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CELPIP Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

CELPIP Listening Part 5 Practice Test: Community Fitness Challenge

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A free Listening Part 5 practice test in the CELPIP format: 8 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
8
Format
1 video, questions after it
Question style
Multiple choice, 4 options

  1. What are the speakers planning?

  2. What is Tom’s initial suggestion for the challenge?

  3. What concern does Lucas raise about Tom’s suggestion?

  4. What alternative does Emma propose?

  5. What concern does Tom raise about Emma’s suggestion?

  6. What is the main advantage of the community park, according to Lucas?

  7. How do the speakers plan to handle bad weather?

  8. What is the final decision made by the speakers?

Transcript (read it after you answer)

Emma: Alright, team, we need to plan a community fitness challenge to promote health and engagement. It should be fun and inclusive. Any ideas?

Tom: I think a step-count challenge would be great. People can use fitness trackers, and we could award prizes for the most steps over a month.

Lucas: A step-count challenge is motivating, Tom, but not everyone has a tracker. What about a fitness class series? We could offer free yoga, Zumba, or running clubs for all levels.

Emma: Classes are inclusive, but they require instructors and space. What if we combine ideas? A fitness festival with a step challenge, free classes, and health talks to kick it off.

Tom: I like the festival idea, Emma, but organizing multiple activities could be complex. We’d need a big venue to host everything at once.

Lucas: True. What about the community park? It’s spacious, free, and perfect for outdoor classes. We could set up a tent for talks and use apps for the step challenge.

Emma: The park’s a great choice, Lucas. My concern is weather—what if it rains on the festival day?

Tom: We could rent a backup indoor space, like the community center, and promote the event as rain-or-shine. It’s an extra cost, but it ensures we go ahead.

Lucas: I’m sold on the fitness festival at the park with a backup plan. Let’s also partner with local gyms to lead classes and boost promotion.

Emma: Perfect. Let’s go with the fitness festival. Tom, can you check the community center for backup availability?

Tom: Sure, I’ll call tomorrow.

Lucas: I’ll contact gyms about leading classes.

Emma: Great. I’ll design the step challenge app and promote the event. This festival is going to get everyone moving!

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This is Part 5 of CELPIP Listening Practice Test 16. Take all 6 parts (38 questions) for a score and an estimated CLB.

Answer key

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  1. What are the speakers planning? C. A community fitness challenge
  2. What is Tom’s initial suggestion for the challenge? D. A step-count challenge
  3. What concern does Lucas raise about Tom’s suggestion? B. Not everyone has a tracker
  4. What alternative does Emma propose? C. A fitness festival
  5. What concern does Tom raise about Emma’s suggestion? B. It’s complex to organize
  6. What is the main advantage of the community park, according to Lucas? D. It’s spacious and free
  7. How do the speakers plan to handle bad weather? B. By renting an indoor backup space
  8. What is the final decision made by the speakers? A. To plan a fitness festival

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