CELPIP Listening Part 5 Practice Test: Cleanup Day

Maya: Okay, team, we’ve got the cleanup day approved for next month. Now we need to work out the budget.

Chris: The city is giving us a $1,000 grant, but we have to cover everything—supplies, refreshments, and promotion—within that.

Anita: Let’s start with supplies. We’ll need garbage bags, gloves, and maybe a few litter pickers. I estimate $300 for those.

Maya: Sounds reasonable. For refreshments, if we get bottled water and some fruit, that might be another $150.

Chris: We could save money by getting a local grocery store to donate snacks.

Anita: Good idea. That would free up funds for signage and posters.

Maya: Promotion is important. If we spend $200 on printing posters and flyers, and also use social media, we can reach more people.

Chris: So, $300 for supplies, $150 for refreshments—possibly less if donated—and $200 for promotion. That’s $650, leaving $350 unallocated.

Anita: We should set aside $200 for unexpected expenses—like extra garbage bags if turnout is higher than expected.

Maya: Agreed. That leaves $150, which we could use to rent a tent in case of rain.

Chris: Perfect. Let’s finalize it: $300 supplies, $150 refreshments (or less with donations), $200 promotion, $200 contingency, $150 tent rental.

Anita: Works for me. I’ll draft the budget sheet for submission.

1. What is the main purpose of the meeting? C. To allocate the event budget
2. How much is the total grant amount? C. $1,000
3. What is the estimated cost for supplies? A. $300
4. How might they reduce the refreshment cost? C. Asking a grocery store for donations
5. How much will be spent on promotion? B. $200
6. What is the purpose of the contingency fund? D. To buy extra supplies if needed
7. What will the remaining $150 be used for? A. Tent rental
8. Who will prepare the budget sheet? C. Anita