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CELPIP Listening Practice Course: Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

Untimed topic quiz: 15 questions on Part 5: Listening to a Discussion, with an explanation after each answer. Questions and answers are shuffled every time.

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Start with the lessonsCELPIP Listening Practice Course: Lessons: about 300 minutes of reading. Every test question is covered in the lessons.

Topic quiz 6: Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

  1. Question 1 of 15

    What do you watch and hear in Part 5: Listening to a Discussion?
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    Answer: A. A video of three people discussing a topic

    Part 5 is a video clip of about 1.5–2 minutes with three speakers. In this course you hear the audio only.

  2. Question 2 of 15

    In Part 5, which visual clues can help you answer the questions?
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    Answer: B. Facial expressions and body language

    Facial expressions, body language, posture and setting can show how speakers feel. Details unrelated to the conversation, such as what someone looks like, are not tested.

  3. Question 3 of 15

    Listen. What is the meeting mainly about?
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    Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

    Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

    Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

    Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

    Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

    Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

    Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

    Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

    Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

    Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

    Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

    Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

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    Answer: A. How to spend money left in the budget

    Linda opens by saying there is about twenty thousand dollars left in the budget and they need to decide how to use it.

    Transcript

    Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

    Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

    Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

    Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

    Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

    Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

    Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

    Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

    Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

    Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

    Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

    Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

  4. Question 4 of 15

    Listen. Why does Raj want electric car chargers?
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    Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

    Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

    Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

    Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

    Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

    Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

    Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

    Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

    Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

    Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

    Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

    Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

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    Answer: D. More residents are buying electric cars

    Raj says more residents buy electric cars every year, and people buying units are starting to ask for chargers.

    Transcript

    Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

    Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

    Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

    Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

    Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

    Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

    Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

    Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

    Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

    Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

    Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

    Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

  5. Question 5 of 15

    Listen. What is wrong with the playground?
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    Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

    Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

    Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

    Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

    Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

    Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

    Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

    Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

    Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

    Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

    Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

    Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

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    Answer: B. Its slide is cracked and its surface needs replacing

    Chloe says the slide was taped off because it's cracked, and the inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

    Transcript

    Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

    Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

    Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

    Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

    Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

    Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

    Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

    Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

    Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

    Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

    Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

    Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

  6. Question 6 of 15

    Listen. Why does Linda agree with Chloe?
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    Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

    Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

    Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

    Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

    Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

    Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

    Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

    Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

    Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

    Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

    Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

    Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

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    Answer: B. She believes safety has to come first

    Linda says, "Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first."

    Transcript

    Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

    Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

    Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

    Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

    Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

    Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

    Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

    Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

    Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

    Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

    Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

    Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

  7. Question 7 of 15

    Listen. About how much money will be left for chargers after the playground is fixed?
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    Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

    Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

    Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

    Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

    Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

    Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

    Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

    Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

    Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

    Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

    Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

    Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

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    Answer: D. About $8,000

    The budget has about $20,000 and the playground costs about $12,000, so about $8,000 is left (20,000 − 12,000).

    Transcript

    Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

    Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

    Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

    Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

    Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

    Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

    Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

    Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

    Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

    Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

    Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

    Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

  8. Question 8 of 15

    Listen. How does Raj feel about the final plan?
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    Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

    Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

    Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

    Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

    Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

    Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

    Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

    Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

    Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

    Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

    Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

    Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

    Show answer

    Answer: A. He accepts it, though he has doubts

    Raj says two chargers won't be enough for long, "But it's a start. I can live with that." That means he accepts it.

    Transcript

    Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

    Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

    Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

    Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

    Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

    Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

    Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

    Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

    Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

    Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

    Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

    Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

  9. Question 9 of 15

    Listen. What will Raj do before the next meeting?
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    Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

    Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

    Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

    Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

    Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

    Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

    Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

    Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

    Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

    Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

    Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

    Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

    Show answer

    Answer: B. Find out about government rebates for chargers

    Linda asks Raj to look into rebates, and he says he will find out what's available.

    Transcript

    Linda: Thanks for staying late, everyone. As you know, the building committee has about twenty thousand dollars left in this year's budget, and we need to decide how to use it.

    Raj: I'll say it again. Electric car chargers in the parking garage. More residents buy electric cars every year, and people who buy units here are starting to ask for chargers.

    Chloe: I understand, Raj, but only six units have electric cars right now. The playground is used by dozens of kids, and the slide was taped off last week because it's cracked.

    Raj: A slide doesn't cost twenty thousand dollars, though.

    Chloe: No, but the whole play area is twenty years old. The safety inspector said the ground surface needs replacing too.

    Linda: Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first. Chloe, did you get a price?

    Chloe: Yes. A new slide and a new rubber surface would cost about twelve thousand dollars.

    Linda: Then here's what I suggest. We fix the playground now, and we put the rest of the money toward chargers.

    Raj: That's only enough for two chargers, and that won't be enough for long. But it's a start. I can live with that.

    Chloe: And maybe we can apply for a government rebate to pay for more chargers later.

    Linda: Good idea. Raj, could you look into rebates before our next meeting?

    Raj: Sure. I'll find out what's available.

  10. Question 10 of 15

    Listen. What does Zoe want?
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    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

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    Answer: D. To adopt a dog from the animal shelter

    Zoe says she really wants to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Transcript

    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

  11. Question 11 of 15

    Listen. What is Paul's first concern?
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    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

    Show answer

    Answer: B. Who will walk the dog every morning

    Paul's first question is who is going to walk the dog every morning, since Zoe sleeps until eight. His other concerns come later.

    Transcript

    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

  12. Question 12 of 15

    Listen. How does Karen feel about getting a dog?
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    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

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    Answer: C. She is mostly in favour of it

    Karen says she is "not against the idea" and that dogs teach kids responsibility. She also suggests ways to solve Paul's concerns.

    Transcript

    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

  13. Question 13 of 15

    Listen. What does Zoe offer to pay for?
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    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

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    Answer: C. The dog's food

    Zoe says, "I can pay for the food," with money she earns babysitting. The training class is free.

    Transcript

    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

  14. Question 14 of 15

    Listen. What does the animal shelter offer new owners?
    Listen, then answer. The transcript is shown after you answer.
    No sound? Read the text instead

    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

    Show answer

    Answer: A. A free training class

    Karen says the shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Transcript

    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

  15. Question 15 of 15

    Listen. What does the family finally agree to do?
    Listen, then answer. The transcript is shown after you answer.
    No sound? Read the text instead

    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

    Show answer

    Answer: C. Foster a dog for a month first

    Paul is still not sure, so he suggests fostering a dog for a month first. If it works out, they will adopt.

    Transcript

    Zoe: Mom, Dad, I've been thinking about this for months. I really want to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.

    Paul: We've talked about this, Zoe. Who's going to walk it every morning? You sleep until eight.

    Zoe: I'll set an alarm. I promise I'll walk it before school.

    Karen: Honestly, Paul, I'm not against the idea. I grew up with dogs, and they teach kids responsibility.

    Paul: Responsibility is great, but dogs are expensive. Food, vet bills, a dog sitter when we travel.

    Karen: That's true. What if Zoe helps pay? She earns money babysitting.

    Zoe: I can pay for the food. That's about sixty dollars a month.

    Paul: Hmm. And what about the furniture? I don't want dog hair all over the new couch.

    Karen: We could keep the dog off the couch from day one. The shelter offers a free training class for new owners.

    Paul: All right. I'm still not totally sure, so let's foster a dog for a month first. If it works out, we adopt.

    Zoe: Really? Thank you! I'll call the shelter tomorrow.

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