CELPIP Listening Part 1 Practice Test: Planning a Pet-Friendly Vacation
By Iris
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.
Section 1 of 3
What is Kai planning?
Why does Kai reject a road trip?
What option does Kai prefer?
Transcript (read it after you answer)
Kai: I want to plan a pet-friendly vacation with my dog, Luna, Mia. Any suggestions?
Mia: You could book a pet-friendly hotel near a beach. Or try a cabin in the mountains—great for hiking. Another option is a road trip with pet stops.
Kai: A road trip sounds stressful for Luna. Hotels are pricey. A cabin could be fun—she loves walks. Are cabins easy to find?
Mia: Yes, check online for pet-friendly ones. They’re often affordable.
Kai: I’ll look into cabins. That sounds perfect for us.
Section 2 of 3
What issue does Kai raise about the cabin vacation?
What does Mia recommend?
Transcript (read it after you answer)
Kai: I’m set on a mountain cabin, Mia, but should I book for a weekend or a full week?
Mia: A weekend’s easier for Luna’s first trip. Pick a cabin with a fenced yard for her to play.
Kai: Good idea. A weekend feels less overwhelming. I’ll find a cabin with a yard. Should I bring her food?
Mia: Yes, stick to her usual brand to avoid issues. Check booking sites tonight.
Section 3 of 3
Why is a weekend cabin the best choice?
What are Kai’s next steps?
When will Kai confirm the booking?
Transcript (read it after you answer)
Kai: I’m booking a pet-friendly cabin for a weekend, Mia. It’ll have a fenced yard, and I’ll bring Luna’s food.
Mia: Awesome! Why’d you pick a weekend?
Kai: It’s less stressful for Luna’s first trip, and the yard’s perfect for her. I’ll book online tomorrow and pack her essentials tonight.
Mia: Sounds fun! Need help planning hikes?
Kai: I’ve got it, thanks. I’ll confirm the booking by tomorrow evening and share the details.
This is Part 1 of CELPIP Listening Practice Test 10. Take all 6 parts (38 questions) for a score and an estimated CLB.
Answer key
Show all 8 answers
- What is Kai planning? C. A pet-friendly vacation
- Why does Kai reject a road trip? B. It’s stressful for Luna
- What option does Kai prefer? C. Renting a cabin
- What issue does Kai raise about the cabin vacation? A. Deciding the trip’s duration
- What does Mia recommend? A. Plan a weekend trip
- Why is a weekend cabin the best choice? D. It’s less stressful for Luna
- What are Kai’s next steps? D. Book the cabin and pack
- When will Kai confirm the booking? A. Tomorrow evening
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