CELPIP Listening Practice Course: Part 3: Listening for Information
Untimed topic quiz: 15 questions on Part 3: Listening for Information, with an explanation after each answer. Questions and answers are shuffled every time.
Topic quiz 4: Part 3: Listening for Information
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Question 1 of 15
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Answer: B. One speaker has information or expertise that the other wants
In Part 3 one speaker has expertise the other speaker wants, so most of the talk is questions and answers.
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Question 2 of 15
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Answer: C. Polite, from informal to somewhat formal
The official description of Part 3 is polite, informal to somewhat formal.
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Question 3 of 15
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Answer: C. Each question asked, with the numbers and conditions in the answer
Part 3 questions test key details. Writing each question with its answer, including numbers and conditions such as "only" or "if", gives you what you need.
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Question 4 of 15
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Answer: A. Level One on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.
She has never had lessons, so she starts in Level One, and Femi says Saturdays are better. The Saturday class is at nine-thirty in the morning.
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Ana: Good morning, Riverside Leisure Centre. This is Ana speaking.
Femi: Hi, I'm calling about swimming lessons for my daughter. She's seven, and she's never had lessons before.
Ana: Okay, she'd start in our Level One class. We have two options this fall. There's a Saturday class at nine-thirty in the morning, or a Wednesday class after school at four-fifteen.
Femi: Saturdays are better for us. How long does it run?
Ana: Eight weeks, starting October fourth. Each class is forty-five minutes long.
Femi: And what does it cost?
Ana: It's one hundred and twelve dollars for city residents. If you live outside the city, it's one hundred and forty.
Femi: We live in the city. Do I need to show anything?
Ana: Yes. When you register, you need proof of your address, like a utility bill. If you register online, you upload a photo of it.
Femi: Online is easier. Does she need to bring anything to class?
Ana: A swimsuit and a towel, and goggles if she likes them. Parents watch from the viewing area upstairs, not on the pool deck.
Femi: Got it. And what if she misses a class?
Ana: We don't give refunds for missed classes. But if she's sick for two or more classes, you can ask for a credit. You'll need a doctor's note.
Femi: That's fair. Thanks so much for your help.
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Question 5 of 15
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Answer: C. 45 minutes
Ana says each class is forty-five minutes long. Eight weeks is the length of the whole session.
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Ana: Good morning, Riverside Leisure Centre. This is Ana speaking.
Femi: Hi, I'm calling about swimming lessons for my daughter. She's seven, and she's never had lessons before.
Ana: Okay, she'd start in our Level One class. We have two options this fall. There's a Saturday class at nine-thirty in the morning, or a Wednesday class after school at four-fifteen.
Femi: Saturdays are better for us. How long does it run?
Ana: Eight weeks, starting October fourth. Each class is forty-five minutes long.
Femi: And what does it cost?
Ana: It's one hundred and twelve dollars for city residents. If you live outside the city, it's one hundred and forty.
Femi: We live in the city. Do I need to show anything?
Ana: Yes. When you register, you need proof of your address, like a utility bill. If you register online, you upload a photo of it.
Femi: Online is easier. Does she need to bring anything to class?
Ana: A swimsuit and a towel, and goggles if she likes them. Parents watch from the viewing area upstairs, not on the pool deck.
Femi: Got it. And what if she misses a class?
Ana: We don't give refunds for missed classes. But if she's sick for two or more classes, you can ask for a credit. You'll need a doctor's note.
Femi: That's fair. Thanks so much for your help.
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Question 6 of 15
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Answer: D. $112
Femi lives in the city, so he pays the resident price of one hundred and twelve dollars. One hundred and forty is for people outside the city.
Transcript
Ana: Good morning, Riverside Leisure Centre. This is Ana speaking.
Femi: Hi, I'm calling about swimming lessons for my daughter. She's seven, and she's never had lessons before.
Ana: Okay, she'd start in our Level One class. We have two options this fall. There's a Saturday class at nine-thirty in the morning, or a Wednesday class after school at four-fifteen.
