CELPIP LS (Listening and Speaking) Course: Listening practice
Untimed topic quiz: 20 questions on Listening practice, with an explanation after each answer. Questions and answers are shuffled every time.
Topic quiz 3: Listening practice
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Question 1 of 20
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Answer: B. Their restaurant is closed that week
Rosa says the restaurant is "closed all week for renovations", so they need a new plan.
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Rosa: Hi Ben. I just called Lakeview Grill about our team lunch on Friday. They're closed all week for renovations.
Ben: Oh no. We promised everyone a lunch out. What else can we do?
Rosa: There's a food truck that parks by the river. We could eat at the picnic tables there.
Ben: I checked the forecast this morning. It says heavy rain on Friday.
Rosa: Then let's order food and have it delivered here. We can use the big meeting room.
Ben: Good idea. I'll book the room and send a menu to the team today, so they can choose before Wednesday. -
Question 2 of 20
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Answer: D. Heavy rain is forecast for Friday
Ben says the forecast is heavy rain on Friday, so eating outside is a poor choice.
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Rosa: Hi Ben. I just called Lakeview Grill about our team lunch on Friday. They're closed all week for renovations.
Ben: Oh no. We promised everyone a lunch out. What else can we do?
Rosa: There's a food truck that parks by the river. We could eat at the picnic tables there.
Ben: I checked the forecast this morning. It says heavy rain on Friday.
Rosa: Then let's order food and have it delivered here. We can use the big meeting room.
Ben: Good idea. I'll book the room and send a menu to the team today, so they can choose before Wednesday. -
Question 3 of 20
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Answer: D. Book a room and send a menu
Ben says he will book the room and send a menu to the team today.
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Rosa: Hi Ben. I just called Lakeview Grill about our team lunch on Friday. They're closed all week for renovations.
Ben: Oh no. We promised everyone a lunch out. What else can we do?
Rosa: There's a food truck that parks by the river. We could eat at the picnic tables there.
Ben: I checked the forecast this morning. It says heavy rain on Friday.
Rosa: Then let's order food and have it delivered here. We can use the big meeting room.
Ben: Good idea. I'll book the room and send a menu to the team today, so they can choose before Wednesday. -
Question 4 of 20
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Answer: C. It is heavier than she expected
Amira says the drill "works fine, but it's much heavier than I expected."
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Clerk: Good afternoon. How can I help you?
Amira: Hi. I'd like to return this drill. It works fine, but it's much heavier than I expected.
Clerk: No problem. Do you have your receipt?
Amira: I don't have the paper one. I think I threw it out.
Clerk: Without a receipt, I can only give you store credit. If you find the receipt, we can put the money back on your card.
Amira: Wait, I paid with my card online and picked it up here. The receipt should be in my email.
Clerk: Then that works. Just show it to me on your phone. -
Question 5 of 20
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Answer: B. Store credit only
The clerk says that without a receipt the store can only give store credit.
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Clerk: Good afternoon. How can I help you?
Amira: Hi. I'd like to return this drill. It works fine, but it's much heavier than I expected.
Clerk: No problem. Do you have your receipt?
Amira: I don't have the paper one. I think I threw it out.
Clerk: Without a receipt, I can only give you store credit. If you find the receipt, we can put the money back on your card.
Amira: Wait, I paid with my card online and picked it up here. The receipt should be in my email.
Clerk: Then that works. Just show it to me on your phone. -
Question 6 of 20
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Answer: C. Show an email receipt on her phone
Amira remembers the receipt is in her email, and the clerk says she can show it on her phone. This is an inference from the end of the conversation.
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Clerk: Good afternoon. How can I help you?
Amira: Hi. I'd like to return this drill. It works fine, but it's much heavier than I expected.
Clerk: No problem. Do you have your receipt?
Amira: I don't have the paper one. I think I threw it out.
Clerk: Without a receipt, I can only give you store credit. If you find the receipt, we can put the money back on your card.
Amira: Wait, I paid with my card online and picked it up here. The receipt should be in my email.
