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CELPIP Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

CELPIP Listening Part 2 Practice Test: Missed Bus, Backup Plan

By Iris

A free Listening Part 2 practice test in the CELPIP format: 5 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
5
Format
1 conversation, questions after it
Question style
Multiple choice, 4 options
Play like the real test
Each recording plays once, then each question with 30 seconds to answer (Parts 4–6: one timer for the part). No pausing to replay, like test day.
  1. Question 1, read aloud
    Question 1: listen, then show the question text

    Why does WOMAN reject route six?

  2. Question 2, read aloud
    Question 2: listen, then show the question text

    How does WOMAN feel about a cab?

  3. Question 3, read aloud
    Question 3: listen, then show the question text

    What will WOMAN probably check first?

  4. Question 4, read aloud
    Question 4: listen, then show the question text

    Why does MAN offer to walk?

  5. Question 5, read aloud
    Question 5: listen, then show the question text

    What does MAN ask WOMAN to do?

Transcript (read it after you answer)

MAN: Morning, Priya. You look stressed — everything okay?

WOMAN: Not really. I just watched the 8:15 pull away while I was still crossing the street.

MAN: Ouch. Isn't the next one in like twenty minutes?

WOMAN: Twenty-five, actually, and my interview starts at nine. Cutting it close doesn't even cover it.

MAN: I could drive you, but I've got that dentist thing at nine-fifteen.

WOMAN: I wouldn't want you to be late either. I guess I could just call a cab.

MAN: At rush hour? That could take a while to even show up, and it's not cheap.

WOMAN: True. What about the number 6? Doesn't that stop near your dentist's office anyway?

MAN: It does, but it loops around through the old part of downtown first — it's actually slower than waiting for the next bus.

WOMAN: Okay, scratch that idea. Actually — you know what, I could walk to the SkyTrain station instead. It's only ten minutes from here.

MAN: That could work, if the train's running on schedule. There was some kind of delay posted yesterday.

WOMAN: I'll check the app before I commit. Worst case, I message the interviewer that I might be five minutes behind.

MAN: That's probably smarter than panicking over it. Want me to walk partway with you, at least until my own bus comes?

WOMAN: Sure, that'd be nice, actually. Better than standing here alone stressing about it.

MAN: Let's go, then. And text me once you know you made it.

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Answer key

Show all 5 answers
  1. Why does WOMAN reject route six? B. It takes longer than waiting.
  2. How does WOMAN feel about a cab? A. Hesitant, and open to alternatives.
  3. What will WOMAN probably check first? C. The train's current schedule status.
  4. Why does MAN offer to walk? D. To help calm her down.
  5. What does MAN ask WOMAN to do? A. Message him after arriving.

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