Femi: Saturdays are better for us. How long does it run?
Ana: Eight weeks, starting October fourth. Each class is forty-five minutes long.
Femi: And what does it cost?
Ana: It's one hundred and twelve dollars for city residents. If you live outside the city, it's one hundred and forty.
Femi: We live in the city. Do I need to show anything?
Ana: Yes. When you register, you need proof of your address, like a utility bill. If you register online, you upload a photo of it.
Femi: Online is easier. Does she need to bring anything to class?
Ana: A swimsuit and a towel, and goggles if she likes them. Parents watch from the viewing area upstairs, not on the pool deck.
Femi: Got it. And what if she misses a class?
Ana: We don't give refunds for missed classes. But if she's sick for two or more classes, you can ask for a credit. You'll need a doctor's note.
Femi: That's fair. Thanks so much for your help.
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Question 7 of 15
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Answer: A. Proof of address, like a utility bill
Ana says he needs proof of address, like a utility bill. Online, he uploads a photo of it.
Transcript
Ana: Good morning, Riverside Leisure Centre. This is Ana speaking.
Femi: Hi, I'm calling about swimming lessons for my daughter. She's seven, and she's never had lessons before.
Ana: Okay, she'd start in our Level One class. We have two options this fall. There's a Saturday class at nine-thirty in the morning, or a Wednesday class after school at four-fifteen.
Femi: Saturdays are better for us. How long does it run?
Ana: Eight weeks, starting October fourth. Each class is forty-five minutes long.
Femi: And what does it cost?
Ana: It's one hundred and twelve dollars for city residents. If you live outside the city, it's one hundred and forty.
Femi: We live in the city. Do I need to show anything?
Ana: Yes. When you register, you need proof of your address, like a utility bill. If you register online, you upload a photo of it.
Femi: Online is easier. Does she need to bring anything to class?
Ana: A swimsuit and a towel, and goggles if she likes them. Parents watch from the viewing area upstairs, not on the pool deck.
Femi: Got it. And what if she misses a class?
Ana: We don't give refunds for missed classes. But if she's sick for two or more classes, you can ask for a credit. You'll need a doctor's note.
Femi: That's fair. Thanks so much for your help.
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Question 8 of 15
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Answer: C. In the viewing area upstairs
Ana says parents watch from the viewing area upstairs, not on the pool deck.
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Ana: Good morning, Riverside Leisure Centre. This is Ana speaking.
Femi: Hi, I'm calling about swimming lessons for my daughter. She's seven, and she's never had lessons before.
Ana: Okay, she'd start in our Level One class. We have two options this fall. There's a Saturday class at nine-thirty in the morning, or a Wednesday class after school at four-fifteen.
Femi: Saturdays are better for us. How long does it run?
Ana: Eight weeks, starting October fourth. Each class is forty-five minutes long.
Femi: And what does it cost?
Ana: It's one hundred and twelve dollars for city residents. If you live outside the city, it's one hundred and forty.
Femi: We live in the city. Do I need to show anything?
Ana: Yes. When you register, you need proof of your address, like a utility bill. If you register online, you upload a photo of it.
Femi: Online is easier. Does she need to bring anything to class?
Ana: A swimsuit and a towel, and goggles if she likes them. Parents watch from the viewing area upstairs, not on the pool deck.
Femi: Got it. And what if she misses a class?
Ana: We don't give refunds for missed classes. But if she's sick for two or more classes, you can ask for a credit. You'll need a doctor's note.
Femi: That's fair. Thanks so much for your help.
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Question 9 of 15
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Answer: D. He can ask for a credit if he has a doctor's note
There are no refunds, but for two or more missed classes because of illness, he can ask for a credit with a doctor's note.
Transcript
Ana: Good morning, Riverside Leisure Centre. This is Ana speaking.
Femi: Hi, I'm calling about swimming lessons for my daughter. She's seven, and she's never had lessons before.
