CELPIP Listening Part 1 Practice Test: Customer & Staff Member at the Office Supply Store

MAN: Excuse me, I was wondering if you could help me find some supplies for my home office? I've just started working remotely and I need to set things up properly.

WOMAN: Of course, I'd be happy to help. What specific items are you looking for today?

MAN: Well, I definitely need a desk lamp. The lighting in my apartment is terrible, and I've been getting headaches after staring at my computer all day.

WOMAN: I completely understand. We have several options over in aisle 3. Are you looking for something adjustable or more of a fixed position lamp?

MAN: Definitely adjustable. And I'd prefer something with different brightness settings if possible.

WOMAN: Perfect. We have a few LED desk lamps with multiple brightness levels and flexible necks. They're actually on sale this week - 15% off.

MAN: That sounds exactly what I need. And while I'm here, I should probably pick up some organizational items too. My desk is already getting cluttered with papers.

WOMAN: In that case, let me show you our desk organizers after we find your lamp. We have some great options that might work for your space.

WOMAN: Here are our desk lamps. This one is our most popular model - it has five brightness settings and the arm rotates 180 degrees.

MAN: That looks perfect. Um, I also noticed you mentioned desk organizers? I'm trying to keep everything in one place since my workspace is pretty small.

WOMAN: Absolutely. We have several space-saving options in aisle 5. There are some vertical file organizers that might work well for a smaller desk.

MAN: That sounds promising. Oh, and I just remembered - I need a new chair too. The one I've been using is killing my back after sitting all day.

WOMAN: We definitely have ergonomic chairs in our furniture section at the back of the store. They range from about $150 to $400 depending on the features you're looking for.

MAN: That's a bit more than I was hoping to spend today. Maybe I should focus on the lamp and organizers first and come back for the chair another time.

WOMAN: That's completely understandable. The lamp and organizers will make an immediate difference in your workspace. And our chairs do go on sale at the end of each month if you want to wait.

MAN: Good to know. Let's look at those organizers now.

MAN: I think I'll take this lamp and the vertical file organizer. Do you happen to have any recommendations for reducing glare on my computer screen? That's another issue I've been having.

WOMAN: Actually, we do carry anti-glare screen protectors. They're in aisle 2 with our computer accessories. They're designed to reduce eye strain and they're pretty simple to install.

MAN: That would be perfect. I didn't even know those existed. Would you mind showing me where they are?

WOMAN: Not at all. Follow me. They come in different sizes, so you'll need to know what size your monitor is.

MAN: It's a 24-inch screen. I'm hoping this will help with the headaches I've been getting.

WOMAN: The 24-inch protectors are right here. They really do make a difference, especially if you're working long hours. Is there anything else you need for your home office setup?

MAN: I think that covers the essentials for now. I appreciate all your help today. I was feeling a bit overwhelmed about setting up a proper workspace.

WOMAN: You're very welcome. If you bring everything to the front, I can ring you up. And here's our catalog with our other home office items when you're ready to get that chair.