Listening Practice Test-14

The entire Listening section takes approximately 47–55 minutes, including the time to listen to the audio and answer the questions. Time varies depending on the complexity and length of the audio tracks in each part.

In the CELPIP Listening section, each part focuses on a specific skill and is titled accordingly. Here are the titles allocated for each part:[/box]

Part	Specific Skills	Time
Listening Part-1	Listening To Problem Solving	3 mins
Listening Part-2	Listening to a Daily Life Conversation	5 mins
Listening Part-3	Listening for Information	5-7mins
Listening Part-4	Listening to a News Item	2-3 mins
Listening Part-5	Listening to a Discussion	6-8 mins
Listening Part-6	Listening for Viewpoints	8-10 mins

Listening Test Instructions-I

In the official test, once you move to the next page, you cannot return to modify your answers. However, in this practice test, you can revisit previous pages to make changes.
Please note that the order of question types in the official test may differ from the sequence shown here
This practice Listening Test follows the same format as the official test, although the official version may have a slightly longer Listening section with additional questions included for research and development purposes.
The Listening Test is about 50 minutes.
There are six parts in the Listening Test.
You will have about six minutes to listen to each passage and answer the questions.
The passage will be played once.

Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving – Booking a Last-Minute Hotel Room

A:

Audio Script-1

Guest: Hi, I need to book a room for tonight. It’s a bit last minute, and I’m hoping you can help. Hotel Receptionist: Sure! We do have a few rooms left. May I know how many people will be staying? Guest: Just me, for one night. I’d prefer a non-smoking room if possible.

Questions for Script 1:

Why is the guest calling the hotel?
How many people will be staying in the room?
What room preference does the guest mention?

B:

Audio Script-2

Hotel Receptionist: We have a standard single room available for $120 per night. It includes Wi-Fi and breakfast. Guest: That sounds good. Is there a cancellation policy? Hotel Receptionist: Yes, you can cancel free of charge up to 6 PM tonight. After that, a one-night charge applies.

Questions for Script 2:
4. What is the cost of the room?
5. What amenities are included?
6. By what time can the reservation be canceled for free?

C:

Audio Script-3

Guest: Perfect, I’ll take the room. Can I pay when I arrive? Hotel Receptionist: Yes, payment can be made at check-in. I’ll send you a confirmation email right away. Guest: Great. Thanks for the quick help!

Questions for Script 3:
7. When will the guest make the payment?
8. What will the hotel send to the guest?

Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation – Parents Discussing a Child’s School Progress

Audio Script

Mother: So, how did the parent-teacher meeting go today? Father: It went well. The teacher said Emma is doing great in math but needs to focus a bit more on reading comprehension. Mother: That makes sense. She enjoys math a lot but gets distracted while reading. Did they give any suggestions? Father: Yes, they suggested having her read for 20 minutes every day and then summarize what she read. It’ll help her focus and improve retention. Mother: That’s a good idea. We can do that before bedtime.

Questions for Part 2:
9. Which subject is Emma doing well in?
10. What area does Emma need to improve?
11. What suggestion did the teacher provide?
12. How long should Emma read each day?
13. When do the parents plan to implement this suggestion?

Part 3: Listening for Information – Information on a Local Recycling Program

Audio Script

Coordinator: Good afternoon, everyone! I’m here to share details about our local Recycling Program. It’s easy and free to participate. Here’s what you need to know:

We collect recyclables every Tuesday and Thursday morning between 8 AM and 12 PM. Leave your items in the designated blue bins outside your house.
Accepted items include paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, glass containers, and aluminum cans. However, we don’t accept food waste or plastic bags.
To encourage participation, we’ve introduced a points system. For every pound of recyclables you collect, you earn points that can be redeemed for discounts at local stores.

If you need more information or would like extra bins, call our helpline at 1-800-555-RECYCLE. Let’s keep our community clean and green!

Questions for Part 3:
14. On which days are recyclables collected?
15. What time do collections occur?
16. Which items are accepted for recycling?
17. What is not accepted in the program?
18. How can participants earn points?
19. What can the points be used for?
20. What is the helpline number?