Ana: Okay, she'd start in our Level One class. We have two options this fall. There's a Saturday class at nine-thirty in the morning, or a Wednesday class after school at four-fifteen.
Femi: Saturdays are better for us. How long does it run?
Ana: Eight weeks, starting October fourth. Each class is forty-five minutes long.
Femi: And what does it cost?
Ana: It's one hundred and twelve dollars for city residents. If you live outside the city, it's one hundred and forty.
Femi: We live in the city. Do I need to show anything?
Ana: Yes. When you register, you need proof of your address, like a utility bill. If you register online, you upload a photo of it.
Femi: Online is easier. Does she need to bring anything to class?
Ana: A swimsuit and a towel, and goggles if she likes them. Parents watch from the viewing area upstairs, not on the pool deck.
Femi: Got it. And what if she misses a class?
Ana: We don't give refunds for missed classes. But if she's sick for two or more classes, you can ask for a credit. You'll need a doctor's note.
Femi: That's fair. Thanks so much for your help.
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Question 10 of 15
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Answer: C. On January 15, after his probation
Rachel says coverage starts after three months, when probation ends. For Omar that is January fifteenth.
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Rachel: Hi, Omar. Welcome to your second day. You said you had some questions about benefits?
Omar: Yes, thanks. First, when does my health and dental coverage start?
Rachel: After three months, so your probation period has to finish first. For you, that's January fifteenth.
Omar: Okay. And what does the dental plan cover?
Rachel: Checkups and cleanings are covered at one hundred percent. Fillings are covered at eighty percent, and you pay the rest.
Omar: That's good. What about vacation?
Rachel: Full-time staff get three weeks a year. But you started in October, so this year you get fewer days.
Omar: Can I carry unused days into next year?
Rachel: Up to five days. Anything over five is lost on March thirty-first, so plan ahead.
Omar: And parking? The lot out front looked pretty full.
Rachel: The front lot is for visitors. Staff park in the lot behind the warehouse. You'll need a permit, and I can print one for you today.
Omar: Great. One last thing. Who do I contact if I'm sick?
Rachel: Phone your supervisor before your shift starts, not after. A text message isn't enough.
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Question 11 of 15
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Answer: B. 20%
Fillings are covered at eighty percent and he pays the rest: 100% − 80% = 20%.
Transcript
Rachel: Hi, Omar. Welcome to your second day. You said you had some questions about benefits?
Omar: Yes, thanks. First, when does my health and dental coverage start?
Rachel: After three months, so your probation period has to finish first. For you, that's January fifteenth.
Omar: Okay. And what does the dental plan cover?
Rachel: Checkups and cleanings are covered at one hundred percent. Fillings are covered at eighty percent, and you pay the rest.
Omar: That's good. What about vacation?
Rachel: Full-time staff get three weeks a year. But you started in October, so this year you get fewer days.
Omar: Can I carry unused days into next year?
Rachel: Up to five days. Anything over five is lost on March thirty-first, so plan ahead.
Omar: And parking? The lot out front looked pretty full.
Rachel: The front lot is for visitors. Staff park in the lot behind the warehouse. You'll need a permit, and I can print one for you today.
Omar: Great. One last thing. Who do I contact if I'm sick?
Rachel: Phone your supervisor before your shift starts, not after. A text message isn't enough.
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Question 12 of 15
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Answer: D. He started partway through the year
Rachel says he started in October, so this year he gets fewer days than the full three weeks.
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Rachel: Hi, Omar. Welcome to your second day. You said you had some questions about benefits?
Omar: Yes, thanks. First, when does my health and dental coverage start?
Rachel: After three months, so your probation period has to finish first. For you, that's January fifteenth.
Omar: Okay. And what does the dental plan cover?
Rachel: Checkups and cleanings are covered at one hundred percent. Fillings are covered at eighty percent, and you pay the rest.
Omar: That's good. What about vacation?
Rachel: Full-time staff get three weeks a year. But you started in October, so this year you get fewer days.
