Choose the best answer to each question from the drop-down menu (▾).

Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints

Listening for Viewpoints

• You will hear a report once. It is about 3 minutes long.
• Then 6 questions will appear.
• Choose the best way to answer each question from the drop-down menu.

Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints

Instructions:

You will hear a presentation about a city compost initiative.

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Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints

Listen to the following report. You will hear the report only once. It is about 3 minutes long.

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Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints

Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu ( ▾ ).