CELPIP Listening Part 5 Practice Test: Community Project

Sophie: Alright, community board, we need to pick a project to improve our neighborhood this year. It should benefit everyone and be feasible. Any ideas?

Mark: I think we should install new playground equipment at the park. The current setup is outdated, and kids would love something modern.

Daniel: That’s a great idea, Mark, but playgrounds are expensive, and we’d need a big budget. What about a community garden? It’s cheaper and promotes healthy eating.

Sophie: A garden’s practical, but it requires ongoing maintenance, which could be a challenge. What if we do something like a mural project? It’s artistic, low-maintenance, and can beautify the neighborhood.

Mark: I like the mural idea, but we’d need to find a good artist and get city approval. That could take time. What about a hybrid project? We could create a small outdoor fitness area with basic equipment like pull-up bars.

Daniel: That’s interesting, Mark. A fitness area would appeal to all ages and encourage health. My concern is the space—where would we put it in the park?

Sophie: Good question. There’s a flat area near the park entrance that’s underused. We could install a few pieces of equipment there without crowding the space. The only issue is funding.

Mark: We could launch a crowdfunding campaign and ask local businesses to chip in. People love projects that promote wellness, so it might get good support.

Daniel: I’m on board with the fitness area. It’s unique, and the crowdfunding idea makes it doable. Let’s just make sure the equipment is durable to avoid repair costs.

Sophie: Agreed. Let’s go with the outdoor fitness area. Mark, can you research equipment options and costs?

Mark: Sure, I’ll get some quotes by next week.

Daniel: I’ll draft a crowdfunding pitch and reach out to businesses.

Sophie: Perfect. I’ll check with the city about permits. This project is going to be a game-changer!

1. What are the speakers discussing? A. Choosing a community project
2. What is Mark’s initial suggestion for the project? C. New playground equipment
3. What concern does Daniel raise about Mark’s suggestion? C. It’s too expensive
4. What alternative does Sophie propose? A. A mural project
5. What concern does Mark raise about the mural project? B. It requires an artist and city approval
6. What is the main advantage of the fitness area, according to Daniel? D. It appeals to all ages
7. How do the speakers plan to fund the fitness area? B. By launching a crowdfunding campaign
8. What is the final decision made by the speakers? D. To build an outdoor fitness area