Omar: Can I carry unused days into next year?
Rachel: Up to five days. Anything over five is lost on March thirty-first, so plan ahead.
Omar: And parking? The lot out front looked pretty full.
Rachel: The front lot is for visitors. Staff park in the lot behind the warehouse. You'll need a permit, and I can print one for you today.
Omar: Great. One last thing. Who do I contact if I'm sick?
Rachel: Phone your supervisor before your shift starts, not after. A text message isn't enough.
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Question 13 of 15
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Answer: D. They are lost on March 31
Omar can carry up to five days. Rachel says anything over five is lost on March thirty-first.
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Rachel: Hi, Omar. Welcome to your second day. You said you had some questions about benefits?
Omar: Yes, thanks. First, when does my health and dental coverage start?
Rachel: After three months, so your probation period has to finish first. For you, that's January fifteenth.
Omar: Okay. And what does the dental plan cover?
Rachel: Checkups and cleanings are covered at one hundred percent. Fillings are covered at eighty percent, and you pay the rest.
Omar: That's good. What about vacation?
Rachel: Full-time staff get three weeks a year. But you started in October, so this year you get fewer days.
Omar: Can I carry unused days into next year?
Rachel: Up to five days. Anything over five is lost on March thirty-first, so plan ahead.
Omar: And parking? The lot out front looked pretty full.
Rachel: The front lot is for visitors. Staff park in the lot behind the warehouse. You'll need a permit, and I can print one for you today.
Omar: Great. One last thing. Who do I contact if I'm sick?
Rachel: Phone your supervisor before your shift starts, not after. A text message isn't enough.
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Question 14 of 15
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Answer: B. In the lot behind the warehouse, with a permit
Rachel says the front lot is for visitors, and staff park behind the warehouse with a permit.
Transcript
Rachel: Hi, Omar. Welcome to your second day. You said you had some questions about benefits?
Omar: Yes, thanks. First, when does my health and dental coverage start?
Rachel: After three months, so your probation period has to finish first. For you, that's January fifteenth.
Omar: Okay. And what does the dental plan cover?
Rachel: Checkups and cleanings are covered at one hundred percent. Fillings are covered at eighty percent, and you pay the rest.
Omar: That's good. What about vacation?
Rachel: Full-time staff get three weeks a year. But you started in October, so this year you get fewer days.
Omar: Can I carry unused days into next year?
Rachel: Up to five days. Anything over five is lost on March thirty-first, so plan ahead.
Omar: And parking? The lot out front looked pretty full.
Rachel: The front lot is for visitors. Staff park in the lot behind the warehouse. You'll need a permit, and I can print one for you today.
Omar: Great. One last thing. Who do I contact if I'm sick?
Rachel: Phone your supervisor before your shift starts, not after. A text message isn't enough.
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Question 15 of 15
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Answer: D. Phone his supervisor before his shift starts
Rachel says to phone the supervisor before the shift starts, and that a text message isn't enough.
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Rachel: Hi, Omar. Welcome to your second day. You said you had some questions about benefits?
Omar: Yes, thanks. First, when does my health and dental coverage start?
Rachel: After three months, so your probation period has to finish first. For you, that's January fifteenth.
Omar: Okay. And what does the dental plan cover?
Rachel: Checkups and cleanings are covered at one hundred percent. Fillings are covered at eighty percent, and you pay the rest.
Omar: That's good. What about vacation?
Rachel: Full-time staff get three weeks a year. But you started in October, so this year you get fewer days.
Omar: Can I carry unused days into next year?
Rachel: Up to five days. Anything over five is lost on March thirty-first, so plan ahead.
Omar: And parking? The lot out front looked pretty full.
Rachel: The front lot is for visitors. Staff park in the lot behind the warehouse. You'll need a permit, and I can print one for you today.
Omar: Great. One last thing. Who do I contact if I'm sick?
Rachel: Phone your supervisor before your shift starts, not after. A text message isn't enough.
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