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CELPIP Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item

CELPIP Listening Part 4 Practice Test: Art Contest

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A free Listening Part 4 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 news report, questions after it
Question style
Multiple choice, 4 options
  1. What is the contest designed for?

  2. What age group is eligible?

  3. What is the entry deadline?

  4. What issue do some parents mention?

  5. What prize includes gallery showcases?

Transcript (read it after you answer)

News Anchor: Igniting young imaginations, Riverview City has rolled out a expansive art contest for youths 10-17, under the banner "Future Visions." Kicked off last week by the Arts Council, it encompasses drawing, mixed media, and street art, with entries due November 1. Prizes feature $12,000 in art school tuition and gallery showcases for top 50 works. Council head Jordan Lee aims to nurture talent addressing social themes like equality and tech ethics. Over 60 schools promote it, with free supply kits for underprivileged entrants. Judging by professionals ensures diversity in selections. Buzz is building, with submissions exploring AI impacts. Parents appreciate the outlet, but some cite pressure on kids' schedules. Flexible online uploads ease this. No entry fees apply, democratizing access. Prior contests propelled winners to exhibitions nationwide. Tied to a fall arts fest expecting 3,000 visitors, it amplifies exposure. Mentorship for finalists adds value. If popular, annual recurrence with added categories like poetry looms. Riverview champions creativity as a tool for change, urging youths to express boldly. Submit and let your vision shine.

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  1. What is the contest designed for? B. Adult professionals
  2. What age group is eligible? B. 10-17
  3. What is the entry deadline? B. November 1
  4. What issue do some parents mention? D. Pressure on kids' schedules
  5. What prize includes gallery showcases? C. For top 50

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