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CELPIP Listening Practice Test 10

A complete CELPIP Listening section — 6 parts and 38 questions in 55 minutes, written in the official format. Topics in this test: Workplace & Employment, Family & Relationships, Housing & Renting, Volunteering & Charity, Government & Civic Services, Hobbies & Leisure.

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What is in this test

  1. 1

    Part 1 — Listening to Problem Solving

    Three colleagues at a marketing firm in Toronto discuss being told to work overtime on the upcoming Victoria Day long weekend.

    8 questions

  2. 2

    Part 2 — Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

    Two siblings discuss plans for organizing a surprise anniversary party for their parents in Calgary.

    5 questions

  3. 3

    Part 3 — Listening for Information

    A housing counsellor at a community information session explains the mortgage pre-approval process for first-time home buyers in Ontario.

    6 questions

  4. 4

    Part 4 — Listening to a News Item

    A local radio news item reports on an upcoming Habitat for Humanity weekend build in Halifax and its call for volunteers.

    5 questions

  5. 5

    Part 5 — Listening to a Discussion

    Three colleagues at a community settlement agency in Mississauga discuss how to better prepare newcomers for their first visit to ServiceOntario to obtain a driver's licence and health card.

    8 questions

  6. 6

    Part 6 — Listening to Viewpoints

    A CBC Radio panel discussion about whether Canadian municipalities should invest more public funds in recreational hobby spaces such as makerspaces, art studios, and music rooms.

    6 questions

A sample question from Part 1

Part 1: Listening to a Problem Solving Conversation

What is Derek's main complaint about the overtime request?

  1. A.The team was given very little advance notice despite the deadline being known for weeks.
  2. B.He believes the overtime pay rate is too low for weekend work.
  3. C.He is concerned that the Brampton campaign will not be completed on time.
  4. D.He thinks Sandra should hire temporary contractors instead of using the current team.

The correct answer is shown at the end of the test, together with every other answer.

How to take this test

  1. 1Set aside 55 minutes somewhere quiet, with headphones — the timer runs like the real test.
  2. 2Each recording plays once, as on test day. Take short notes, then answer every question; a wrong answer costs nothing.
  3. 3Submit to see your raw score, your estimated CLB level, the correct answers and what was said.

What you get when you finish

  • Your raw score out of 38 and an estimated CLB level.
  • The correct answer to every question and the full script of each recording.
  • A short read on your result and words from the recordings you can save as flashcards.

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