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CELPIP Listening practice questions
55 minutes · 6 parts or tasks · 38 questions
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A community pool will open at 11 a.m. today because of a storm. All swimming lessons will begin two hours later than usual.
What time will the pool open today?
Sample answer: 11 a.m. The notice changes the opening time from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
In the real Listening section, recordings play once. Practise identifying names, times, changes and the speaker’s final decision.
CELPIP listening parts and task types
Part 1 Listening to Problem Solving
A conversation in three sections about solving a problem, 8 questions
Part 2 Listening to a Daily Life Conversation
An everyday conversation, 5 questions
Part 3 Listening for Information
A conversation where someone asks for information, 6 questions
Part 4 Listening to a News Item
A short news report, 5 questions
Part 5 Listening to a Discussion
A discussion between three people, 8 questions
Part 6 Listening to Viewpoints
A talk presenting different viewpoints, 6 questions
Test forms may vary slightly. Review the CELPIP format and score guide for more information.
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