Clerk: Then that works. Just show it to me on your phone. -
Question 7 of 20
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Answer: D. Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
Tom says the Saturday class is full but the Tuesday 5:30 p.m. class still has three spots.
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Staff: Westbrook Community Centre, Tom speaking.
Lena: Hi, I'm calling about swimming lessons for my daughter. She's seven and a beginner.
Tom: Our beginner class runs on Saturdays at 10 a.m. and on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. The Saturday class is full, I'm afraid, but Tuesday still has three spots.
Lena: Tuesday is fine. How do I register?
Tom: You can register online or here at the front desk. If you live in the city, you get a resident discount. Just bring something that shows your address, like a utility bill.
Lena: Great. I'll come by tomorrow. -
Question 8 of 20
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Answer: A. A document that shows her address
Tom says to bring something that shows her address, such as a utility bill.
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Staff: Westbrook Community Centre, Tom speaking.
Lena: Hi, I'm calling about swimming lessons for my daughter. She's seven and a beginner.
Tom: Our beginner class runs on Saturdays at 10 a.m. and on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. The Saturday class is full, I'm afraid, but Tuesday still has three spots.
Lena: Tuesday is fine. How do I register?
Tom: You can register online or here at the front desk. If you live in the city, you get a resident discount. Just bring something that shows your address, like a utility bill.
Lena: Great. I'll come by tomorrow. -
Question 9 of 20
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Answer: D. A library program that lends tools
The whole report is about the library starting to lend tools. This is a general meaning question.
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In local news, the Northfield Public Library will start lending tools next month.
Starting November 3, anyone with a library card can borrow items such as ladders, drills and garden tools, free of charge.
City councillor Grace Okafor proposed the idea last spring. Okafor says many residents use a tool only once or twice a year, so sharing saves money and space.
Tools can be borrowed for two weeks at a time. The library says it will add more items if the program is popular. -
Question 10 of 20
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Answer: A. Two weeks
The report says tools can be borrowed for two weeks at a time.
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In local news, the Northfield Public Library will start lending tools next month.
Starting November 3, anyone with a library card can borrow items such as ladders, drills and garden tools, free of charge.
City councillor Grace Okafor proposed the idea last spring. Okafor says many residents use a tool only once or twice a year, so sharing saves money and space.
Tools can be borrowed for two weeks at a time. The library says it will add more items if the program is popular. -
Question 11 of 20
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Answer: C. Many people use a tool only once or twice a year
Okafor says many residents use a tool only once or twice a year, so sharing saves money and space. Notice that the report uses her last name after introducing her.
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In local news, the Northfield Public Library will start lending tools next month.
Starting November 3, anyone with a library card can borrow items such as ladders, drills and garden tools, free of charge.
City councillor Grace Okafor proposed the idea last spring. Okafor says many residents use a tool only once or twice a year, so sharing saves money and space.
Tools can be borrowed for two weeks at a time. The library says it will add more items if the program is popular. -
Question 12 of 20
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Answer: D. Missing client calls
Leila says Wednesday afternoon is when most of her clients call, so she would miss calls.
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Maria: Thanks for coming. I want to talk about moving our weekly meeting from Monday morning to Wednesday afternoon.
Kevin: I like that. On Mondays I'm still catching up on weekend emails, so I'm never ready.
Leila: I see your point, Kevin, but Wednesday afternoon is when most of my clients call. I'd miss a lot of calls.
Kevin: Could you ask your clients to call in the morning that day?
Leila: Maybe some of them, but not all.
Maria: OK. Let's try Wednesday for one month. Leila, if it causes problems with your clients, tell me and we'll look at it again. -
Question 13 of 20
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Answer: A. Try Wednesdays for a month
Maria decides to try Wednesday for one month and review it if it causes problems for Leila.
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Maria: Thanks for coming. I want to talk about moving our weekly meeting from Monday morning to Wednesday afternoon.
Kevin: I like that. On Mondays I'm still catching up on weekend emails, so I'm never ready.
