CELPIP Listening Practice Course: Part 5: Listening to a Discussion
Prueba temática sin límite de tiempo: 15 preguntas sobre Part 5: Listening to a Discussion, con una explicación después de cada respuesta. Las preguntas y respuestas se mezclan cada vez.
Prueba temática 6: Part 5: Listening to a Discussion
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Pregunta 1 de 15
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 2 de 15
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 3 de 15
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Respuesta: 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.
Transcripción
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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Pregunta 4 de 15
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Respuesta: 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.
Transcripción
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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Pregunta 5 de 15
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Respuesta: 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.
Transcripción
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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Pregunta 6 de 15
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Respuesta: B. She believes safety has to come first
Linda says, "Chloe has a point. Safety has to come first."
Transcripción
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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Pregunta 7 de 15
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Respuesta: 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).
Transcripción
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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Pregunta 8 de 15
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Respuesta: 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.
Transcripción
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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Pregunta 9 de 15
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Respuesta: 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.
Transcripción
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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Pregunta 10 de 15
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Respuesta: D. To adopt a dog from the animal shelter
Zoe says she really wants to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.
Transcripción
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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Pregunta 11 de 15
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Respuesta: 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.
Transcripción
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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Pregunta 12 de 15
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Respuesta: 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.
Transcripción
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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Pregunta 13 de 15
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Respuesta: C. The dog's food
Zoe says, "I can pay for the food," with money she earns babysitting. The training class is free.
Transcripción
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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Pregunta 14 de 15
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Respuesta: A. A free training class
Karen says the shelter offers a free training class for new owners.
Transcripción
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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Pregunta 15 de 15
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Respuesta: 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.
Transcripción
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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