CELPIP Listening Practice

Test Instructions

On the official test, once you leave a page, you cannot go back to change your answers. However, in this test, you can.
This Listening Test by Modentum is identical in format to the official test except that the official test may be slightly longer as it might contain additional questions included for research and development purposes.

Listening to Problem Solving

You will hear a conversation in 3 sections. In teal test you will hear each section only once.
After each section, you will hear 2 or 3 questions. In teal test you will hear the questions only once.
Choose the best answer to each question.

Click Next to start the test.

Instructions:

You will hear a conversation between a man and a woman at a bike rental shop. The woman works at the shop, and the man is a customer who wants to rent a bike.

🔊 Listen to the conversation. You will hear the conversation only once.

It is about 1 to 1.5 minutes long.

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 1 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question:

A mountain bike
A comfort cruiser
A hybrid bike
A racing bike

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 2 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question:

$45
$60
$100
$200

🔔 You will hear the next section shortly.

Preparation Time

10

🔊 Listen to the conversation. You will hear the conversation only once.

It is about 1 to 1.5 minutes long.

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 3 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question:

He wants a different type of bike.
He needs the bike for an additional day.
He decides to take a longer route.
He wants to save money on the rental

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 4 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question:

She is new to the bike rental shop
She prefers comfort cruisers over hybrids
She is knowledgeable about local bike routes
She offers the man a special discount

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 5 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question:

6 kilometers
8 kilometers
10 kilometers
12 kilometers

🔔 You will hear the next section shortly.

Preparation Time

10

🔊 You will hear the conversation only once.

This section is about 1.5 minutes long.

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 6 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question:

No refund is provided
A partial refund is given based on usage time
A rain check is issued for another weekend
A full refund is guaranteed regardless of usage

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 7 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question:

He is familiar with the local area
He is concerned about potential bike problems
He has rented from this shop before
He plans to ride with a group of friends

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 8 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question:

The man will test ride several bikes.
The woman will show the man how to use the repair kit.
The man will complete the rental paperwork.
The woman will give the man a map of the trail.

Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

You will hear a conversation followed by 5 questions.
Listen to each question only. You will hear the questions only once.
Choose the best answer to each question.

Instructions:

You will hear a conversation between two neighbors discussing a community event.

🔊 You will hear the conversation only once.

This section is about 1.5 to 2 minutes long.

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 1 of 5

Choose the best answer to each question:

To discuss volunteering for a neighborhood event.
To complain about last year's block party.
To invite each other to a community meeting.
To plan a private gathering between neighbors.

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 2 of 5

Choose the best answer to each question:

The sound system didn't work properly.
There was an imbalance of food items.
Not enough volunteers showed up.
The setup team arrived late.

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 3 of 5

Choose the best answer to each question:

Food coordination and children's activities
Setup team and contacting businesses
Raffle organization and tent assembly
Sound system setup and food preparation

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 4 of 5

Choose the best answer to each question:

She is too controlling of community events
She lives too far away to be effective
She is capable of managing large events
She should delegate more responsibilities

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 5 of 5

Choose the best answer to each question:

Visit the bakery on Queen Street together
Create a food signup sheet for the event
Email their volunteer preferences separately
Attend the planning meeting as a team

Listening for Information

You will hear a conversation followed by 6 questions.
Listen to each question only. You will hear the questions only once.
Choose the best answer to each question.

Instructions:

You will hear a conversation between a man and a woman at a library.

🔊 You will hear the conversation only once.

This section is about 2 to 2.5 minutes long.

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 1 of 6

Choose the best answer to each question:

Because he enjoys contemporary fiction.
Because it fits his work schedule.
Because it has fewer members.
Because the meetings are shorter.

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 2 of 6

Choose the best answer to each question:

Apply for a library card.
Join the Tuesday evening group.
Read the current book selection.
Wait until the next month to join.

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 3 of 6

Choose the best answer to each question:

The coordinator chooses them.
Members vote on them.
They follow a predetermined list.
They are based on library availability.

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 4 of 6

Choose the best answer to each question:

Paying the membership fee.
Attending a minimum number of meetings.
Living within the library district.
Bringing themed refreshments.

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 5 of 6

Choose the best answer to each question:

He should check the library website.
He should call before each meeting.
She will add him to an email list.
He will receive text message updates.

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 6 of 6

Choose the best answer to each question:

To recommend an appropriate book club.
To suggest books he might enjoy.
To determine if he's a serious reader.
To start a friendly conversation.

Listening to a News Item

You will hear a news item once. It is about 1.5 minutes long.
Then 5 questions will appear.
Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu.

Instructions:

You will hear a news item about a historic building renovation.

Listen to the following news item. You will hear the news item only once. It is about 1.5 minutes long.

Time remaining: 240 seconds

Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu.

1. The Wilson House was built by .....
2. The building needed renovation because .....
3. As a result of the renovation project, workers .....
4. According to Janet Thompson, the discovered items .....
5. Mayor Robert Clark feels .....

Listening to a Discussion

You will hear a Discussion once. Then 8 questions will appear.
Choose the best way to answer each question.

Instructions:

You will watch a discussion among three colleagues who work in the same office. They are meeting to discuss implementing a new recycling program for their workplace.

Listen to the following discussion. You will hear the news item only once. It is about 1.5 minutes long.

Time remaining: 240 seconds

Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu.

1. What is the main purpose of the meeting?
2. What specific problem with waste does one colleague mention observing?
3. What does the colleague who did research discover about implementing recycling?
4. What is the colleague who suggests a competition trying to achieve?
5. Why does one colleague express concern about having a recycling competition?
6. What do the colleagues imply is a common misconception about recycling?
7. What future action will the colleagues take regarding their recycling plan?
8. Why does one colleague suggest using colored bins they already have?

Listening for Viewpoints

You will hear a report once. It is about 3 minutes long.
Then 6 questions will appear.
Choose the best way to answer each question from the drop-down menu.

Instructions:

You will hear a presentation about community gardens in urban areas.

Listen to the following report. You will hear the report only once. It is about 3 minutes long.

Time remaining: 240 seconds

Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu.

1. How many new community gardens has Toronto added since 2015?
2. Why does Sarah Williams consider community gardens valuable?
3. How do Michael Thompson's views on community gardens differ from Sarah Williams'?
4. What approach to community gardens has been implemented in Calgary?
5. Based on the presentation, what can be inferred about community gardens in Canadian cities?
6. According to the University of British Columbia study, garden participants experienced:

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