Leila: I see your point, Kevin, but Wednesday afternoon is when most of my clients call. I'd miss a lot of calls.
Kevin: Could you ask your clients to call in the morning that day?
Leila: Maybe some of them, but not all.
Maria: OK. Let's try Wednesday for one month. Leila, if it causes problems with your clients, tell me and we'll look at it again. -
Question 14 of 20
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Answer: D. He supports it
Kevin says "I like that" and explains why Mondays are hard for him, so he supports the change.
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Maria: Thanks for coming. I want to talk about moving our weekly meeting from Monday morning to Wednesday afternoon.
Kevin: I like that. On Mondays I'm still catching up on weekend emails, so I'm never ready.
Leila: I see your point, Kevin, but Wednesday afternoon is when most of my clients call. I'd miss a lot of calls.
Kevin: Could you ask your clients to call in the morning that day?
Leila: Maybe some of them, but not all.
Maria: OK. Let's try Wednesday for one month. Leila, if it causes problems with your clients, tell me and we'll look at it again. -
Question 15 of 20
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Answer: B. Customers have nowhere to park
The business owners say customers drive past their shops because there is nowhere to park.
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Our town has an empty lot on Cedar Street, and people disagree about what to do with it.
Some business owners want it paved for parking. They say customers drive past their shops because there is nowhere to park.
A group of residents wants a community garden. They say families in nearby apartments have no yard, and a garden would bring neighbours together.
In my view, the town does not have to choose just one. Most of the lot could become a garden, and a small strip along the street could hold a few short-term parking spaces. That would help both groups. -
Question 16 of 20
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Answer: D. Nearby families have no yard
The residents say families in the nearby apartments have no yard and a garden would bring neighbours together.
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Our town has an empty lot on Cedar Street, and people disagree about what to do with it.
Some business owners want it paved for parking. They say customers drive past their shops because there is nowhere to park.
A group of residents wants a community garden. They say families in nearby apartments have no yard, and a garden would bring neighbours together.
In my view, the town does not have to choose just one. Most of the lot could become a garden, and a small strip along the street could hold a few short-term parking spaces. That would help both groups. -
Question 17 of 20
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Answer: C. A garden with a little parking
The speaker says the town does not have to choose one and suggests mostly garden with a few short-term parking spaces.
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Our town has an empty lot on Cedar Street, and people disagree about what to do with it.
Some business owners want it paved for parking. They say customers drive past their shops because there is nowhere to park.
A group of residents wants a community garden. They say families in nearby apartments have no yard, and a garden would bring neighbours together.
In my view, the town does not have to choose just one. Most of the lot could become a garden, and a small strip along the street could hold a few short-term parking spaces. That would help both groups. -
Question 18 of 20
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Answer: D. To move his appointment
Kim says the dentist is away on Monday, so they need to move his cleaning appointment.
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Hello, this message is for Daniel Ross. This is Kim from Bright Smile Dental.
Dr. Patel is away on Monday, so we need to move your cleaning appointment.
We can see you on Thursday at 2:15 instead.
Please call us back at your earliest convenience to confirm, or to choose another time. Thank you! -
Question 19 of 20
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Answer: C. Call to confirm the new time
Kim asks Daniel to call back to confirm Thursday at 2:15 or choose another time.
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Hello, this message is for Daniel Ross. This is Kim from Bright Smile Dental.
Dr. Patel is away on Monday, so we need to move your cleaning appointment.
We can see you on Thursday at 2:15 instead.
Please call us back at your earliest convenience to confirm, or to choose another time. Thank you! -
Question 20 of 20
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Answer: C. Nervous about a new job
Jordan keeps thinking about the new job and worries about forgetting names. The word "nervous" is not said, so this is an inference.
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Sam: You look tired. Is everything OK?
Jordan: I start my new job on Monday, and I keep thinking about it. What if I don't remember everyone's names?
Sam: Everyone feels that way on the first day. Just write the names down after you meet people.
Jordan: That's a good idea. I hadn't thought of that.
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