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CELPIP Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

CELPIP Listening Part 1 Practice Test: Laundry Room Usage Times

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A free Listening Part 1 practice test in the CELPIP format: 8 questions with the answer key. Play each recording once, as in the real test, answer, then check your answers at the bottom of the page. The transcript is under each recording.

Questions
8
Format
3 audio sections, questions after each
Question style
Multiple choice, 4 options

Section 1 of 3

  1. What is the primary issue they are discussing?

  2. Why is the fixed time slot option not fully favored?

  3. What do they decide to explore further?

Transcript (read it after you answer)

Emma: The laundry room schedule is a mess! Tenants keep clashing over machine availability. Any ideas, Jack?

Jack: We could assign fixed time slots per apartment. It’s organized but might feel restrictive.

Emma: True, some folks need flexibility. What about a booking app? Tenants could reserve slots online.

Jack: That’s tech-savvy, but older residents might struggle with it. Another option is a sign-up sheet on the door—simple and accessible.

Emma: I like that, but people might overwrite bookings. The app sounds promising if we can teach everyone to use it. Let’s explore that further.

Section 2 of 3

  1. What issue does Emma raise regarding the booking app?

  2. What decision do they ultimately make?

Transcript (read it after you answer)

Jack: So, about that booking app—some tenants might find it tricky. Should we offer training?

Emma: Definitely, but I’m worried about the cost. Some apps charge monthly fees.

Jack: There’s a free app with basic features, but it lacks priority settings for peak hours.

Emma: Let’s go with the free one and test it. We can always upgrade later if it works well. Can you research user-friendly options by tomorrow?

Section 3 of 3

  1. Why is the free app the best choice?

  2. What are the next steps they plan to take?

  3. When do they plan to finalize their decision?

Transcript (read it after you answer)

Emma: Jack, did you check out that free app?

Jack: Yeah, it’s simple—tenants book slots via their phones, and it sends reminders. It’s perfect for most residents.

Emma: Great! It solves the scheduling chaos without breaking the budget. Let’s roll it out next week.

Jack: Sounds good. I’ll email everyone instructions and offer a quick demo for those who need help. We can monitor usage for a month and tweak if needed.

Emma: Perfect. Let’s finalize the plan by Friday and inform the tenants.

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Answer key

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  1. What is the primary issue they are discussing? B. Scheduling laundry room usage
  2. Why is the fixed time slot option not fully favored? B. It lacks flexibility
  3. What do they decide to explore further? B. Using a booking app
  4. What issue does Emma raise regarding the booking app? C. It could be costly
  5. What decision do they ultimately make? A. Test a free app
  6. Why is the free app the best choice? B. It’s simple and budget-friendly
  7. What are the next steps they plan to take? B. Email instructions and offer a demo
  8. When do they plan to finalize their decision? C. By Friday

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