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CELPIP Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item

CELPIP Listening Part 4 Practice Test: Canadian President Begins Diplomatic Visit to South Korea

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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 purpose of President McAllister’s visit to South Korea?

  2. Who will the Canadian President meet with?

  3. What topic will be discussed at the Korea-Canada Innovation Forum?

  4. How long is the diplomatic visit scheduled to last?

  5. What does this visit suggest about Canada’s global strategy?

Transcript (read it after you answer)

News Anchor: Canadian President Elaine McAllister has arrived in Seoul, South Korea, for a five-day diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening economic and technological cooperation between the two countries. The President is scheduled to meet with South Korean President Han Ji-woo to discuss trade, climate initiatives, and joint research on artificial intelligence. The visit includes several cultural events, a tour of a major tech research hub in Daejeon, and a keynote address at the Korea-Canada Innovation Forum. This marks McAllister’s first official visit to Asia since taking office last year. Analysts say the trip signals Canada’s growing focus on strengthening ties with Indo-Pacific nations amid shifting global alliances.

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Answer key

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  1. What is the purpose of President McAllister’s visit to South Korea? C. Strengthening economic and tech partnerships
  2. Who will the Canadian President meet with? B. South Korea’s President
  3. What topic will be discussed at the Korea-Canada Innovation Forum? A. Artificial intelligence
  4. How long is the diplomatic visit scheduled to last? C. Five days
  5. What does this visit suggest about Canada’s global strategy? D. Stronger ties with Indo-Pacific nations

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