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CELPIP Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item

CELPIP Listening Part 4 Practice Test: Renewable Energy Storage

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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
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. The main focus of this announcement is...

  2. What makes this development particularly significant?

  3. The technology's main advantage is its ability to...

  4. According to the researchers, this innovation could...

  5. The next step for this technology involves...

Transcript (read it after you answer)

Scientists have announced a major breakthrough in renewable energy storage. A new type of battery, using abundant and low-cost materials, can store large amounts of energy for extended periods. This innovation could solve one of the biggest challenges in renewable energy: inconsistent power generation from sources like wind and solar. The battery can store energy for up to six months with minimal loss, making it ideal for seasonal energy storage. Initial tests show it's 95% efficient and can withstand over 5000 charge cycles without significant degradation. Researchers estimate that widespread adoption of this technology could reduce reliance on fossil fuels by up to 80% within a decade. The team is now working on scaling up the technology for commercial use, with pilot projects planned in several countries next year.

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This is Part 4 of CELPIP Listening Practice Test 31. Take all 6 parts (38 questions) for a score and an estimated CLB.

Answer key

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  1. The main focus of this announcement is... B. An advancement in power preservation
  2. What makes this development particularly significant? C. Its use of common materials
  3. The technology's main advantage is its ability to... C. Maintain power over time
  4. According to the researchers, this innovation could... B. Significantly decrease traditional fuel use
  5. The next step for this technology involves... C. Practical implementation

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