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CELPIP Listening Practice Test 8

A complete CELPIP Listening section — 6 parts and 38 questions in 55 minutes, written in the official format. Topics in this test: Technology & Digital Life, Government & Civic Services, Finance & Banking, Pets & Animals, Hobbies & Leisure, Health & Wellness.

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What is in this test

  1. 1

    Part 1 — Listening to Problem Solving

    Two colleagues at a Calgary technology company discuss how to address employee concerns about new digital monitoring software.

    8 questions

  2. 2

    Part 2 — Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

    Two neighbours in Surrey, British Columbia discuss one of them seeking emergency financial help from a social worker after an unexpected job loss.

    5 questions

  3. 3

    Part 3 — Listening for Information

    A recorded announcement from the City of Edmonton's Financial Literacy Centre about a free community programme.

    6 questions

  4. 4

    Part 4 — Listening to a News Item

    A news report about Nova Scotia becoming the first province in Canada to pass mandatory pet microchipping and registration legislation.

    5 questions

  5. 5

    Part 5 — Listening to a Discussion

    Three members of a Winnipeg neighbourhood association discuss whether their community centre should host a weekly knitting circle

    8 questions

  6. 6

    Part 6 — Listening to Viewpoints

    A CBC Radio panel discussion about whether Canada should implement a national pharmacare programme to provide universal prescription drug coverage.

    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.Employees are unhappy about new monitoring software.
  2. B.The company's internet connection has been unreliable.
  3. C.Two major clients have cancelled their contracts.
  4. D.The IT department installed software on the wrong computers.

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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