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CELPIP Listening Practice Test 3

A complete CELPIP Listening section — 6 parts and 38 questions in 55 minutes, written in the official format. Topics in this test: Housing & Renting, Emergency Services & Safety, Healthcare & Medical Services, Shopping & Consumer Rights, Government & Civic Services, Technology & Digital Life.

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What is in this test

  1. 1

    Part 1 — Listening to Problem Solving

    Two friends are apartment hunting in Toronto and must navigate scheduling conflicts, budget decisions, and fierce competition for rental listings.

    8 questions

  2. 2

    Part 2 — Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

    A resident calls a community centre in Vancouver to ask about registering for a first aid and CPR certification course.

    5 questions

  3. 3

    Part 3 — Listening for Information

    Angela Chen, the Benefits Coordinator at Maple Leaf Financial Group in Toronto, is presenting the updated extended health and dental benefits plan at the company's annual enrolment meeting.

    6 questions

  4. 4

    Part 4 — Listening to a News Item

    A CBC Radio news report about new consumer protection regulations in Ontario affecting return policies and online shopping.

    5 questions

  5. 5

    Part 5 — Listening to a Discussion

    Three neighbours — Derek, Priya, and Tom — discuss the proposed high-rise condominium development in their Kitsilano neighbourhood after attending the public hearing together.

    8 questions

  6. 6

    Part 6 — Listening to Viewpoints

    A CBC Radio panel discussion about whether Canadian schools should ban students from using smartphones during class hours.

    6 questions

A sample question from Part 1

Part 1: Listening to a Problem Solving Conversation

What is Marcus's problem?

  1. A.He found two apartments with viewings at the same time.
  2. B.He cannot afford either of the apartments he found.
  3. C.He missed the deadline to apply for an apartment.
  4. D.He is unsure which neighbourhood he prefers.

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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