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CELPIP Listening Practice Test 2

A complete CELPIP Listening section — 6 parts and 38 questions in 55 minutes, written in the official format. Topics in this test: Food, Restaurants & Nutrition, Workplace & Employment, Pets & Animals, Community & Social Life, Finance & Banking, Sports, Recreation & Fitness.

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What is in this test

  1. 1

    Part 1 — Listening to Problem Solving

    Two colleagues discuss how to organize a team appreciation lunch with multiple dietary restrictions and a limited budget.

    8 questions

  2. 2

    Part 2 — Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

    Two friends discuss one of them leaving seasonal forestry work and applying for a provincial retraining programme in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

    5 questions

  3. 3

    Part 3 — Listening for Information

    A recorded announcement from the City of Calgary about a new community pet microchipping programme.

    6 questions

  4. 4

    Part 4 — Listening to a News Item

    A news report about a new community centre initiative in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

    5 questions

  5. 5

    Part 5 — Listening to a Discussion

    Three coworkers at a Calgary engineering firm discuss their experiences and opinions about managing finances as a couple, including joint accounts and budgeting strategies.

    8 questions

  6. 6

    Part 6 — Listening to Viewpoints

    A CBC Radio panel discussion about whether Canadian municipalities should invest more public funding in outdoor recreational infrastructure — such as trails, rinks, and sports courts — or focus spending on indoor multi-sport complexes.

    6 questions

A sample question from Part 1

Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

What is the main problem Derek and Priya are trying to solve?

  1. A.How to organize a team lunch within a limited budget while accommodating dietary restrictions
  2. B.How to find a restaurant that serves halal food near the office
  3. C.How to convince their boss to increase the lunch budget
  4. D.How to plan a surprise farewell party for a colleague

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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