CELPIP Listening Part 5 Practice Test: Community Recycling Program

Sophie: Alright, community committee, we need to launch a recycling program to reduce waste in our neighborhood. It should be easy for residents to participate. Any ideas?

Mark: I think we should set up curbside recycling bins. People can toss their recyclables in, and the city picks them up weekly. It’s simple and convenient.

Tom: Curbside bins are great, Mark, but the city might charge extra for the service, which could deter some residents. What about a drop-off recycling station at the community center? It’s cheaper and centralized.

Sophie: A drop-off station is cost-effective, but it might not be convenient for everyone, especially those without cars. What if we try a hybrid approach? We could have a few neighborhood drop-off points and promote carpooling to them.

Mark: I like the hybrid idea, Sophie, but we’d need to find suitable locations for the drop-off points. Some spots might get cluttered or attract litter.

Tom: That’s a valid concern. What about partnering with local businesses? They could host drop-off bins in their parking lots, and we’d promote their stores in return. It keeps the bins accessible and tidy.

Sophie: That’s brilliant, Tom! Businesses would benefit, and residents would have convenient options. My only worry is the maintenance—who’d empty the bins regularly?

Mark: We could coordinate with the city’s waste management team to schedule pickups. If we show it’s a community effort, they might agree to help without extra fees.

Tom: I’m sold on the business-hosted drop-off points. We can start with a pilot at three stores and expand if it works. Let’s also create a flyer to educate residents on what’s recyclable.

Sophie: Perfect. Let’s go with the drop-off points at local businesses. Mark, can you contact the city about pickup schedules?

Mark: Sure, I’ll call them tomorrow.

Tom: I’ll reach out to store managers to pitch the idea.

Sophie: Great. I’ll design the flyer and post it online. This recycling program is going to make a big difference!

1. What are the speakers discussing? B. Launching a recycling program
2. What is Mark’s initial suggestion for the program? B. Curbside recycling bins
3. What concern does Tom raise about Mark’s suggestion? D. It might incur extra costs
4. What alternative does Sophie propose? C. Neighborhood drop-off points
5. What concern does Mark raise about Sophie’s suggestion? A. Drop-off points might get cluttered
6. What is the main advantage of partnering with businesses, according to Tom? A. It keeps bins accessible and tidy
7. How do the speakers plan to handle bin maintenance? D. By coordinating with the city’s waste management team
8. What is the final decision made by the speakers? C. To place drop-off points at businesses