CELPIP Listening Part 4 Practice Test: Bike Sharing Program Launch
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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.
What is the main event described in the report?
How many electric bikes are included in the initial fleet?
What is the cost for a monthly pass?
What issue have cyclists' unions highlighted?
What is a planned response if the program succeeds?
Transcript (read it after you answer)
News Anchor: This morning marks a exciting development in urban mobility as the city of Brookfield unveils its innovative bike-sharing program, "BrookBike," designed to ease commuting and promote healthier lifestyles. Launched at dawn in the central square, the system introduces 600 bikes, including 200 electric models, spread across 120 stations in key locations like business districts and transit hubs. The program, developed over eight months with input from transportation experts, addresses growing traffic issues and aims to decrease vehicle emissions by 15% within two years. Mayor Rebecca Hayes cut the ribbon, emphasizing affordability with rides starting at $0.50 for the first 15 minutes and monthly passes at $30. Users scan a QR code via the app for instant access, and bikes come with built-in locks and lights for safety. Partnerships with cycling advocacy groups will offer free maintenance clinics. Reactions are mostly positive, with commuters applauding the convenience, but cyclists' unions raise issues about helmet availability and road safety in busy areas. In reply, the city commits to adding 50 miles of bike lanes by next summer and providing subsidized helmets. Local shops near stations report a surge in morning customers already. Environmental analysts predict the program could inspire similar efforts regionally, potentially serving 15,000 daily riders. Challenges like vandalism are being tackled with surveillance cameras. If uptake meets projections, expansion to outer suburbs is slated for 2027. Brookfield is pedaling toward a greener future—join the ride today.
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Answer key
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- What is the main event described in the report? B. Launch of a bike-sharing program
- How many electric bikes are included in the initial fleet? B. 200
- What is the cost for a monthly pass? B. $30
- What issue have cyclists' unions highlighted? B. Helmet availability and road safety
- What is a planned response if the program succeeds? B. Expansion to outer suburbs
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