CELPIP Listening Practice: 10 Questions With Audio and Transcripts

Maya: Good morning, Cedar Plumbing. How can I help? Owen: Hi, I booked a repair for Thursday at 10, but I have to take my son to an appointment. Could we move it to Friday morning? Maya: Friday is full until noon. I can offer Friday at 1 p.m., or Thursday at 3. Owen: Friday at 1 is better. Please keep the same plumber if possible. Maya: Done. The visit is now Friday at 1 p.m.

Answer: C. Maya confirms the new time as Friday at 1 p.m.

Nina: The box for table 6 never arrived, and the customer is waiting. Raj: The courier left it at the back door. I will bring it in now and check the contents. Nina: Please also tell the customer it will be five more minutes. Raj: I will. Should I offer a free drink while they wait? Nina: Yes, that is a good idea.

Answer: B. Raj says he will bring the box in now and check the contents.

Ella: Are we still meeting at the lake for the picnic on Sunday? Tom: The forecast says rain. How about the covered tables at Riverside Park instead? Ella: Good idea. I will message the group and ask everyone to bring a chair. Tom: I will pick up the sandwiches at noon.

Answer: B. Tom suggests the covered tables at Riverside Park, and Ella agrees.

Mr. Osei: I noticed your car is in visitor spot 3 again. That spot is for guests. Ms. Park: Sorry, my driveway is being repaired. I did not know where else to park. Mr. Osei: You can use spot 8 until Friday. Please put a note in your window. Ms. Park: Thank you. I will move it after breakfast.

Answer: B. Mr. Osei offers spot 8 until Friday.

This is the Fairview Library. From Monday, the library will open at 9 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on weekdays. Saturday hours stay the same, 10 to 4. The book return box is available at all hours. Holds can be collected from the front desk during opening hours only.

Answer: B. The message says Saturday hours stay the same, 10 to 4.

The city announced that bus route 14 will run through the night from next month. Buses will come every 30 minutes between midnight and 5 a.m. The change follows a trial on two other routes. A spokesperson said the service is aimed at hospital and restaurant workers.

Answer: B. The spokesperson names hospital and restaurant workers as the target.

Volunteers at the Northside community centre collected 1,200 winter coats this month, double last year's total. The centre will distribute them on Saturday from 10 to 2. Organizers say the greatest need is for children's sizes.

Answer: B. Organizers say the greatest need is for children's sizes.

Priya: Since our team started working from home twice a week, the office feels quieter. Jon: Quieter, yes, but I miss hearing about problems early. A quick question now takes an email. Priya: We could keep Tuesday as a shared office day, so everyone is in together. Jon: That would help. I would still keep the other day flexible.

Answer: B. Priya suggests Tuesday as a shared office day, and Jon agrees.

Host: Should the high street close to cars on Saturdays? Amara: Yes. Shops would gain space for tables, and families could walk safely. Deliveries can be made before 9. Dev: I run a hardware shop. My customers often need to collect heavy items. Without nearby parking, they will go elsewhere.

Answer: C. Dev says customers who collect heavy items need nearby parking.

Ines: The new sports centre should open earlier. Many people finish work at 6 and want to swim before dinner. Kai: An earlier opening costs more in staff. I would rather see longer weekend hours, when families have time. Ines: We could try early opening on two weekdays first.

Answer: B. Ines proposes a trial of early opening on two weekdays.