Part 4: Listening to a News Item – Updates on National Vaccination Drive Progress

Audio Script

News Anchor: The government has announced significant progress in the National Vaccination Drive. As of this month, over 75% of the population has received at least one dose of the vaccine. Health officials say this milestone is crucial for achieving herd immunity.

The vaccination drive began in January and has been expanding rapidly, with mobile clinics being set up in rural areas to improve access. Dr. Anita Verma, Director of Public Health, said, “We are focused on ensuring that vaccines reach every corner of the country.”

Citizens are encouraged to book appointments online or walk into any government health center for free vaccinations. Officials also urge the public to remain cautious, wear masks, and follow safety guidelines as new variants of the virus emerge.

Questions for Part 4:
21. What percentage of the population has received one dose of the vaccine?
22. When did the vaccination drive begin?
23. Where have mobile clinics been set up?
24. Who is Dr. Anita Verma?
25. How can citizens get vaccinated?
26. What advice did officials give to the public?

Part 5: Listening to a Discussion – Deciding on the Best Way to Celebrate Earth Day

Audio Script

Person 1: Earth Day is coming up next month. How do you think we should celebrate it as a community? Person 2: I think we should organize a tree-planting event. It’s impactful and brings people together. Person 3: That’s a great idea, but how about a clean-up drive instead? Some parks and neighborhoods really need it. Person 1: Why not do both? We could start with tree-planting in the morning and a clean-up drive in the afternoon. Person 2: That sounds perfect. We can also set up educational booths about recycling and sustainability to raise awareness.

Questions for Part 5:
27. What event does Person 2 suggest?
28. What is Person 3’s suggestion?
29. How does Person 1 combine both ideas?
30. What additional activity does Person 2 propose?
31. When will the clean-up drive take place?

Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints – Should Animal Testing Be Banned?

Audio Script

News Reader: Today’s debate focuses on whether animal testing should be banned. Advocates for a ban argue that animal testing is cruel and outdated. With modern technology, we now have alternatives like computer simulations and lab-grown tissues that can replace animal testing.

However, supporters of animal testing believe it’s essential for medical research. Testing on animals has led to breakthroughs in vaccines, treatments, and medicines that save millions of lives each year.

Experts say the solution lies in striking a balance. They propose strict regulations to ensure ethical treatment of animals while supporting scientific research.

The debate continues, with strong opinions on both sides.

Questions for Part 6:
32. What is the debate about?
33. What argument do supporters of a ban provide?
34. What alternatives to animal testing are mentioned?
35. What do supporters of animal testing argue?
36. What medical advancements have resulted from animal testing?
37. What solution do experts suggest?
38. What does the news reader conclude about the debate?

Answer Key

Part 1:

Booking a room
One person
Non-smoking room
$120
Wi-Fi and breakfast
6 PM tonight
At check-in
A confirmation email

Part 2:
9. Math
10. Reading comprehension
11. Read for 20 minutes daily and summarize
12. 20 minutes
13. Before bedtime

Part 3:
14. Tuesday and Thursday
15. 8 AM–12 PM
16. Paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, glass, aluminum
17. Food waste and plastic bags
18. By collecting recyclables
19. Store discounts
20. 1-800-555-RECYCLE

Part 4:
21. 75%
22. January
23. Rural areas
24. Director of Public Health
25. Book online or walk in
26. Stay cautious and wear masks

Part 5:
27. Tree-planting
28. A clean-up drive
29. Combining both events
30. Educational booths
31. In the afternoon

Part 6:
32. Animal testing
33. It’s cruel and outdated
34. Simulations and lab-grown tissues
35. It’s necessary for medical research
36. Vaccines and treatments
37. Strict regulations for ethical treatment
38. Opinions remain divided

Listening Test Score Chart

Number of correct Answers out of 38	CELPIP Level
35-38	10-12
33-35	9
30-33	8
27-31	7
22-28	6
17-23	5
11-18	4
7-12	3
0-7	M

A Note About Your CELPIP Score

This chart shows how raw scores on the Listening Test align with their corresponding CELPIP levels. It is intended as a general guideline only. The raw score required to attain a particular level may vary slightly from one test to another, as the difficulty of questions can differ and may be scored accordingly. This also explains the minor overlap in some score ranges.

CELPIP-GENERAL LISTENING TEST

Number of Questions	Your Score	Your Approximate CELPIP Score