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CELPIP Listening Practice Test 7

A complete CELPIP Listening section — 6 parts and 38 questions in 55 minutes, written in the official format. Topics in this test: Media, Arts & Culture, Immigration & Settlement, Travel & Tourism in Canada, Environment & Sustainability, Family & Relationships, Emergency Services & Safety.

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What is in this test

  1. 1

    Part 1 — Listening to Problem Solving

    Two colleagues at a community arts centre in Ottawa discuss how to handle a scheduling conflict for their annual documentary film series.

    8 questions

  2. 2

    Part 2 — Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

    A newcomer to Canada visits a Service Canada centre to ask about obtaining a Social Insurance Number.

    5 questions

  3. 3

    Part 3 — Listening for Information

    A recorded information segment on a local radio station about a new heritage tourism initiative in Nova Scotia.

    6 questions

  4. 4

    Part 4 — Listening to a News Item

    A news report about a community shoreline cleanup in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

    5 questions

  5. 5

    Part 5 — Listening to a Discussion

    Three co-workers at a Vancouver marketing firm discuss how to balance demanding careers with family responsibilities after one of them considers reducing his work hours.

    8 questions

  6. 6

    Part 6 — Listening to Viewpoints

    A CBC Radio panel discusses whether Canadian municipalities should require all public buildings to have trained first aid responders on site at all times.

    6 questions

A sample question from Part 1

Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

What is the main problem discussed in the conversation?

  1. A.The community centre is closing for renovations.
  2. B.The auditorium was double-booked for the film series weekend.
  3. C.The filmmakers cancelled their participation in the series.
  4. D.The promotional materials contained incorrect dates.

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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